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Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Full Day) Popular
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Description
Join this full-day tour for a comprehensive exploration of Istanbul's historical heart. Visit iconic sites like the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Irene Church. Enjoy a guided journey that includes lunch and hotel transfers, offering the perfect blend of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Highlights
Full-Day City Tour
Byzantine & Ottoman Sites
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Lunch Included
Itinerary
08:30 – Hotel Pick-up & Meeting
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Guests are picked up from central hotels and meet the guide and group.
09:00 – Hippodrome
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Explore historical monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain.
09:30 – Blue Mosque
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, adorned with blue Iznik tiles. (Closed on Friday)
10:15 – Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Marvel at the architectural wonder of Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Friday)
11:00 – Grand Bazaar
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Shop in one of the world's oldest covered markets with over 4000 shops. (Closed on Sunday – replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
12:30 – Lunch
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks not included.
14:00 – Hagia Irene Church
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit the historic Byzantine church located within Topkapi Palace grounds. (Closed on Tuesday)
15:00 – Topkapi Palace
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Tour the former palace of the Ottoman sultans, featuring imperial collections and sacred relics. (Closed on Tuesday)
17:00 – Hotel Drop-off
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Tour ends with drop-off to centrally located hotels.
Includes & Excludes
Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
Lunch
Entrance fees
Professional licensed tour guide
Service charges & local taxes
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratitues
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided for central hotels.
The tour covers Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Irene Church.
The tour is not operated on Tuesday, and some sites may be closed on Friday or Sunday.
No, drinks are not included with the lunch.
Yes. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed on Friday; Grand Bazaar on Sunday; Topkapi Palace and Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday.