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Istanbul byzantine relics tour's Tour Itinerary

07:45 - 08:15 AM depart from hote with pick up service.

St. Sophia  ; The ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii); Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

Ancient Hippordome; The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar); In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.

12:30 - 13:00 PM At the end of the tour, return to the center of the Sultanahmet area.

Note: During the Half Day Tour; Lunch is not included