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Day 11: Istanbul

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Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a tour of the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Benefit from skip-the-line access and uncover their history with your guide.

Tour Highlights:

  • Travel through time as you uncover the secrets of Istanbul’s great landmarks
  • Delve into the history of the city’s heritage and Islam at the Blue Mosque
  • Enjoy fast-track entry into the Basilica Cistern and face the Medusa heads
  • Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with an informative audio guide
  • Be in awe of architectural feats that reflect the ever changing pace of Istanbul

Meet your guide in the heart of the Old City for a stress-free sightseeing experience on this tour of 3 of Istanbul’s most emblematic landmarks. Step inside the Blue Mosque to admire its architecture and renowned blue Iznik tiles while learning about Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Islam, and Istanbul’s rich history. Next, at the Basilica Cistern, skip the ticket lines and uncover the subterranean marvels beneath Istanbul’s streets. Wander through the ancient water cistern, checking out its architecture and the Medusa heads from Greek mythology. Then explore Istanbul’s Old City, seeing treasures such as the Million Stone and the Hippodrome, a circus that once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and gain fascinating insights into this 2,000-year-old landmark. Before concluding the tour, your guide will provide you with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide for Hagia Sophia, allowing you to explore the interior of this world-famous structure at your own pace.

DETAILS

Start time: 11 am
Duration: 4 hours
Tour type: small group
Inclusions: 

  • English-speaking guide
  • Blue Mosque tour
  • Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
  • Basilica Cistern tour
  • Old City highlights tour
  • Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
  • Hagia Sophia audio guide

Exclusions:

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Blue Mosque
  • Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Hotel pick up and drop off transfers (the tour starts and ends at a very close walking distance to your hotel)

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