Byzantine and Ottoman heritage - Private Tour
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Wow, this activity is currently unavailable, but don't worry, you can still find other amazing activities to boost your trip!Highlights
- Thousands of years of history in one day
- Explore the Grand Bazaar and grab yourself a bargain
- Visit some of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
Description
The first visit of the day is the Hippodrome, Sultanahmet Square, where chariot races were held right up until the Ottoman conquest. Among the attractions in this beautiful setting, you will find the Serpent Column, a 2,500-year-old ancient Greek relic, the Walled Obelisk and the Obelisk of Thutmose III, a red granite obelisk that has remained in e...
What's Included
- Wifi on board
- Guide
- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off available for selected hotels only
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee
- Hagia Sophia entrance
- Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme
- Drinks
- Admission to the Harem at Topkapi Palace
Important informations
- Please dress respectfully for the mosques.
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. - It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.
How to get there
- Hotel exit:
- Pick-up available from the hotel or cruise port. Please call at least 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up details.
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Pick-up available from the hotel or cruise port. Please call at least 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up details.
Meeting point and route
This activity starts at a meeting point. In some cases, it will be informed after purchase or you may need to contact the local partner for more information.
Select a route to check out the tourist spots you will visit on this activity. If more than one route is available, it may be determined by the local partner only on the day of the activity.
Not always the tourist spots on the map will be described in the list and the opposite can also happen.
Tourist Spot
- 1. The Hippodrome Square
- 2. Blue Mosque
- 3. Hagia Sophia Museum
- 4. The Grand Bazaar
- 5. Topkapi Palace Harem
- 6. Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii