Istanbul: Topkapı, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia TourTour With Hotel Pickup

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Süre: 09:00 saatler


Açıklama

Skip the ticket line and enter Topkapı Palace Harem and the Basilica Cistern on a tour with a history guide. Discover UNESCO-listed attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome.
Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul. Sit back and relax in an airconditioned coach with plenty of space on your way to the departure point.

Visit the Blue Mosque to admire its 20,000 blue Iznik ceramic tiles and its 6 towering minarets. Find out how it was built for Sultan Ahmet I and how it was the last great mosque of the Classical period.

Make your way to the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome. View the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.

Stop in front of Hagia Sophia. Learn about this 6th century building that was constructed by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church. Hear about how the Hagia Sophia has transformed over time and how it was the largest church in the world for 1000 years.

Continue to the Basilica Cistern, avoid the hassle of waiting in lengthy ticket lines and uncover the wonders of the Basilica Cistern beneath the enchanting streets of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the ancient beauty of this subterranean marvel as you stroll through its intriguing chambers, marveling at the impressive architecture and encountering the legendary Medusa heads from Greek mythology.

Indulge in a shopping for memorable gifts at the store we'll visit prior to reaching the Grand Bazaar. Take as stroll through the Grand Covered Bazaar, the oldest and biggest covered market in the world. Get lost in 65 streets with more than 4000 shops.

In the afternoon, proceed to Topkapı Palace, formerly the exclusive abode of the Ottoman Sultans, served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years. See exhibits of sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, imperial treasures, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy works.

Admire The harem. It situated within the expansive confines of Topkapı Palace, served as the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain.

Venturing through the Harem section of Topkapı Palace allows visitors to discover a myriad of rooms, courtyards, and chambers that mirror the intricate cultural, social, and political intricacies of the Ottoman Empire.

Proceed to the Hagia Irene Church, a significant landmark from the Byzantine era and notably the first church constructed in Constantinople. This ancient structure holds immense historical and architectural importance, offering insights into the early Christian heritage of the city.

Conclude your exploration with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel, ensuring a seamless and convenient conclusion to your day of sightseeing.

Öne Çıkanlar

  • Visit where the sultans lived at the Topkapı Palace with skip the line ticket
  • Explore Basilica Cistern with Guide & Priority admission & Skip the line ticket
  • See the splendor and charm of Islamic architecture in the Blue Mosque
  • Find out how the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque has switched roles over the years
  • Discover the secrets of Constantinople's first church, the Hagia Irene Church

Rehberlik dilleri

ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
• Since Januar 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque main Saloon is closed for the visit of tourists. Following the tour, you can visit mosque for an additional fee of 25 Euros.
• You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash
• Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites.
• Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt.
• Please bring a scarf to cover head.
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
Pickup is from centrally-located Istanbul hotels ( in Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi). For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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