Pickup from your Istanbul hotel (only pick up from centrally located hotels)
Drop-off to your Istanbul hotel (tour terminates at Grand Bazaar)
Tour insgesamt ist ein gutes Angebot. Vereinbarte Leistungen wurden durch den Guide nicht erbracht (kein Abholservice vom Hotel, keine Information zum Treffpunkt, Suche nach einer Stunde erfolgreich, Tour schlecht organisiert, Guide mußte englisch sprechen, weil Gäste aus 6 Ländern in der Gruppe waren). Vereinbart und bezahlt war ein deutschsprachiger Guide. Wir erwarten eine Teilerstattung des bezahlten Preises, weil die vereinbarte Leistung nur zum 30 % erbracht wurde.
Take a half day morning tour of Istanbul. The tour will bring you through the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Start from a visit at the Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Right in front of the church you'll get the chance to see also the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Afterwards the tour continues at the Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Take a look at the beautiful monuments decorating the Hippodrome; such as the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II.
The tour will end as you take a stroll through the Grand Covered Bazaar, where the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world can be fournd. There's something interesting and nice also for your taste as you can enjoy nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
The tour ends at the Grand Covered Bazar.
