Частный тур по наследию Стамбула: высоты Османской и Византийской империй
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Частный тур по наследию Стамбула: высоты Османской и Византийской империй
Discover the highlights of Istanbul's Old City on a private heritage tour of its most important Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks. Explore the magnificent Topkapi Palace and hear about the lives of the Ottoman sultans from your private guide.
Admire Hagia Sophia, where Christian and Islamic heritage meet. Walk across the historic Hippodrome, see the elegant blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque and step down into the atmospheric Basilica Cistern with its marble columns and mysterious reflections. Finish at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, where you can wander its colourful lanes and shop for traditional goods.
Because the tour is private, you see the city at your own pace, with local knowledge and insider tips along the way.
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Частный тур по наследию Стамбула: высоты Османской и Византийской империй
Your private guide meets you at your hotel or cruise port to begin the tour of the city's highlights.
- Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum: more than a royal residence, it was the seat of the Imperial Council and the highest court for almost 400 years. Today this great monument of Oriental architecture displays art, calligraphy, jewels, porcelain, costumes, the Imperial Treasury and the Holy Relics of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: the square where chariot races were held in Roman times, home to the Egyptian Obelisk from the Byzantine era and, today, the German Fountain.
- Hagia Sophia: here the ancient cultures of East and West speak with one voice. Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, it has played a key role in both the Christian and Islamic worlds. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar and sacred vessels were removed and many mosaics were plastered over when it became a mosque. It became a museum in 1934 and a mosque again in July 2020, and it remains a highlight of every Istanbul tour.
- Blue Mosque: built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmed I, a magnificent building whose proportions feel remarkably light for its size. Thousands of blue Iznik tiles give it its popular name, and its six minarets make it instantly recognisable.
- Basilica Cistern: one of the most impressive underground structures of Byzantine Constantinople, built in the 6th century to supply the city with water. Its forest of marble columns, soft lighting and reflections on the water create an unforgettable atmosphere.
- Grand Bazaar: one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 4,000 shops. Built in the 15th century, it became the commercial hub between Asia and Europe, and it is easy to lose yourself happily in its lanes.
At the end of the tour your guide accompanies you back to your hotel or port.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Важные заметки
- Дворец Топкапы закрыт по вторникам.
- Большой базар закрыт по воскресеньям; в этот день вместо него посещается рынок специй.
- Дети в возрасте 7 лет и младше проходят бесплатно. Пожалуйста, возьмите с собой копии их паспортов, так как музеи проверяют возраст для бесплатных билетов.
- Если посещение одной из мечетей невозможно, вместо нее посещается Цистерна Базилика.
- По пятницам вход в Айя-Софию и Голубую мечеть ограничен с 12:30 до 14:30 из-за пятничной молитвы.
Включено и не включено
- ✓Частная экскурсия
- ✓Лицензированный гид
- ✓Быстрый вход для покупки билетов
- ✕Транспорт на частном микроавтобусе (по желанию)
- ✕Трансфер из аэропорта (по желанию)
- ✕Билеты в музеи и плата за достопримечательности
- ✕Еда и напитки
- ✕Чаевые (рекомендуется)
Политика отмены
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.