Istanbul Ottoman Splendors: 4-Hour Tour Istanbul's Ottoman Splendors: 4-Hour Tour
ID: GYG1003-1003
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Turkey
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Spend the morning exploring Istanbul's Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Discover Istanbul's treasures from the Ottoman Empire, beginning at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the principle residence of the empire's sultans for 4 centuries.
The palace is now a museum, hosting extravagant gifts from other leaders of the epoch, including the priceless Spoonmaker's Diamond; the third largest in the world. The Topkapi Museum also boasts an impressive collection of early Chinese ceramics. Here, you can see ceramics that have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison.
Visit the Imperial Treasury housed within the palace, and check out Baghdad Kiosk. Stroll through the ground's glorious courtyards. See the Imperial Treasury's remarkable ancient trees where many are hollow, some are fused together, but all survive. Then see centuries of Ottoman weaponry at the Imperial Armory.
The Blue Mosque is an iconic monument in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds. The stunning structure was built in the classical Ottoman style, and features 6 towering minarets and 260 windows that provide illumination for its vast inner chamber that is lined with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Highlights
- Explore Topkapi Palace
- See the world's third largest diamond
- Discover the treasures housed in the Topkapi Museum
- Visit the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
- Check out the Imperial Treasury and Armory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Blue Mosque is closed from 1st of March until 15th of May 2018 due to maintenance work; during this period Suleymaniye Mosque will be visited instead of the Blue Mosque
Tours run daily. Exact times can vary between 08:00 and 09:00, depending on your hotel's location.
The supplier reserves the right to change the tour itinerary in the event of unforeseen and/or unusual circumstances such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, etc.
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays, until around 14:00. Another place will be visited or more free time will be given.
Please contact the supplier 24 hours before tour departure to confirm your booking.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up is available for centrally located Istanbul hotels. For the city center hotels: Guest should call the local supplier to get their exact pick-up time. The pick-up times will also be sent by fax or e-mail to the hotels the day before tour departure date. Please advise hotel name and address.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
