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Explore the heart of the Old City on a guided tour of the Sultan Ahmet Center. Admire the Byzantine and Ottoman architecture of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and visit the Grand Covered Bazaar.

Highlights

• Explore the heart of the Old City on a guided tour of the Sultan Ahmet Center
• Admire the Byzantine and Ottoman architecture of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
• Visit the Grand Covered Bazaar, the biggest souk in the world with 4000 shops
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant in the heart of the city
• Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and see the Rumeli Fortress and the Golden Horn

Description

Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a full-day tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and take a cable car to the Pierre Loti Coffee House. Start your day with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Continue to the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Next, visit the Hippodrome, the center of sportive events and political activities of the old city. See the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Explore the Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest 'souk' in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenirs. Enjoy lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant before boarding a boat for a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Take in views of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, and modern residential buildings. Pass by the Rumeli Fortress, a historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. See the Golden Horn, a natural harbor separating the old and new parts of Istanbul. Drive along the traces of history at Balat, viewing the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (OrAhayim), the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the 22-kilometer-long Byzantine City Walls, the strongest fortification of the Middle Ages. Take a cable car to the Pierre Loti Coffee House, where you can enjoy a drink with a view of the city.

Includes

Pick up and drop off from/to city center hotels Transfer with Modern A / C vehicles Professional Tour Guide Delicious Lunch in local restaurant 1.5-hour sailing Cruise on a private yacht Parking fees

Important Information

• Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia visited from outside on Friday mornings due to noon prayer Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with authentic shops

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund