Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

4.9
(7 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Tour will start with the visit of Byzantine Hippodrome. Then, you will proceed to Blue Mosque, he most beautiful mosque of Istanbul. The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God is your next magnificent destination. Hagia Sophia is a symbol of the city and a very important monument that is a pole of attraction not only for those seeking religious tourism. You will visit the exotic Grand Bazaar. Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops offering excellent shopping as beautiful tiles, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes and all sorts of other things. After lunch you continue with the visit of Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.

What's Included

Professional English speaking tour guide
3-course lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up ONLY cruise passangers arriving from ship. Please contact with us to advise your ship details before arrival.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque is one of the principal adornments on the skyline and also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hippodrome

    See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    One of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Grand Bazaar Jewelers

    Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    TopkapI Palace

    The imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled but today a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelains and displaying holy relics.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to the Harem section in Topkapi Palace is not included. Entrance will be at your own expense. St. Sophia is closed on Mondays. Instead you will visit Underground Cistern. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead you will take a Bosphorus Cruise. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar
  • Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
Supplied by Karavan Travel

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