All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour of Istanbul

Sultan 3. Ahmed Çeşmesi Fountain, Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı , Istanbul , Turkey

$384 { For 2 People }

Overview

All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour of Istanbul Experience

Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market and more! A full- day once in a lifetime tour exploring the very best of the great city of Istanbul.

Details

Start this full-day highlights tour of the great city of Istanbul with a visit to the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once used as an ancient Roman running and chariot racing track. You will then head to the stunning Blue Mosque, one of the most beautiful buildings in Istanbul, which was the 17th-century triumph of Sultan Ahmet I. Gorgeous blue Iznik tiles adorn the interior, giving the building its unique name.
Venturing forth to the Hagia Sophia, commissioned by the Byzantine emperor Justinian, consecrated as a church in 537, converted to a mosque by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453, and finally promoted as a museum by Atatürk in 1935. Here, you will find the exquisite artistry of Byzantine architecture.
You will be pleased to pause for a delicious traditional Turkish meze lunch, after which you be immersed in the fascinating history of Topkapi Palace. Extremely opulent, it was once the residence of countless Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century.
You will then venture underground to the awe-inspiring Basilica Cistern, where you will learn about its impressive construction. Finishing off this once-in-a-lifetime tour, you will visit the colorful Grand Bazaar. Explore the narrow lanes to watch craftsmen and artists at work, whilst stopping for an obligatory cup of traditional Turkish tea.

Duration: 8 hours