Istanbul Highlights Half-Day Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) is a truly awe inspiring, 1,400 years old Byzantine cathedral which houses mosaics, relics and iron work. Hagia Sophia was, for nearly a thousand years, the largest enclosed space in the world, and is still seen as one of the world's most important architectural monuments. It is one of Turkey's most popular attractions, drawn by the sheer spectacle of its size, architecture, mosaics and art. It was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.İt is recently rconverted into a Active Mosque

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkiye

Roman Era Hippodrom Square,Egyptian , Roman and Greek Obelisques

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque - Camii) built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I during 1609-1616. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Due to its magnificent hand-dyed blue, green and white Iznik tiles it has been named the "Blue Mosque" by Europeans. The central dome is 43 m in height and is 33.4 m in diameter; it also boasts 260 windows.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by the type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.The grand bazaar consists of 12 major buildings and has 22 doors.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Istanbul Sightseeing Tours, Alemdar Mah.Catal Cesme sokagI No:27 Uretmen Han Kat 1 Da:111, Istanbul 34110 Turkiye

this is our office where we will meet you and where the tour will be finished

Duration: 5 minutes

• Blue Badge guide
• Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Museum Entry Tickets

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Wheelchair accessible
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Istanbul Sightseeing Tours, Alemdar, Çatalçeşme Sk. Üretmen Han No:29/111, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

08:30 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours