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Istanbul: Cruise Port Guided Tour with Topkapi Palace

7 hours

Moderate

Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a guided tour from the cruise port. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome Square.
Explore the best of Istanbul on a guided tour of the city's top attractions. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy convenient port pickup and drop-off. Start your tour with a visit to the Hippodrome Square, the former sporting and social center of Constantinople. Learn about the square's history and see its 3 great monuments: the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentines Column, and the Column of Constantine. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, a former Christian basilica that was later converted into an imperial mosque. Admire the building's stunning architecture and learn about its history from your guide. Continue to the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Admire the mosque's beautiful blue Iznik tiles and its cascading domes and slender minarets. Next, visit the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative and educational center of the state. Explore the palace's large collections of porcelain, Ottoman treasures, and Islamic calligraphic manuscripts. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world. Explore the market's 60 streets and over 5000 stalls and shops. Browse the wide selection of souvenirs and try your hand at haggling.
What's included?

    · Cruise Port Pick-up

    · Air-Conditioned Transportation

    · Professional English Speaking Guide

    · Entrance Fees

    · Cruise Port Drop Off

    Exclusions

       • Food & Beverage

       • Gratuities/Tips are are not included within the tour price and tipping is not compulsory, however, if you had an exceptional experience, please feel free to share your gratitude.

      Please note

        SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

        • Wear comfortable footwear, as there is a lot of walking involved in this tour, mainly on uneven and cobblestone surfaces. There are also steps and inclines.

        • Men and women cannot enter into the Mosque with shorts or sleeveless shirts. Men can wear long trousers and a sleeved shirt. Women may wear slacks or a dress or blouse and skirt (at least below the knees), preferably with elbow-length or longer sleeves (no bare shoulders or upper arms). Women should cover their head with a scarf. No need to cover the face, the covering is meant to hide your hair only. If your dress is not matching these requirements, attendants at the Mosque will provide you with robes and/or scarfs to wear during your visit (this is free of charge).

         • Shoes are not permitted inside the Mosque as the Mosque is carpeted. You will be asked to remove your shoes and put them in a provided plastic bag.

         • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with a visit to the Spice Market.

         • The Topkapi Palace is closed on a Tuesdays. It will be replaced with other sites including the Basilica Cistern and underground system.

         • There are plenty of restrooms throughout the different sites.

         • During peak season, this region may experience very high temperatures. Please make sure to dress accordingly and hydrate often.

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