Tour Overview
You have the option to take an exciting Istanbul City Tour if your flight's schedule calls for an Istanbul layover of at least 6 hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover Istanbul, a vibrant city with a fascinating history and stunning landmarks. During the tour, you'll have the chance to visit iconic attractions such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Additionally, you'll get a chance to experience Istanbul's vibrant culture and stroll through the bustling traditional bazaars.
Highlights
- Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome
Itinerary
You don't have to spend your time in the airport waiting for the next flight anymore. If you have 6 hours or more, here is a very attractive offer: visit Istanbul, the old city.
In the old city of Istanbul, visit the Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It is the home of a very exclusive collection consisting of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families; the famous jewels of the imperial treasury; miniatures; the Holy Mantle; and enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
The next stop is the Sultanahmet Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Across it, on the other side of the Hippodrome, stands St. Sophia; a revolution in the history of architecture and a tourist and spiritual center of attraction for hundreds of years. The Hippodrome, on the other hand, was the scene of chariot races, and the home of the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
The TSG team will then take you to the bazaar, where you can find Turkish hand-made souvenirs, carpets, jewelry, pottery, Turkish sweets, and more. After the tour, the team will transfer you back to the airport.
One of TSG's adventures comes to an end after breakfast. However, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcan Airport
Return transfer to I Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcan Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
Lunches
Insurance: All types
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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Book the tour by paying only 25% upfront, and settle the remaining amount 30 days before the tour departure.
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