Istanbul: Half-Day Ottoman Splendors Tour with Guide
ID: GYG97953-138780
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
See Topkapi Palace and the New Mosque with an official guide, entrance fees as per itinerary and transportation on this historical half-day small group afternoon tour.
On this tour of Ottoman splendors, you will visit Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, and the New Mosque completed in 1665.
At Topkapi Palace, you will see an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewelry thrones of sultans, robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures, the Holy Mantle and the Chamber of Sacred Relics.
Last but by not least, you will visit the New Mosque. Originally named Valide Sultan Mosque, the construction was ordered by Safiye Sultan, the wife of Sultan Murad III and the mother of his successor Sultan Mehmed III, hence the name Valide Sultan meaning Queen Mother. The mosque is an Imperial Mosque and one of the famous architectural landmarks of Istanbul.
Highlights
- Discover Topkapi Palace and its exquisite collection
- Visit the New Mosque and explore the district of Eminonu
- Transfer back to your hotel after the your
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children 18-years-old and under must be accompanied by an adult
• On Tuesdays, when Topkapı Palace is closed, this tour will not be offered
• 20 to 25 persons for each group
• Daily afternoon regular group tour
• The harem is not included in the program and will require an extra entrance fee
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
City center hotels on the European side of Istanbul.
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.
