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Private Istanbul Shore Excursions
offered by supplier M17846 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Season: April - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 49 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 80 Euro (EUR)
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Topkapi Palace Museum – a huge walled complex hugging the Bosporus, the former palace of the Ottoman sultans is now a museum with an extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelain, art, artifacts, and jewels including the Topkapi Diamond. The Harem, home of the sultan and his primary living quarters, offers exceptional insight into the sultans’ lifestyles. St. Sophia – The Emperor Justinian built St. Sophia when Istanbul was Constantinople. This magnificent example of Byzantine architecture boasts a massive done, a lengthy nave, and an interior decorated with marble, precious stones, and pillars from Ephesus.
Underground Cistern - this underground reservoir features a roof supported by 336-Corinthian columns. Your guide escorts you through the illuminated interior of this famous "Underground Palace".
Grand Bazaar - Today, shop selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own street or in hans as this was originally the Ottoman system. In addition to two bedestens there are also 13 hans in the grand bazaar. The atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar is very interesting for tourist and has consequently become a very popular place for foreign visitors.
Note: It is open during working hours on week days, closing earlier on Saturdays, while on Sundays and religious holidays it is closed. Closed: Hagia Sophia on Monday, Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday. Duration: 6 hours.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices Includes:
- Luxury transportation
- Expert tour guide
- Museum fees and all taxes
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Middle East
Turkey
Archeology/History
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