Tour : Private Tour 2 : Ancient Hippodrome – Blue Mosque – St. Sophia

Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want . The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years.

Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period. Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.

After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

Drive back to the port. The end of our services.

✅ Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES
✅ All other Travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates
✅ There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates
✅ Our following tour rates include 30-USD entrance fees
✅ When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully

Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs . For more information https://ar.demx.org.tr can be visited on your smart phone.

Tour Includes

✅ Professional English Speaking tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when request)
✅ Private transportation with A/C vehicles
✅ Entrance Fees (your guide will have pre-paid tickets)
✅ Local taxes
✅ Parking fees

Tour Excludes

❌ Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, tips to driver and tour guide

Number of pax	Price in US$ per person
2 – 3 Pax ( in 6 seater A/C Mini Van )	170-US$
4 – 5 Pax ( in 12 seater A/C Minibus )	136- US$
6 – 7 Pax ( in 16 seater A/C Minibus )	124- US$
8 – 10 Pax ( in 16 seater A/C Midibus )	118- US$
11 – 15 Pax ( in 27 seater A/C Coach )	Please Ask
16 – 20 Pax ( in 27 seater A/C Coach )	Please Ask

Number of pax	Price in US$ per person
2 – 3 Pax ( in 6 seater A/C Mini Van )	170-US$
4 – 5 Pax ( in 12 seater A/C Minibus )	136- US$
6 – 7 Pax ( in 16 seater A/C Minibus )	124- US$
8 – 10 Pax ( in 16 seater A/C Midibus )	118- US$
11 – 15 Pax ( in 27 seater A/C Coach )	Please Ask
16 – 20 Pax ( in 27 seater A/C Coach )	Please Ask

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Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Underground cistern will be substituted.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during Ramadan Holiday ( 3 days ) and Sacrifice Holidays ( 4 days ). Spice Market will be substituted on Sundays.
Spice Market is closed During Ramadan Holiday ( 3 days ) and Sacrifice Holidays ( 4 days )
Blue Mosque is closed till 14.30 on Fridays. Brief information will be given in the garden of Blue Mosque.
Harem Section is located in Topkapi Palace and can be added into itinerary with extra entrance fee. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins.
Dress Code in St. Sophia and Blue Mosque : Dress code is required to enter places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes are not to be worn in mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

%20 Special Discounted Dates for 2021 Reservations
Months	Days
May	5, 11, 19
June	7, 26
July	6, 12, 13, 15
August	13, 16, 29
September	1, 19
October	12, 21
November	7, 10, 19
December	6

We would like to offer you these optional visits below to make your tour more tasty and memorable. You may add them into your itinerary during reservation.
Please note that all optional activities can not be added into all itineraries and/or one reservation due to lack of time. Please see optional visit list below.

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Adult

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Infant

Name of Participants

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Can be added?	Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10 - Mini Group Tour 1
Price	18 $US per person including guiding and entrance fees.
Activity Level	Moderate (Ascending stairs)
Duration	It is going to extend visit of Ephesus apprx. 30 mins.
Attention	Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).

Can be added?	Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10
Price	15 $US per person (drinks are excluded)
Activity Level	-
Duration	45 mins.
Attention	Please let us know if you have any food allergy or restriction.

Can be added?	Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10
Price	15 $US per person including 1 glass of Orange Juice, Turkish Tea and water.
Activity Level	-
Duration	45 mins.
Attention	Departure has to be not earlier than 8:00 AM.

Can be added?	Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10
Price	15 $US per person including guiding and entrance fees.
Activity Level	Easy
Duration	45 mins.
Attention	-

Can be added?	Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10
Price	30 US$ per person
Activity Level	Easy
Duration	approx. 90 Mins.
Attention	Minimum for 4 pax reservatios.

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