Byzantine and Ottoman Relics tour

Drive to the heart of the Old City - the Sultanahmet Square. After a short walk around the Hippodrome, the civic centre and the chariot races arena during the East Roman Period, a visit will be to the Blue Mosque, one of the master pieces of the Ottoman architecture. Next visit will be to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest master pieces of the Ottoman architecture, first built in 6th Century. Lunch will be served at a typical Turkish restaurant. The afternoon visits will be to the Topkapi Palace, the number-one attraction in Istanbul stands on Seraglio Point in Old Istanbul, known as Sultanahmet. The palace, which dates from the 15th century, was the residence of a number of sultans and their harems until the mid-19th century. Continue with visit of the Rusmetpasa Mosque, a masterpiece of the greatest Ottoman architect , Sinan and a fitting monument for its founder Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent". Last visit goes for shopping possibilities to the famous Grand Covered Bazaar with about 4,000 shops and tiny cafés, believed to be the largest number under one roof anywhere in the world.

Address or meeting point

Pick up from the hotels.

Start or opening time

08:00-08:30

End or closing time

17:00 / 17:30 hrs.

Participants

Maximum number Unlimited

Minimum number 1 person.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? No

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? With guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Operating in English,Spanish,German and French. Please specify the language that you prefer in the remark part of booking. All bookings where the language is not specified will be operated in English

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? English, Spanish, Greman and French.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Shopping possibility at the Grand Bazaar max.1 hour

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? During the shopping credit card accepted:Visa + Master card.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

List the shopping venues included Carpet or Jewellery or Leather Shop.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Just money for their own expenses like for drinks.

List the specific clothing required Confortable shoes and clothing up to the weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Lunch is included.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Typical Turkish Restaurant with special dishes of the country.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? There is no picnic area.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? No

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? No

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes,.if booked in advance.

Are there restrooms available? Yes

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes, they are little snack stops.

Drinks

Are drinks included? Yes, at the snack stops can buy drinks as well.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

How many drinks per person are allowed? Unlimited, It is up to the guests.

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Under personal expenses, guests can request beer and wine..

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available Restaurant and old city.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Normal and being able to walk.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Sometimes they can have problems to access.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Some of them uneven and stairs.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No photo / video camera allowed at the museums.

Which currencies are accepted? Euros, American Dollars and British Pound.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) None

Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? None

Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? None

Is a waiver required for participation? No

Others Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays , HG Sophia museum closed on Mondays replaced with Basilica Cistern.

Transportation

Pick-up point At hotel.

Pick-up time 08:00-08:30

Route's length (hours & minutes) 8 hours maximum.

Return time to the initial pick-up point 17:00 / 17:30 hrs.

Vehicle

Vehicle's age 0-5 years.

Type of vehicle used Yes

Does the vehilce have A/C? Yes

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? Yes, a new one can be called and arranged.

Are restrooms facilites available? No

Is there a shuttle service involved? If so, explain the operation No

Itinerary

Venues to be visited Hippodromme, Blue Mosque, HG Sophia Museum,Topkapi Palace Museum and Grand Bazaar.

Product price detail

General admission

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 7 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.