ISTANBUL CITY TOUR
NOTES:
Closed: Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday, Blue Mosque on Friday.
You will be met by your guide at the Port of Istanbul where you will begin your Private Shore Istanbul Tour.
Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of heodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jeweller, gold, carpets, leather ware and souvenirs.
Once the tour has finished you will be returned to the Port of Istanbul.
SUPPLEMENTS:
Hagia (St.) Sophia, entrance 40 TL (aprox. 13,00 €) over 12 years.