İSTANBUL CLASSICS (Half Day Morning)
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from
where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
HAGIA SOPHIA, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as
a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
BLUE MOSQUE, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and
unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
HIPPODROME, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and
political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of
Theodosius, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the
Hippodrome.
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR, most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets,
leatherware and souvenirs.
* HALF DAY MORNING TOURS TERMINATE AT SULTANAHMET CENTER IN FRONT OF HAGIA
SOPHIA
CLOSED
Hagia Sophia on Monday Topkapı Palace on Tuesday Replaced with
Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum, Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday |