Description

8:30 departure from the hotel. A tour of the legendary Topkapi Palace, the 'heart' of the Ottoman Empire sultans. A stroll through the picturesque Ibrahim Pasha Palace, the famous Grand Vizier and best friend of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Visit to the Church of St. Irene, one of the oldest Christian churches in former Constantinople. A walk on the Hippodrome Square (Ahmediye Square), the place where massive horse races were held in ancient times. Tour of the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), the only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets. A walk through the Hagia Sophia Cathedral (Aya Sofia), an ancient Christian church that has become a historical landmark and an Eastern mosque at the same time. Return to the hotels. Return to the hotel at 14:30.

Included:

• Transfers from the hotel and back
• English speaking guide
• Entry tickets
• Insurance

Take with you:

• Copy of the international passport
• Comfortable shoes
• Headdress
• Money for personal expenses