Istanbul Daily Tour

Highlights:

  • Hagia Sophia Mosque ( Saint -Sophia )
  • Mosque of Sultanahmet ( Blue Mosque )
  • Hippodrome
  • Caferağa Medresesi ( Caferaga Madrasa)
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul Daily Tour 

( Istanbul Classic  & Ottoman Relics tour    08.00-17.00  )

Highlights:

  • Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
  • Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
  • Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
  • Grand Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world  with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.  (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
  • Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics  of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)