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Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St.Sophia and Grand Bazaar
offered by supplier M17846 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 22
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 49 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 88 Euro (EUR)
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Meet your guide at the pier. Leave the port of Istanbul and pass over the Golden Horn Bridge. Visit the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, and see it is the triumph of harmony, proportion, and elegance. Take a short walk through the beautiful gardens to the St. Sophia Museum. Continue on to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Sultans for almost three centuries.
View the special Treasury section with breathtaking displays of the richest and most wealthy collections in the world, including the famous "Spoon makers Diamond", the 7th largest in the world at 86 carats. Make a short stop for a demonstration on the art of carpet weaving and a chance to try local apple tea and a "simit" (Turkish bagel) before entering the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy free time to shop within its 92 streets and over 4,000 shops full of handicrafts, souvenirs, jewelry, and much more.
Note: When visiting the mosques, you must cover your shoulders and knees and you will be required to remove your shoes. Please wear socks. Professional photography and flash are not allowed within the sites. Please be aware of the ongoing restoration of the Topkapi Palace; some exhibits may be closed or artifacts may be on temporary loan to other museums. 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.
Price Includes:
- Expert Tour Guide
- Luxury Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Taxes
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