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Splendours of Istanbul Tour
Duration: Full day (08:30 to 17:30)
Price: 80 Euro (per person)
Run: Everyday
Blue Mosque: Its magnificent series of domes and semi-domes, its
six slender minarets sprouting from the corners of the mosque, its spacious
courtyard, and its grandiose yet elegant proportions, make the Blue Mosque
one of the architectural marvels of the world.
Hippodrome and Obelisk: The ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot
races and the center of Byzantine civil life, stood in the open space in
front of the Blue Mosque.
Haghia Sophia Museum: Haghia Sophia was built at the command of
Emperor Justinian in the years 532 to 537. The courtyard of Haghia Sophia
harbors a number of minor but fascinating Ottoman structures.
Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar was built at the command of Fatih
Mehmet shortly after the Conquest. It contains 4399 shops, 2195 workshops,
497 stalls and 18 fountains.
Topkapi Palace: Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting
Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...
Suleymaniye Mosque: Suleymaniye is without question one of the
greatest works of its architect, Sinan. Begun in 1550, the mosque was completed
in 1557, with two more years required in order to finish the entire complex.
Please take note of the following:
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* Haghia Sophia Museum is closed on Monday, Topkapi Palace is closed on
Tuesday; replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum
* Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sunday
* The order of visiting sights, may vary slightly from time to time
* Clothing: Entrance to Mosques and Churches visited in our tours is not
allowed to gentlemen and ladies with no proper outfit
* You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15
minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
* Smoking is not permitted but all tours make frequent stops
What's Included:
* Pick up and drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port
* Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
* Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and
road tolls
* Lunch at local restaurant (drinks extra)
* Local taxes