About The Sultanahmet Tour

The Sultanahmet tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman / Byzantine Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, you will see the German Fountain – a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2.  and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia – The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits, your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of  Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third, and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Probably the best commentary on Ottoman History, art, and its culture is simply to come directly to the First Courtyard of this amazing Palace. The next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final places of interest are Caferağa Medrese and Soğukçeşme Street. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Your hotel in Istanbul
DEPARTURE TIME 09:00
INCLUDED
Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
Entrance fees
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
Beverages at lunch
Personal expenses

The tour is based on SIC, if you prefer private kindly contact us.

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Day 1: Sultanahmet Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 09:00 AM for your Istanbul Old City tour. Today we will visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. After lunch, we will explore Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. End of the tour, we will return you to your hotel.