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* Visited Sights: The Old city “Sultanahmet” – Topkapi Palace – Grand Bazaar – Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius – German Fountain of Wilhelm II – Serpentine Column
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.
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)
INFORMATION for Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off :
Hotel Pick-up service are available only from the hotels located in the city center.
There may be a extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport. Please ask for charges.
PLEASE NOTE:
Guaranteed Departured Seat-In-Coach Tour
*This tour can be operated as private tour on request.