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Half Day Byzantine Heritage Tour in Istanbul

Half Day Byzantine Heritage Tour in Istanbul includes

- Pick-up from the Istanbul Port or from your hotel
- Visit to Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Underground
  cistern
- By the end of the tour drive back to Istanbul Port or
  to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 4 & 1/2 hours

Hagia Sophia - Istanbul
Hippodrome - Istanbul

WHAT YOU VISIT

Hippodrome - The large, open square was once the site of a Roman circus that rivaled the Colosseum and could seat a quarter of a million spectators. Monuments on the site include the Snake Column from Delphi and an Egyptian obelisk taken from the Temple of Karnak at Luxor.


Hagia Sophia - Built by the Emperor Justinian when Istanbul was Constantinople, this magnificent example of Byzantine architecture boasts a massive dome, a lengthy nave, and an interior decorated with marble, precious stones, and pillars from Ephesus.
Hagia Sophia - Istanbul
Underground Cistern - Istanbul

Underground Cistern - Built by Justinian in the 6th century, the Underground Cistern is supported by 336 beautiful columns. Two are incised with the head of Medusa.


SPECIAL NOTES

- Guests must be able to walk approximately 1-1.5 miles
  over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 40
  to 65 steps thus the guests must be cautious to watch
  their step at all times in order to avoid injuries.
Underground Cistern - Istanbul Tours
- Comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, sun hat, sun glasses and sun screen are strongly recommended.
- Please expect dense traffic conditions in Istanbul.
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid the crowds.
- Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection.
   
 

RATES

- The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT.
   
- Rates are based on per person
 

2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax

169$ pp 95$ pp 75$ pp 65$ pp 60$ pp
   
- As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied.
- Please kindly contact us for your group requests.
- Children 0-6 ages are free.
   
 

REMARKS

- The program can also be completed in 2 days according to your preference.
- If you book any tour in Istanbul together with any Ephesus tour, then you will have 5% discount on your Ephesus tour.
   
 

CANCELLATION POLICY

- In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel at least three days before the arrival in order to receive the full refund.
- In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply.

 

 
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