Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Đznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the...
Ulaşım Türü: Minibus
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and
Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica
in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Đznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the
old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the
monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic
relics, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. (Harem section is not
included in the program and due to extra entrance fee if requested)
Rustem Pasa Mosque, designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Suleyman
The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the
Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs.
also visioned during the tour
GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LEANDER’ S TOWER