Where does ship dock ?: Cruise ships dock at the Yolcu Salonu (" Passenger Terminal ") in Karakoy, which is centrally located.
Getting Around : Most cruise travelers will be taking full - day tours to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern, Chora Museum, Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus Tour or Jewish Heritage Tours.
Istanbul Tour 2 Tour Code : CSE102
Itinerary : Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar
Port : Istanbul
Duration : 6 hours
Prices :
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Tour Plan :
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).
Underground Cistern - 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."
Hagia Sophia - The Emperor Justinian built St.Sophia 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.
Blue Mosque - Six graceful minarets adorn the elegant mosque, one of the city's most recognized landmarks. The superb interior is decorated with more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles.
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 consequently become a very popular place for foreign visitors. It is open during working hours on week days, closing earlier on Saturdays, while on Sundays and religious holidays it is closed.
Included :
| • Transfer from port and back | |
| • Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver. | |
| • Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours. | |
| • Entry fees to the museums and sites. | |
| • Parking fees. |
How we meeting ?:
Our Shore Excursion Team will meet you at the port with the sign written your Name and Surname.