Istanbul Imperial & Bosphorus Tour - Incl. Lunch

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Duration:7 hours (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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Enjoy Full Day Regular Small Group Tour with max 20 - 25 people.
Discover the History of Istanbul with our Official & Profesional Guides in 7 hrs.
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

Lunch will be on the Roof Restaurant with Bosphorus View called Olive Restaurant (Restaurant Changable).

After the Lunch, we will continue to visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Marlet) and Boat Trip on Bosphorus.

Then drop off to the Hotels.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Hagia Sophia Mosque
Pick up from the hotel and join the group at meeting Point. Tour is starting visiting to Hagia Sophia Museum which is is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 before the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". Hagia Sophia Museum considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World. On Mondays, when Saint Sophia is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed for its mosaics
2. Blue Mosque
Our next stop will be The Blue Mosque, It remains a functioning mosque, while also attracting large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.It sits next to the Hagia Sophia, another popular tourist site. Note: On Friday morning, The Blue Mosque is visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayer.
3. Hippodrome
We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.
4. German Fountain
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898. It was built in Germany, then transported piece by piece and assembled in its current site in 1900. The neo-Byzantine style fountain's octagonal dome has eight marble columns, and dome's interior is covered with golden mosaics.
5. Serpent Column
The Serpent Column also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople in what is now Istanbul, Turkey. It is part of an ancient Greek sacrificial tripod, originally in Delphi and relocated to Constantinople by Constantine the Great in 324. It was built to commemorate the Greeks who fought and defeated the Persian Empire at the Battle of Plataea. The serpent heads of the 8-metre (26 ft) high column remained intact until the end of the 17th century
6. Grand Bazaar
Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Free time to explore Grand Bazaar on your own. Meeting back and drive to Lunch. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors.The Grand Bazaar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world. Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sundays we visit Nuruosmaniye Street around Grand Bazaar since Grand Bazaar is closed.
7. Sultanahmet Square
Lunch (Restaurant Changable) Olive Oil Marinated Seasonal Vegetables, Traditional Fried Pastry Roll with Cheese "Sigara Beurreck" , Seasonal Garden Greens Salad, Traditional Grilled Meatballs "Kofte" served with rice and boiled Seasonal Vegetables or Chicken Grill, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter (Vegeterian menu is also available) (Drinks are not included)
8. Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
After the Lunch next stop is SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
9. Bosphorus Strait
After the Spice Bazaar, we will go to Kabatas for Bosporus tour on our Boat. Not only does the Bosporus connect the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, it also separates the continents of Asia and Europe from one another. We cruise the Bosphorus, and from the deck of our cruise boat, take in the sights and sounds of this legendary waterway, lined with historic villages, grandiose waterfront mansions, imposing fortresses, like Anadolu Hisari, and the Baroque palaces of the late Ottoman sultans. Drop off to the Hotels at the end of the tour.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Cover ups and head scarves are provided at the Blue Mosque free of charge
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• During religious holidays the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed
• On Sundays, when Grand Bazaar is closed, we visit Nuruosmaniye arround Grand Bazaar
• On Friday morning, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayer.
• Cover ups and head scarves are provided at the Hagia Sophia with fee. Take your own scarf with you.
• We do not recommend this tour for the persons having walking difficulty

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Posted By : Patricia_R
Really good tour guide with great sense of humour, extremely knowledgeable and also very caring of his tour group. This made all the difference to our experience.
Was disappointed however because we thought we paid for a small group tour and ended up with 30 people on the bus. Viator this was a misrepresentation and based on what we paid, should have been no more than 12 people. Nonetheless we made the best of it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 15:56:46

Posted By : Carolineis27
A great way to start our trip to Istanbul. So much covered in one day without the worry of how to get from location to location
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 06:09:58

Posted By : rolaa991
The tour met expectations. Tour guides were friendly, polite and informative. Resto for lunch was also quite good. Overall good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 04:30:03

Posted By : 973urvib
I must recommend to book this tour, they covered almost all the tourist attractions. Driver and Guide were so humble. Guide explained everything perfectly answering everyone’s questions. Plus we didnt have to wait in any queue for tickets or anything as it was pre booked by the company. Thank you so much Adore tours for amazing day.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 02:03:16

Posted By : jameslN1867YW
Ali was a great guide. He and the driver did a great job coordinating everything. Everything went smoothly and everyone was happy to answer questions.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17 10:32:53

Posted By : O8715YQ_
wonderful tour, transfer from the hotel, delicious dinner with a view of the Bosphorus
lots of entertainment and great staff
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 03:25:55

Posted By : giovannagM9367ML
The tour was great, excellent price
The tour guide was amazing, has a lot of information
The food was delicious
I highly recommend it
Thank for your service
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 05:33:27

Posted By : nehachisty
I highly recommend this tour for first time Istanbul visitors. We were able to see all the major landmarks and learn about the history behind them.
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 03:29:33

Posted By : 540dashs
Excellent timing and well organised tours.
Boat trip we could view very closely. Explained history.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 05:47:05

Posted By : Nomad742813
The staff from the tour is amazing, very carefull and with attention to all the details. The driver took us safely and on time to the tour stops and the guide Gave us a great history lesson from the places that we visit. We loved the boat trip and the spicey bazar.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 03:02:47