Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is one of the most known religious sites in Istanbul. It has a long history full of transformations due to the political and religious changes that happened over time. It is important to emphasize that it was built as early as in 360 and at that time was dedicated and used as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral. It was even used as a Roman Catholic cathedral during some fifty years in the first half of the 13th century. It was transformed into a mosque in 1453 and it was used as such until 1931. Since 1935 it is used as a museum.
As you can imagine, all these transformations and influences from different countries left its trace and today one can enjoy in seeing the magnificent blend. This is more important when you take into consideration that two great empires, Byzantine and Ottoman both left their characteristic architectural elements.
Tours That Go to Hagia Sophia
Classic Istanbul Old City Tour
In the morning at about 08:30-09:00, we pick you up from your hotel /cruise ship and provide you transfer service to the Old City part of Istanbul.
The highlights we will visit ;
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
Lunch will be provided in a cozy local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
Inclusions:
+ Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel (Sultanahmet, Taksim, and Cruise Ports)...Read more
In the morning at about 08:30-09:00, we pick you up from your hotel /cruise ship and provide you transfer service to the Old City part of Istanbul.
The highlights we will visit ;
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
Lunch will be provided in a cozy local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
Inclusions:
+ Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel (Sultanahmet, Taksim, and Cruise Ports)
+ Professional guidance ( in English)
+ Lunch in local restaurant (Veggie option available)
+ Entrance fees
Exclusions :
- Beverages during lunch
- Personal expenses
Historical Istanbul Tour
This tour is to ensure everything to be visited in Istanbul. This tour is organized with the idea of a whole day touring. It is a leisure tour, therefore it is ensured that the guest are properly at ease and take their time to look, take pictures, shop and even taking breaks. I am an individual person who likes to give the sense of Istanbul without stress but with the experience of holiday spirits. Thus there is no limitation of time on my part. I am a patience and very attentive to my guest needs. I prioritize my guest needs and wants in this tour....Read more
This tour is to ensure everything to be visited in Istanbul. This tour is organized with the idea of a whole day touring. It is a leisure tour, therefore it is ensured that the guest are properly at ease and take their time to look, take pictures, shop and even taking breaks. I am an individual person who likes to give the sense of Istanbul without stress but with the experience of holiday spirits. Thus there is no limitation of time on my part. I am a patience and very attentive to my guest needs. I prioritize my guest needs and wants in this tour. All that is listed above, are for 2 full days touring, with extra local sight seeings. If we need to extend to a few more days, that is very possible. I am flexible and my plans are not final. I would like my guest to tell me what are their preferences and would not be shy to opt out certain places.
WONDERS OF ISTANBUL
You will see the most important, historical part of Istanbul in this tour. We will start from marvelous monument of the city Hagia Sophia,. After that Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque(Sultan Ahmet mosque) which is famous with 21000 blue tiles. then Roman
Hippodrome,Underground Cistern (entrance fee is not included in tour price) and Grand Bazaar
Highlights of Istanbul Tour
Tour Price : 250 Usd
Classical Old City Tour – Highlights of Istanbul
The tour usually starts at 9 a.m and finishes at 4-5 p.m.
This tour includes the very basic highlights of the city, as Hippodrome , The Blue Mosque, The Hagia Sophia Church, a Lunch Break and afterwards the imperial Topkapi Palace and finally the Grand Bazaar
Sightseeing Tours Inclusions:
- Private English Speaking Guide
Sightseeing Tours Exclusions:
- Entrance fees
...Read moreTour Price : 250 Usd
Classical Old City Tour – Highlights of Istanbul
The tour usually starts at 9 a.m and finishes at 4-5 p.m.
This tour includes the very basic highlights of the city, as Hippodrome , The Blue Mosque, The Hagia Sophia Church, a Lunch Break and afterwards the imperial Topkapi Palace and finally the Grand Bazaar
Sightseeing Tours Inclusions:
- Private English Speaking Guide
Sightseeing Tours Exclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transportation
PLEASE NOTE:
HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS. (can be replaced with the Basilica Cistern)
TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON TUESDAYS.(can be replaced with the Basilica Cistern)
Classical İstanbul Tour
Sultanahmet area is also known as historical peninsula this area is so big and needs long time to walk completely but we can make an arrengment up to your wishes make it longer or shorter you have limeted day and you like to use it so effectively so I will try my best to teach and show as much as places possible in limeted time
but at least we will see :hagia sophia-sultanahmet mosque-historical hippodrome topkapı palace and basilica cistern this can be enlarge dpends on your time but these are the most important places of istanbul contact with me we will...Read more
Sultanahmet area is also known as historical peninsula this area is so big and needs long time to walk completely but we can make an arrengment up to your wishes make it longer or shorter you have limeted day and you like to use it so effectively so I will try my best to teach and show as much as places possible in limeted time
but at least we will see :hagia sophia-sultanahmet mosque-historical hippodrome topkapı palace and basilica cistern this can be enlarge dpends on your time but these are the most important places of istanbul contact with me we will talk about tour program
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