Highlights of Istanbul by A Private Full-Day Shore Excursion.

The combination of both Byzantian (Eastern Roman) and Ottoman heritage will give you all the historic ambiance to breathe the city. Feel the victory and disappointment of the gladiators while walking through Hippodrome. Discover the fascinating construction of St. Sophia to explore its stories with the stunning mosaics. Then visit the Underground Cistern where Medusa will whisper her secret; this is also the palace where the movie ''Inferno '' (-The Hell- written by Dan Brown) was ended up. After experiencing the Byzantian heritage, next will be Ottoman. Visit the royal palace of the Ottoman Empire with its amazing collections. Visit the famous Blue Mosque with its 21. 043 pieces of 17th century Iznik tiles. End up the day at the Grand Bazaar with its 22 entrances, 65 ally, and 3700 shops. If you have the passion to explore the sites with a history lover, this is gonna be a fantastic stop during your sailing over the oceans.

After meeting you at the pier, we will head to Old Town ( Sultanahmet ) where you are going to have the chance to see all the major sites in the city; such as Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Underground Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. * Hippodrome - takes 30 minutes to visit * Blue Mosque (closed during the pray times) - takes 30 minutes * St. Sophia - takes 1 hour * Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesday) - takes 2 hours * Underground Cistern - takes 30 minutes * Grand (Covered) Bazaar (closed on Sunday) - takes at least 1 hour ** Timing might change in terms of the guests' interests. ** Tour takes almost 6-7 hours including a lunch break. *** Please keep in mind that this is a suggested itinerary. According to your interest and time, we may change/add some sites or I can organize any customized itinerary for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.