3 Days Private Istanbul Tour Including Ottoman and Byzantine Sites

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more



Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Harem section, Grand Bazaar, St. Chora, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia,


Next we walk through the old cobbled streets down to Rustem Pasha Mosque and then the Spice Market, where Genoese and Venetian goods were sold at a time when there was no Suez Canal, and all the spices from the East were also brought here after being loaded on vessels in Egypt. We end the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar.

Overnight at ahotel in Sultanahmet.

What's Included

Local taxes and 18 % VAT
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Private guiding on tours
Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers
Return private airport transfers
Personal expenses
Drinks at lunches
Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from your hotel,all timings are flexible.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1 Arrival & Hotel Check-in

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul Airport

    Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our transferman will welcome you and take you to your hotel. After you check-in to your hotel and rest a little bit, our guide will meet you in the lobby and give you an orientation about Istanbul.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Day 2 Istanbul (Walking Tour)

    4 stops
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Our first stop will be the Blue Mosque, which was built in 1616 by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    TopkapI Palace

    We will continue our tour by visiting the great Ottoman Palace, Topkapi where Sultans lived for five centuries.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Following lunch, we will walk down to Spice Market where you can find the great amount of spices from all over the world and Turkey.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar Jewelers

    We will stop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping malls in the world, which dates back to the 16th century. After the tour finishes for the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Day 3 Istanbul (Walking Tour & Private Van)

    5 stops
  • 6
    Hippodrome

    Our first stop will be great Roman Hippodrome, which dates back to 2nd century A.D. In the Hippodrome, you can see the Obelisk of the Tuthmosis the third, German Fountain, Serpent Column and the Obelisk of Constantine

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Basilica Cistern

    We will stop and see the Basilica Cistern, which was built at the same time as Hagia Sofia. In this 6th century structure, you will be able to see the heads of Medusa, which brought here from the temples of Constantinople.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    We will visit Hagia Sophia, the great church built in 537 by Justinianus.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Chora Museum

    We will then go to the Chora Church, built in 6th century A.C., to see the spectacular, one-of-a-kind mosaics and some frescoes.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Istanbul Airport

    If you plan to depart, we will transfer you to the airport.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant meals not included
Supplied by Pupa Travel

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Private and Luxury
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City Tours
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DSA non-compliant
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