Old City — Balat and Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul
Tour starts from 09 : 00 am Pick up from the hotels around in Istanbul.
Hagia (St.) Sophia Mosque, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Built-in 537 by Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St.Sophia has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years; it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture; after having been the Patriarchal Basilica of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet ii. the Conqueror and into a museum by Ataturk in 1935. Now since July 2020, it is a mosque again.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, is famous for its blue Iznik tiles and is unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. The last great imperial mosque of the classical period; it is name comes from 20.000 marvelous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls.
Hippodrome, the center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm ii are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
The Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Bulgarian: Църква “Свети Стефан”; Turkish: Sveti Stefan Kilisesi), also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkiye. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the Neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian Christian minority in the city.
Balat is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Fatih, Istanbul Province, Turkiye. Its population is 11,656 (2022). It is in the old city on the European side of Istanbul, on the western shore of the Golden Horn, sandwiched between Fener and Ayvansaray. Historically, it was the center of the Jewish community in Istanbul.
INCLUDED ;
- Hagia Sophia Museum Visit ( Second Floor Ticket is Included and FAST TRACK )
- Blue Mosque ( Sultanahmet Camii )
- Hippodrome
- Bosphorus Tour
- Lunch on the Boat
- Iron Church ( Bulgarian St. Stephen Church )
- Colorful Houses and Stairs in Balat Area
- Balat Neighbourhood
- English and Russian Speaking Guide
EXCLUDED ;
- Beverage
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
CHILD POLICY ;
0-3 Years = Free of Charge
3 – 6 Years = % 30 Discount
Children older than 6 Years Old are Full Charge
Tour is gonna finishs around 18:00-18:30 PM
P.S: Hotel Pick-up and drop-off Services are Available Only from the hotels located in the city center.
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