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Tour Detail
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in a comfort vehicle. Meet your expert local guide, who will introduce you to the day’s highlights and share fascinating insights about the rich history of Istanbul.
We will start at the Topkapi Palace, which over looks the mighty Bosphorus Strait. Once the centre of power of the 0ttoman Empire, it now serves as a museum that houses the grandest memoirs of Ottoman glory a nd teIIs stories of sultans who lived here.
We wiII then head to Basilica Cistern , which served as a water reservoir for the Great Palace, buit in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. The Basilica Cistern impresses with 336 columns and spectacular Medusa heads, a great example of Roman – era architecture.
We shaII explore the Hagia Sophia next. This master piece of Byzantine architecture stands taII and proud in down town IstanbuI, holding more than 1500 years of Turkish history with in its walls.
We wiII walk through the city’s heart to Sultan ahmet Square, taking some great snaps of the jewel in the Istanbul crown - Blue Mosque, known for its elegant six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Your guide will explain its unique place in Ottoman architecture and religious life.
We will End our day at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. With your guide by your side, navigate the maze of over 4,000 shops offering jewelry, carpets, ceramics, spices, and more. Your guide can assist with authentic shopping advice and bargaining tips.
Than driver and guide will escort you back to your hotel in comfort.
This Tour is Not Operated on Fridays
