ITINERARY

• This captivating Istanbul excursion commences at the hotel. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly driver just out in the hotel hall. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 15 minutes journey through the scenic beauty of Istanbul.
• Was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı). Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities in the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras.
• The Blue Mosque, or Sultanahmet Mosque, is the first most important mosque in Istanbul. It has six minarets: four, as usual, on the sides, and two slightly less tall ones on the outer corners. It is considered an outstanding example of Islamic and world architecture.
• Hagia Sophia - the Wisdom of God, Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia - a former patriarchal Orthodox cathedral located in the historical center of modern Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district. A world-famous monument of Byzantine architecture, a symbol of the “golden age” of Byzantium.
• The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. Located in the old part of Istanbul and occupies 30,700 m². There are more than 4,000 shops on the 66 streets of the bazaar. Over half a million visitors and tourists visit it every day.
• The türbe (tomb) of Sultan Ahmet I, the Blue Mosque’s great patron, is on the north side of the mosque facing Sultanahmet Park. Ahmet, who had ascended to the imperial throne aged 13, died in 1617 aged only 27; his türbe was constructed between 1617 and 1619 and like the mosque, features fine İznik tiles.
• Topkapi or Topkapi, obsolete. The Seraglio was the main palace of the Ottoman Empire until the mid-19th century. Located in the historical center of Istanbul, on Cape Sarayburnu, at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn into the Sea of Marmara. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the palace was turned into a museum - one of the largest in area in the world
• After the guided tour, relish in 1,5 hours of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to indulge in some shopping.
• After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your ship, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing shore excursions and exploring the shores with utmost comfort and peace of mind. Booking a tour during your cruise can be daunting, but not with us!