A morning walking tour starting with Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations and political activities of the old city where one can also see the “Obelisk of Egypt”, “Serpent Column” from Delphi, the “German Fountain of Wilhelm II” and the “Colossus”. Continue to Blue Mosque (Closed on Friday mornings and the last minute occasions beyond our control and therefore no responsibility is assumed), famous for its mosaics with some 20.000 blue Iznik tiles and its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical Turkish art. Cross to St. Sophia (Closed on Friday mornings and the last minute occasions beyond our control and therefore no responsibility is assumed), one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world, constructed as a basilica in 536 AD by Emperor Justinian, turned into a mosque, takes the breath away with the sheer size of its interior and its magnificent dome. Thereafter proceed to Grand Covered Bazaar (Closed on Sundays), which is the biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, ceramics and leatherwear.
*The Group Tour will commence at 08:30 in Sultanahmet. Pick-up times from the hotels will vary
*The visit order of the sites may change
*Grand Covered Bazaar will be replaced with Arasta Bazaar on Sundays
GROUP TOURS
Not Available
PRIVATE TOURS
Departs Daily
Please contact us for the price
INCLUSIONS
* Complimentary pick up and drop off from the hotels in central Istanbul
Additional fees may apply for the other locations
* English speaking licensed guides throughout the tour
Additional fees apply for the other languages that can be served on only private basis
* Air-conditioned vehicles the size of which depends on the number of the participants, unless specified as walking tours
* Admission fees
* Local taxes and service charges
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal expenses
* Customary tips to the guides and drivers
* Anything that is not designated as included