Istanbul Trip Overview
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday , will be replaced by Underground Cistern . Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, will be replaced by Beylerbeyi Palace . Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday , will be replaced with local shop .
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
Explore Istanbul Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday , will be replaced by Underground Cistern . Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, will be replaced by Beylerbeyi Palace . Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday , will be replaced with local shop .
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique w ith 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 Covered 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)
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
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 allow ed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia.
The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century w ith purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Princ e robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed
on the sarcophaguses.
Vis ioned during the tour GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LE ANDER’S TOWER
This tour ends approximately at 17:00
Duration: 3 hours
