Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul
Enjoy a 4-hour private shore excursion departing from Istanbul. This tour visits a variety of sites including the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Spend some time exploring Turkey's Grand Bazaar, which contains 40000 shops making it the largest covered market in Turkey. This guided tour includes port pickup and drop-off from the Istanbul Cruise Port.
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Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul
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What's included in Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Moschee
St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul. Dating back to the 17th century, this is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul and is also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar.
- Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
- Since being a mosque now, you might experience long lines before entering Hagia Sophia (skip-the line is not guaranteed).
- We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up ONLY cruise passangers arriving from ship. Please contact with us to advise your ship details before arrival.
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• Dress code is smart casual • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Please contact your local supplier to reconfirm your departure time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
