Overview
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Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Harem section, Grand Bazaar, St. Chora, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia,
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Next we walk through the old cobbled streets down to Rustem Pasha Mosque and then the Spice Market, where Genoese and Venetian goods were sold at a time when there was no Suez Canal, and all the spices from the East were also brought here after being loaded on vessels in Egypt. We end the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar.
Overnight at ahotel in Sultanahmet.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Local taxes and 18 % VAT
Lunch
Private guiding on tours
Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers
Return private airport transfers
Personal expenses
Drinks at lunches
Accommodation
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
Day 1 Day 1 Arrival & Hotel Check-in
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12 hours
Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our transferman will welcome you and take you to your hotel. After you check-in to your hotel and rest a little bit, our guide will meet you in the lobby and give you an orientation about Istanbul.
Day 2 Day 2 Istanbul (Walking Tour)
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Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission ticket included
Our first stop will be the Blue Mosque, which was built in 1616 by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I.
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TopkapI Palace
3 hours Admission ticket included
We will continue our tour by visiting the great Ottoman Palace, Topkapi where Sultans lived for five centuries.
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour
Following lunch, we will walk down to Spice Market where you can find the great amount of spices from all over the world and Turkey.
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Grand Bazaar Jewelers
1 hour
We will stop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping malls in the world, which dates back to the 16th century.
After the tour finishes for the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 3 Day 3 Istanbul (Walking Tour & Private Van)
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Hippodrome
2 hours Admission ticket included
Our first stop will be great Roman Hippodrome, which dates back to 2nd century A.D. In the Hippodrome, you can see the Obelisk of the Tuthmosis the third, German Fountain, Serpent Column and the Obelisk of Constantine
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Basilica Cistern
30 min Admission ticket included
We will stop and see the Basilica Cistern, which was built at the same time as Hagia Sofia. In this 6th century structure, you will be able to see the heads of Medusa, which brought here from the temples of Constantinople.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
2 hours Admission ticket included
We will visit Hagia Sophia, the great church built in 537 by Justinianus.
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Chora Museum
1 hour Admission ticket included
We will then go to the Chora Church, built in 6th century A.C., to see the spectacular, one-of-a-kind mosaics and some frescoes.
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3 hours Admission ticket included
If you plan to depart, we will transfer you to the airport.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Infant meals not included
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3 Days Private Istanbul Tour Including Ottoman and Byzantine Sites
Can I cancel 3 Days Private Istanbul Tour Including Ottoman and Byzantine Sites for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Local taxes and 18 % VAT
- Lunch
- Private guiding on tours
- Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers
- Return private airport transfers
What's not included?
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Accommodation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Blue Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Chora Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Pupa Travel
