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Complete Istanbul: Old City

Start your day with a visit to the Hippodrome of Constantine, originally the home of sports games in the Byzantine period, followed by a visit ot the Blue Mosque, commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and finished in 1616. The interior of the mosque is lined with more than 20,000 handmade İznik style ceramic tiles. From the Mosque, take a quick walk to Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. You will visit the museum and treasury sections. Enjoy a lunch break in Topkapi Palace (Buhara Restaurant), before taking a short walk to the Hagia Sophia. You will visit the Hagia Sophia, the once Greek Orthodox church, turned Roman Cathrolic church, turned Mosque, constructed in 512. Afterward, walk to the Grand Bazaar, enjoying  free time and shopping, before heading back to the cruise ship. 

Length:
9
hours
Activity level:
Details:
Price:
starting at € 109 EUR pp
(flat-rate max. group size 16)
DAY 1 | 08:30 - 17:00
Time Description
08:30

Meet your guide and driver at the port of Istanbul.

This itinerary is approximate. The exact timing–including the starting time–will be coordinated with your ship's arrival time and departure time. Contact us to learn when the tour starts for your ship. 

09:00 : 10:00 Visit to the Hippodrome of Constantine, originally the home of sports games in the Byzantine period, followed by a visit ot the Blue Mosque, commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and finished in 1616. The interior of the mosque is lined with more than 20,000 handmade İznik style ceramic tiles.
10:15 : 11:45 From the Mosque, take a quick walk to Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. You will visit the museum and Treasures sections. 
12:00 : 13:00 Enjoy a lunch break in Topkapi Palace (Konyalı Restaurant), before taking a short walk to the Hagia Sophia. 
13:15 : 14:00 Visit the Hagia Sophia, the once Greek Orthodox church, turned Roman Cathrolic church, turned Mosque, constructed in 512. 
14:30 : 16:30 Walk to the Grand Bazaar. Free time and shopping. Head back to the cruise ship. 
17:00

On board the ship. 

This itinerary is approximate. The exact timing–including the ending time–will be coordinated with your ship's arrival time and departure time. You will be on board the cruise ship with at least one hour to spare before your ship's departure time. 

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Tour price includes the following services:

  1. Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour program. 
  2. Air-conditioned luxury coach vehicles, not older than 2013
  3. All admission tickets necessary for the itinerary.
  4. Set menu lunch including water (other beverages can be purchased from the restaurant)
  5. Tourist map
  6. All applicable taxes

Tour price does not include:

  1. Gratuities to the guide and driver.

Additional Notes:

  1. Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting religious sites. 
  2. Women are required to wear a head covering when entering the Blue Mosque. These are available at the entrance at no charge. The covering must cover a woman's hair, but does not need to cover her face. 
  3. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested. 
  4. The Grand Bazaar Covered Section is closed on Sundays.
  5. Walking over cobblestone sections will be necessary.