Full Day Trip to Sultanahmet: St.Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, G. Bazaar

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Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkey

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the

day with Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot

races were organised by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque-the only mosque with six minarets and

its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, you will see the German Fountain - a gift of Kaiser

Wilhelm 2. And listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom

is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you the Grand Bazaar for demonstration

of Turkish Handicrafts. After lunch we will continue to:

Topkapı Museum is the big one...the most

important museum of Turkey and the Balkan

Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-

chest, brimming with things of historical

importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical

Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks...Probably the best commentary on Ottoman History,

art and its culture is simply to come direct to the First Courtyard of this amazing Palace. Next place to see is

Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest are Caferaga Medrese and Sogukcesme

Street.

Duration: 8 hours