MASTERPIECES OF ISTANBUL

Deparure:08:30

Return:17:00

Days of operation:Everyday( Please see bottom for museum dates)

Hagia (St.) Sophia Museum: which was built by Emperor Justinian is one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century A.D. stands over much older remains of a church.While you're watching the beautiful frescoes of biblical scenes you will also get informed by your guide about their meanings.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia,is  famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,that was built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century.

Hippodrome,which was a stadium,center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the city during the byzantine era. Obelisk of Theodosius, SerpentineColumn, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

Caferaga Madrahsah(Ottoman theological school) which was designed by the famous ottoman architect Sinan in 1560 and nowadays is used for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts.

Turkish Islamic Arts Museum: which was originally built as the palace of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of Islamic Calligraphy,tiles and carpets.

Lunch in a Turkish restaurant.While sipping your turkish coffee you can have some chat and learn more about city's daily life  with your guide.

We commence our tour with Topkapi Palace which was the home of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th-19th centuries.we will visit the Baghdad kiosk,the Armory with its collection of Ottoman weapons and a  fine collection of ceramics.After the main part finishes your guide will let you go as you please in the palace for a while then meet your guide at meeting point as stated by your guide.

(Harem and treasure section is subject to additional entrance fee other than the main entrance and not included in the tour price)

Grand Bazaar:We will walk appx.600meters to reach Grand bazaar from Topkapi palace and enjoy the 4000 shops full of treasures.

*Monday:St.Sophia-Turkish Islamic Arts museum is closed

*Tuesday:Topkapi Palace is closed

*Sunday:Grand Bazaar is closed

Price: 64€ p.p.in Regular small group

Private Basis Price 125€p.p. minimum 2 pax required