Istanbul Shore Excursion

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6 hours to 7 hours

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Tram ride to the old city and back (Public Transportation)
Sundays - Grand Bazaar is closed - we will visit handcraft center instead
Professional Licenced English Speaking Guide
Your Guide will meet you at the Port

Entrance Fees for Topkapi Palace (Approx 47USD pp)
Gratuties & Meals
Entrance Fees for Hagia Sophia (Approx 28USD pp)

Overview

This private, full-day off-shore excursion features guided tours of Istanbul’s top attractions —Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Visit the highlights of Istanbul with an expert private Professional Guide. Ditch the city’s traffic jams with complimentary port transfers using the eco-friendly public tram system. Discover the art of Turkish carpet making and try traditional Turkish cuisine (own expense).

Meeting Point

We will meet just outside of the terminal building of Cruise Port with a sign that your name is on.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Hagia Sophia Mosque It is the symbol of city. It was built as the greatest church in the world in 537AD. After the fall of Constantinople, it was converted in to the Mosque. Now, it is a museum and it is the symbol of Istanbul. It is closed on Mondays, during national and religious festivals. Then we will have outside visit. We will visit Underground Cistern Instead. 1 hour

2. Blue Mosque Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most venerable monuments. After that, From the courtyard you will enjoy the striking view of the cascading domes and semi-domes. Once inside you will see how the mosque got its name, viewing the colorful blue Iznik tiles that adorn the interior. 45 minutes

3. Hippodrome Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. So, Here you can see the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column. 20 minutes

4. Grand Bazaar Last, Visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. So A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. Grand Bazaar is famous for carpets for the last 500 years therefore as a pleasure to your eyes and to improve the knowledge, an educational carpet demonstration will be shown at the recommended store. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays - we will visit handicraft center instead 1 hour 30 minutes

5. TopkapI Palace Visit the headquarter of Ottoman Empire and see the exhibitions such as treasury, weaponary, kitchen, imperial dresses and more. 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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