SKIP-THE-LINE: Secret Treasures of Istanbul w/LUNCH
Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Harem Section, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way. Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace including the HAREM Section. Visit the biggest underground cistern of Constantinople. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk. See the colorful mosaics of the Sultanahmet mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you
Options
Tour w/ pick up and drop off
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch
Private vehıcle: In this option, we pick you up from your hotel or Istanbul port by car and drop you back at the pickup point after tour.
Pickup included
What's included in SKIP-THE-LINE: Secret Treasures of Istanbul w/LUNCH
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ayasofya
Hagia Sophia: One of the greatest marvels of architecture,hagia Sophia was founded as basilica in the 6th century.Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St Sophia was largest cathedral in the world for nearly thousand years;it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
TopkapI Palace
This extra ordinarary and full of secrets,palace was the residance of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and center of the Ottoman Ampire for nearly 400 yeras.The building is a typcial example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibits rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, shields, armours, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery
Basilica Cistern
is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.
Inclusions
- Professional licenced tour Guide
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Admission fees to attractions
- Tip to the Guide (optional)
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages with meal
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded
- Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick Up provided from centrally located Istanbul hotels&Istanbul Port (Sultanahmet, Besıktas, Taksim, Sisli)
