Tour Code:
CT-08
Duration: Daily
Highlights: Istanbul
Departures: All year round - Guarantee
Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
ISTANBUL IMPERIAL - ASIA AND DOLMABAHCE TOUR (Full Day)
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today we will visit the Saint
Sophia (Haghia Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th
century A.D and stands over much older remains of a church. See beautiful
mosaics of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors and empresses. We continue
to the Blue Mosque, which was built in the 17th century and is the only
imperialmosque with 6 minarets. We see the Hippodrome, a stadium and meeting
place in Byzantine times, the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the Egyptian
Obelisk, with the Fountain of Wilhelm. We then cross the Bosphorus Bridge then
head for the Camlica Hill viewpoint over Istanbul where you can also see the
Princes’ Islands and the Marmara Sea. Then we continue to the “Selamlik”
chambers of the incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce Palace. The tour ends with a visit
to the charming seaside suburb of Ortakoy.
17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Pick up and Drop off
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Lunch
• Services charges and local taxes.
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