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General information
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| Istanbul, Turkey |
Program details
This tour starts at Hippodrome Square and continues to the Blue Mosque, one of the landmarks of the city. Then visit the St. Sophia Museum, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, that embodies the history of the city for more than 1500 years.Continue to Topkapi Palace, once the imperial residence of the Great Ottoman Empire, today a museum holding a large collection of porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Little Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar, tempting souvenir hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry and leather, where the tour ends.
Lunch in a local restaurant will be served during the tour.
Others
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, you will visit the Underground Cistern instead (subject to change).
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, you will enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus instead.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.