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Best of Istanbul from/to Airport
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$460.00
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Overview
The Best of Istanbul tour provides an in-depth exploration of the city’s most iconic landmarks. With luxury transportation and a personalized guide, you'll experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Sultanahmet.
- 🏰 Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, once the largest building on earth, transitioning from a church to a mosque and now a museum.
- 👑 Explore Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, featuring a harem, royal treasury, and holy relics.
- 🕌 Marvel at the Blue Mosque, known for its stunning six minarets and intricate blue tiles, located opposite Hagia Sophia.
- 🏛️ Walk through the historic Hippodrome, once a bustling center for 100,000 spectators, home to the Egyptian Obelisk and other ancient monuments.
- 🛍️ Browse the vibrant Grand Bazaar, boasting over 4,000 shops and 18 entrances, a true shopper's paradise since the 15th century.
- 🚗 Enjoy luxury transportation to and from Istanbul Airport, ensuring a comfortable start and finish to your adventure.
- 📜 Benefit from skip-the-line tickets at major attractions, allowing you to maximize your time exploring.
- 🗣️ Receive guiding in your own language, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of each site visited.
- 🍽️ Optional lunch and beverages available during the tour for a taste of local cuisine.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it an inclusive experience for everyone.
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Best of Istanbul from/to Airport
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Pick up and drop off from IST or SAW Airports
- Professional licenced tour guide
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch&Beverages (optional)
- Admission fees to attractions
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Meet your guide at Istanbul / SAW Airport and receive a brief introduction from your tour guide about the attractions in Sultanahmet Region.
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TopkapI PalaceAs well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today it is famous with a harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections.
- Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column(Burma sütun), The Constantine Column, and German Fountain. (pass by)
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Blue MosqueBuilt by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.
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Grand BazaarWith 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system.
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueMeaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to visitors.
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The tour is designed as a full-day by private tour. At the end of the tour drives you back to the departure point
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Best of Istanbul from/to Airport
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$460.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!