Full Day Morning Tour
Combination of Tour 01 &02
"Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City"
from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled."
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs.
Lunch
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...
Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th. century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
• Cancellation policy: No Refundable.
• There will be no refund for any unused portion of any program.
• Tour fees include all the entrance fees, transportation.
• Valley of Tourism (VOT) reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel the tour without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances;
• We kindly ask our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time; due to traffic difficulties pick ups may be delayed beyond our control.
• Guests must be at the pick up point on time, tours will proceed without waiting for the delayers;
• VOT disclaims any responsibilities and shall not pay any indemnity or reimbursement in the event that certain museums or monuments included in the program could not be visited for reasons beyond our control.
