Roman Heritage & Ottoman Marvels
Your local tour guide will meet you at port of Istanbul. The guide will hold up a sign with your name on it. Tour start from the port of Istanbul or where you stay and proceed to the Byzantine Hippodrome.
Byzantine Hippodrome
The idea for the hippodrome originally came from Emperor Septimius Severus in 203. He came to Byzantium to beat down a rebellion in a Roman civil war, after which he raised the city walls, slaughtered most of the inhabitants, and introduced an arena for chariot races and other entertainment. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Hagia Sophia Museum
The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the World used as a mosque during Ottomans and serving as a museum today.
Topkapi Palace
The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed
** Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world housing over 3000 shops, is more than just a sightseeing spot. Ever since the 15th century, it has been bustling with activity. Every day locals and visitors are haggling to get the best bang for their buck.
Shippings:
- Odyssey Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean International | Kusadasi Harbour
- Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean International | Kusadasi Harbour
- Celestyal Crystal | Celestyal Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean International | Kusadasi Harbour
- Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Wind Star | Windstar Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Celestyal Olympia | Celestyal Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Msc Lirica | Msc Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Silver Spirit | Silversea Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | Kusadasi Harbour
- Costa Venezia | Costa Cruises | Kusadasi Harbour
- Seabourn Encore | Seabourn Cruise Line | Kusadasi Harbour
- Emerald Azzurra | Scenic Group | Kusadasi Harbour
- Regal Princess | Carnival Cruise Line | Kusadasi Harbour
Destination Routes and Stations :
Included
- Transfer Service From Kusadasi Hotels & Port
- Professional Licenced Local Tour Guide
- Air-Conditioned Non-Smoking Vehicle
- Entrance Fees To The Various Sites
- All Local Taxes
- No Extra Or Hidden Costs!
- Lunch In A Local Restaurant
Exclude
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips To The Guide & Driver (Optional)
- Anything Unless Specified Being Included
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Day 1 : 08:30
Meet At Port Of Istanbul Or Hotel
Departure To Byzantine Hippodrome
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Day 1 : 09:00
Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
The Idea For The Hippodrome Originally Came From Emperor Septimius Severus In 203
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Day 1 : 11:00
Visit The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii In Turkish) Is An Historical Mosque In Istanbul
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Day 1 : 12:30
Lunch In A Local Restaurant
Traditional Turkish Food Served
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Day 1 : 13:30
Visit The Hagia Sophia
The Biggest Church Constructed By The East Roman Empire
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Day 1 : 14:30
Tour Continues At The Topkapi Palace
The Great Palace Of The Ottoman Sultans From The 15th To The 19th Centuries
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Day 1 : 16:00
Visit Grand Bazaar
One Of The Largest And Oldest Covered Markets In The World Housing Over 3000 Shops
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Day 1 : 18:30
End Of Tour
Departure To Istanbul Port Or Hotel
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