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BYZANTIUM RELICS & BOSPHORUS TOUR

(Full Day Tour – approx. 8 hours) | Departure: Daily (except Monday & Tuesday)

Morning – Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage

Afternoon – Golden Horn & Bosphorus Experience

  • Hotel pick‑up and drive to the Old City (Sultanahmet).
  • Visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, once the arena of chariot races and imperial ceremonies.
  • Explore the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and elegant domes.
  • Discover St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), the legendary basilica that has shaped the skyline of Istanbul for centuries.
  • Enjoy free time in the Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest covered market with around 4,000 shops.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Drive along the Golden Horn, the historic inlet separating the old and new parts of the European side.
  • Take the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill and enjoy a panoramic view over the Golden Horn and the city.
  • Embark on a Bosphorus cruise by boat, sailing between Europe and Asia while viewing palaces, mansions and iconic bridges from the water.
  • At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Included in the Tour

Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel

Professional English-speaking guide

Lunch at a local restaurant (drinks extra)

Bosphorus cruise by boat

Cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill

Entrance fees to the museums and sites mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included in the Tour

Personal expenses and shopping

Drinks during lunch

Optional tips for guide and driver

Any services or entrance fees not explicitly mentioned in the program

Tour Price

  • From 130 € per person (regular daily group tour basis)
  • Final price may vary depending on season, group size and special requests.
Payment Terms
  • 30% deposit required at the time of booking
  • Remaining balance to be settled at least 7 days before the tour date
  • Flexible payment options (cash or credit card) can be arranged upon request

Important Notes

  • Blue Mosque visit is not possible on Fridays during prayer times; the itinerary may be adjusted accordingly.
  • St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) is closed on Mondays; it is replaced with the Underground Cistern or a similar alternative.
  • Comfortable walking shoes and weather‑appropriate clothing are recommended.
  • The order of visits may change depending on traffic, weather and operational conditions, while preserving all main inclusions.
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