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ViatorShore Excursion
Private Shore Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar
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8 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$296USD · taxes incl.
// what to expect
The tour will start with the visit of Byzantine Hippodrome. The next monument is the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed or “Blue Mosque”. The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God is 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. Next visit the Topkapi Palace. Next and last visit is 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.
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// good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operated by
- Viator
// Istanbul, Turkey information
// the details
Private tour
Lunch
Professional tour guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
- Since being a Mosque now, you might experience lines before entering Hagia Sophia (skip the line is not guaranteed).
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visit on Tuesdays
- We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
- Important Information Regarding the Restoration Works at Hagia Sophia: A comprehensive restoration project is currently underway at Hagia Sophia Mosque to improve its earthquake resistance. As part of the project, the main dome is being reinforced and a temporary steel protective structure is being installed. The restoration is expected to take approximately 3–5 years. During this period, the mosque will remain open to visitors, and guests will continue to have access to view the historic mosaics.
8 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
// operating schedule
Operates
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Departure times
8:30 AM
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