Istanbul Half Day Tour

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your at 08:30 am to begin your Istanbul Half Day Tour. Firstly we will will visit Hagia Sophia Museum. it was the first large domed building of the world and the religious focal point of the Orthodox Church for 1000 years then converted to a mosque in 145. Continue onto the nearby Blue Mosque, which is considered to the the culmination of the architectural traditions of both Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul in the classical era. You will also visit the Hippodrome. There you will see an Egyptian Obelisk and the Snake Column from ancient Roman Empire which used to promote regional power during horse chariots races. Next, you will see the German Fountain which was a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2. We then go to the exciting Grand Bazaar. Free time to browse spice and gold shops. If time permits we will have a short stop at an Istanbul leather wholesaler firm. After the tour transfer back to the hotel.

N.B:

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with the Chora Church.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with authentic shops.