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In a short layover of your cruise in istanbul, we will discover the most popular spots and highlights in Istanbul, passing through two continents, Bosphorus and Golden horn. You will be picked up from your cruise and will be safe and comfortable with our professional our guides. You will enjoy with the history of 3 empire and taste the local food and drinks. While you are doing your shopping in the boutique bazaars, you may drink your Turkish coffee and try some ice cream.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We welcome you on your cruise ship arrival to galataport
Itinerary
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1Topkapi Palace Museum
The most popular museum in istanbul, also Palace of Ottoman Empire, is located at the edge of peninsula and includes, 3 big garden, courtyards, kiosks, houses, and pavillons. The complex covers Harem section, Hagia Irene Church, Archeology museum, Gulhane Garden. Museum entrance is 25 usd per person.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Blue Mosque
We are going to start our tour from Galataport and visit one of the biggest mosques in istanbul, Blue mosque. You willl be admired by its architecture and history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
We will visit one of the wonders in the world, one of the biggest churches, Hagia Sophia. With its amazing marbels, and tiles, you will feel the history of Rome, Byzantium and Ottoman empires.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Hippodrome
We will visit one of the oldest squares in istanbul called Hippodrome square where, a huge hippodrome located at the period of Byzantium empire. You are going to see The Walled Obelisk, The Serpent Column, and Obelisk of Theodosius which is almost 3500 years old.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica Cistern
Also known as Yerebatan Sarnici, is located underneath the square and it is the lasgest one of the 100 cisterns. Cistern has 336 marble columns and famous with the heads of Medusa. Cistern collects the water coming from the lakes 25 km away the city by aqueducts. Basilica entrance is 15 usd per person.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6Grand Bazaar
We will have a chance to visit one of the oldest shopping mall in the world, with hundreds of streets and thousands of shops. You may see all kind of gifts, souveniers, spice, leather, jewellery, tiles, gold and silver.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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