Istanbul Classic Tour
Guaranteed departures - Offered in: English - Small group(max. 10 people)
Tour starts at the heart of the Istanbul old city: “Sultanahmet”. Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled from here.
HAGIA SOPHIA from the 6th century is the greatest piece of history of architecture, constucted by Emperor Justinian as basilica.
BLUE MOSQUE, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, is famous with the blue tiles adorning the walls of it’s interior and 6 minarets.
HIPPODROME, the center of the old city where sportif and political events took place, decorated with Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II.
LUNCH at a Turkish restaurant.
TOPKAPI PALACE was the residence of Ottoman sultans for 400 years and now a UNESCO world heritage site as the best example of palaces. Sacred Islamic relics of prophet Mohammed, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, large collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, armors, shields, Ottoman miniatures, imperial treasures and jewelery are exhibited at the palace. (Harem is not included in the program)
Tour Includes
- English speaking professional tour guide
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel
- Entrance fees
- 1 Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant
