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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Tour will start with the visit of Byzantine Hippodrome. Then, you will proceed to Blue Mosque, he most beautiful mosque of Istanbul. The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God is your next magnificent destination. Hagia Sophia is a symbol of the city and a very important monument that is a pole of attraction not only for those seeking religious tourism. You will visit the exotic Grand Bazaar. Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops offering excellent shopping as beautiful tiles, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes and all sorts of other things. After lunch you continue with the visit of Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.
What's included
Professional English speaking tour guide
3-course lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Blue Mosque
30m · Admission ticket included
Blue Mosque is one of the principal adornments on the skyline and also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Hippodrome
30m · Admission ticket not included
See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket included
One of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Grand Bazaar Jewelers
1h · Admission ticket not included
Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.
TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket included
The imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled but today a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelains and displaying holy relics.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up ONLY cruise passangers arriving from ship. Please contact with us to advise your ship details before arrival.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
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
Visit to the Harem section in Topkapi Palace is not included. Entrance will be at your own expense. St. Sophia is closed on Mondays. Instead you will visit Underground Cistern. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead you will take a Bosphorus Cruise. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar
Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
Important Information Regarding the Restoration Works at Hagia Sophia: A comprehensive restoration project is currently underway at Hagia Sophia Mosque to improve its earthquake resistance. As part of the project, the main dome is being reinforced and a temporary steel protective structure is being installed. The restoration is expected to take approximately 3–5 years. During this period, the mosque will remain open to visitors, and guests will continue to have access to view the historic mosaics.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
