Sightseeing Tours Samatya: the Armenian District

|Daily, 3 Destinations |Starts from Istanbul
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Duration

daily

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

relax

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

See Greek Orthodox, Armenian and Roman Catholic churches. Explore the Samatya and Kocamustafapasa districts of Istanbul. Learn about Armenian history, traditions and customs in Turkey. Visit the Kocamustafapaşa Camii which dates back to the 6th century.

DailyFamilySightseeingSolo TravelWalking TourDiscoveryIn-depth Cultural

Route

Starts from

Istanbul

Ends in

İstanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul, 10:00

Dropoff Location

Istanbul, 15:00

Tour route map

Highlights

Ramazan Efendi Mosque-Byzantine Church

Itinerary

Join us on this tour to discover noteworthy places of worship for different religions in the historic Samatya area of Istanbul. The Church of St George of Samatya, or Surp Kevork in Armenian, was one of the most important Greek Orthodox monasteries in Constantinople. After the Ottoman conquest in 1453, Armenians were resettled in the area and Sultan Mehmet II transferred ownership of the building from the Greeks to the Armenians. It became, and still is, an Armenian church. You'll see this plus the Greek Orthodox churches of Hristos Analipsis and Haghios Menas (Saint Menas) and Roman Catholic churches. There are also impressive mosques in the area including Ramazan Efendi Mosque, built by the famous Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan, and Kocamustafapasha Mosque, which is the former Byzantine Church of St. Andrew. We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we look forward to see you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Return transfer to your hotel

Guided Samatya: the Armenian District

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

Lunch

Insurance: All types

Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

City Tax

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