Half Day Afternoon Tour Istanbul
Overview
The HighLigts:
Discover the fascinating of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Departure:
We’ll pick you up from your hotel between 12:00-12:30 PM
(Only from Sultanahmet, Laleli, Taksim areas)
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Local expert guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
You’ll visit:
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics
of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide
commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the
Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in İstanbul after Hagia
Sophia. It’s a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on the site
of an old temple in 330.
Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia.
The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green
and blue flower motives
This tour ends approximately at 17:00
