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Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire

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Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire

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Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire

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Highlights

Walk back to history
Discover the splendor of Byzantine Istanbul, the ancient city of Constantinople, on this fascinating 3-hour history tour led by an expert guide. The empire that kick-started Christianity in Turkey (around 330 AD) spawned a rich legacy of religious monuments and architecture, and you’ll see the best examples of these on your tour. Visit a shrine to the Holy Virgin at the Church of St Mary of Blachernae, explore the ruins of ancient Blachernae Palace, walk around the Walls of Constantinople, and more!

Itinerary

  • Halic(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Natural naval harbour of the Byzantines named as Golden Horn because of its hornlike shape and golden reflection of the glittering waves under sunshine when viewed from the hill tops.
  • St. George

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.
  • Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls)(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.
  • Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.
  • Tekfur Sarayi

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Tekfur Palace (from outside) built in the 12th century adjacent to the city walls. The only surviving pavillion of the Blachernae Palace.
  • Chora Museum

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery with fantastic mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from the bible, the life and miracles of Jesus.

What's included

INCLUDED

All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Hotel drop-off

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

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