During the tour you will visit:
ST. SOPHIA
This ancient basilica, Hagia Sophia Curch built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
SULTANAHMET MOSQUE
Across from St.Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, Sultanamet Mosque also known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME
Ancient Hippodrome; the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine as well as the German Fountain a beautiful example of late Ottoman art & architecture.
TOPKAPI PALACE
Topkapi Palace was the main residence of the Sultan and his court. It was initially the seat of government as well as the imperial residence.The palace is full of examples of Ottoman architecture and also contains large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as a display of Ottoman treasure and jewelry.
*Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
GRAND COVER BAZAAR
In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths'' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.
Please note:
The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and St.Sophia is not open on Mondays. |
Transfer with A/C Vehicle
