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Take a combination tour of Istanbul Classics and Ottoman Relics.

Start by visiting the "Sultan Ahmet Centre", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Walk inside Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

View the Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. At the Hippodrome you will see the centre of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. The Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Then go shopping in the Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping centre and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. You'll also have the chance to visit Topkapı Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting the imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. (Harem is not included in the program)

Enjoy your lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

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Høydepunkt

Visit the Grand Bazaar in the heart of the Old City
Walk inside Hagia Sophia constructed in the 6th century
View the famous blue tiles of the Blue Mosque
Tour the residence of Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace

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Viktig informasjon

Please confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1.00pm because of noon-prayer
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the whole tour is replaced with Patriarchate at Fener, Church of Panagia of Blachernae, St. Savior in Chora, Anemas Dungeons and Tekfur Palace (from outside)
Maximum of 20 people per tour group

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Avbestillingsregler

Få 100% refundert hvis du avbestiller senest 1 dag før aktiviteten begynner.

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Inkludert

Hotel pick-up and drop off (from central hotels)
Air conditioned transportation
Multilingual guide
Entrance fees
Donations to the Mosques
Lunch

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Ikke inkludert

Drinks at lunch
Gratuities (optional)

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Bestillingsgebyr

Ingen ekstra avgifter legges til denne bestillingen.

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This tour includes a free pick-up service from most central Istanbul hotels. Be ready for pick-up 10 minutes prior to the departure time of the tour. If pick-up is not available in your area, meet your tour in front of The Marmara Hotel in Taksim Square, located at Gümüşsuyu, Osmanlı Sk. No:1 D:B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye.