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Full Day Byzantine Heritage Tour in Istanbul includes
- Pick-up from the Istanbul Port or from your hotel
- Visit to Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia
- Continue to Underground cistern, City Walls of Istanbul
and to Chora Church
- By the end of the tour drive back to Istanbul Port or
to your hotel.
Duration: approx.
5 & 1/2 hours |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, sun hat, sun glasses and sun
screen are strongly recommended. |
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Please expect dense traffic conditions in
Istanbul. |
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order of the sites visited may change to avoid the crowds. |
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Temperatures can reach extreme
highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a
lot of water and use suitable sun protection. |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT. |
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Rates are based on per person |
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2 pax |
4 pax |
6 pax |
8 pax |
10 pax |
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225$ pp |
119$ pp |
89$ pp |
75$ pp |
65$ pp |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied. |
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Please kindly contact us for your group requests. |
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Children 0-6 ages are free. |
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The program can also be completed in 2 days according to your preference. |
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If you book any tour in Istanbul together with any Ephesus tour, then you will have 5% discount on your Ephesus tour. |
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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. |
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In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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