Would you like to visit Harem Section of Topkapi Palace ? The Harem was one the special part of the palace and dedicated to Sultan’s family and closed to the out side world. Its cost 20$ per person, includes entrance fee and guiding.
You meet with your guide at the port. Your guide wait for you with a sign which has your name on it. After you’ve been welcomed your guide take you to Topkapi Palace which has been the residence of Sultans and the center of state administration. Topkapi palace is different than other all palaces in the world. Topkapi Palace serves as a museum since 1924 and exhibiting sacred Islamic relics, imperial treasury which includes Spoonmaker Diamond ,7th biggest diamond in the world.
Your next stop is Hagia Sophia which is still 4th biggest church in the world. It built in 6th century AD by Justinian. It served as a church 9 hundred years than served as a mosque 4 hundred years. Hagia Sophia was opened as a museum in 1935.
Your next historical site is Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque ( Turkish people call ). Blue Mosque built in 7 years between 1609-1616. It is famous with its blue Iznik Tiles.
You leave the Blue Mosque and reach the Roman Hippodrome and visit remaining. Hippodrome was the center of sportive events and political activities of the old city
Your next stop is Grand Bazaar which is the biggest shopping mall in the world with nearly 4000 shops in it. Shops sell gold,silver,ceramic,carpet,leather and souvenir.
Topkapi Palace closed for the public on Tuesdays.
Hagia Sophia closed for the public on Mondays
Grand Bazaar closed for public on Sundays
Itinerary : Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque , Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
Duration: Approx 8 hours
Tour Includes;
* Entrance fees
* Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
* Non-Smoking, air conditioned vehicle with professional driver
* Parking Fees
* Pick up and drop off
Tour Excludes;
* Lunch
* Any Drinks
* Tip to Guide and Driver
Pax | 2-3 Pax | 4-5 Pax | 6-10 Pax | 11+ Pax |
145 $ | 125 $ | 105 $ | 90 $ |