“Istanbul, a universal beauty, where poet and archaeologist, diplomat and merchant, princess and sailor, northerner and westerner scream with equal admiration. The whole world thinks Istanbul is the most beautiful place on earth.”
Edm
Program:
Sultanahmet Square - Ancient Hippadrome
Around this square are the oldest monuments and the most important sights of Istanbul. Such as Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column, Ibrahim Pasha Palace, German Fountain...
Sultanahmet Mosque
One of the most magnificent architectural monuments of Istanbul in terms of beauty and grandeur. The young Ottoman ruler Sultan Ahmet ordered the construction of this true work of art. Later, the inhabitants of European countries gave the religious shrine another name - the "Blue Mosque" and today on everyone's lips it is even more than the original name.
Saint Sophie Cathedral
The world-famous monument of Byzantine architecture, a symbol of the "golden age" of Byzantium.
"St. Sofia" is the first typical example of Byzantine architecture and is considered an architectural marvel.
Palace of the Sultans "TOKAPY"
Topkapi Palace is the largest and oldest palace in the world that has survived to this day. The palace is located on the site of the first settlement in Istanbul, offering magnificent views of the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. The palace complex is surrounded by 6 km of walls and occupies an area of 700 thousand square meters on top of the historical peninsula and for 400 years was the political center and the palace of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Visit - Cisterns - Basilica
The construction of the cistern was started by the Greeks during the reign of Emperor Constantine I and completed in 532 under Emperor Justinian. The dimensions of the underground structure are 145 × 65 m, the capacity is 80,000 m³ of water. The vaulted ceiling of the cistern is supported by 336 columns 8 meters high, the columns stand 4.80 meters apart, the 4 meters thick walls are made of refractory bricks and covered with a special waterproofing mortar.
Tour details
Duration: 5-6 hours
Included: Services of a licensed professional guide
For additional fee:
- Entry tickets
- Transportation costs (depending on your wishes)
- Personal expenses
With myself:
- hats
- sunglasses and cream
- comfortable shoes
- money for additional expenses
Departure: In the lobby of your hotel or at a convenient location for you