Classic Istanbul Tour

Istanbul is the economic and cultural centre of Turkey and is the second important city after the capital Ankara. Istanbul is a city which is located on two continents that is Europe and Asia. The city used to be link between the two continents and is a very old city. The city has the heritage of three eras namely Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire. Visit the Haghia Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture. See the famous Blue Mosque, famous for its Islamic architecture and for its blue tiles. Visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races used to held in the antiquity and see the Grand Bazaar, largest covered market with nearly 4000 shops. Check out the various handicrafts, artefacts, curios, Turkish carpets, glazed tiles, pottery, leather apparel, alabaster bookends and all sorts of interesting gift items. Visit the Topkapi Palace, which used to be the famous residence of the Sultans (excluding the Harem section) for 4 centuries. This palace is one the largest and oldest standing palaces in the world.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and will travel with an English speaking Guide who will provide you with many interesting insights to Istanbul’s famous cultural heritages. This tour has two options – Coach Tour or Private Tour. In Private Tour you will enjoy greater interaction with your guide and have a greater flexibility. On this tour you will visit the famous St. Sophia Church, which represents the unique architecture ranging from Byzantine and Islamic influence. This monument used to be a church during the Byzantine days, was converted to a mosque and now restored as museum. This monument is one of the important attractions of Istanbul. Next you will visit the famous Blue Mosque which is an important landmark of Islamic architecture and is renowned for its blue tilled domes and minarets. See the Byzantine Hippodrome, where horse chariot race used to happen during the Byzantine era. Enjoy a visit to the famous Grand Bazaar where you can buy beautiful Turkish carpets, glazed tiles, pottery, leather apparel, alabaster bookends and many interesting and beautiful gift items for your family and friends. Visit the famous Topkapi Palace. The Topkapi Palace served as the famous residence of the sultans for four centuries. It is one the largest and oldest standing palaces in the world. Explore the palace and learn about its glorious bygone days, see the famous artifacts and rich Islamic scriptures. After a tour of the palace, proceed to the Rustempasa Mosque, famous for its exquisite tiles and woodwork. After this tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel.

 

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