Upon your arrival to Istanbul our tour guide meets you at harbor
and drive to historical peninsula with our new brand tour
transportation vehicle (in about 15 minutes).
Topkapi Palace Museum – A huge walled complex
hugging the Bosporus, the former palace of the Ottoman sultans
is now a museum with an extraordinary collection of Chinese
porcelain, art, artifacts, and jewels including the Topkapi
Diamond. The Harem, home of the sultan and his primary living
quarters, offers exceptional insight into the sultans’
lifestyles.
St. Sophia – The Emperor Justinian built St. Sophia when
Istanbul was Constantinople. This magnificent example of
Byzantine architecture boasts a massive done, a lengthy nave,
and an interior decorated with marble, precious stones, and
pillars from Ephesus.
Underground Cistern - Dating from the 6th century, this
underground reservoir features a roof supported by 336-Corinthian
columns. Your guide escorts you through the illuminated interior
of this famous "Underground Palace."
Grand Bazaar - Today,shop selling the same kind of merchandise
tend to be congregated in their own street or in hans as this
was originally the Ottoman system. In addition to two bedestens
there are also 13 hans in the grand bazaar.
The atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar is very interesting for
tourist and has consequenty become a very popular place for
foreign visitors.
NOTE: When visiting the mosques, you must cover your shoulders
and knees and you will be required to remove your shoes. Please
wear socks.
Professional photography and flash are not allowed within the
sites.
Please be aware of the ongoing restoration of the Topkapi Palace;
some exhibits may be closed or artifacts may be on temporary
loan to other museums.
Closed: Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand
Covered Bazaar on Sunday |
