Fatih Trip Overview
Istanbul has been an autochthonous city with the rich history of 8.500 years. It was the capital of three empires interwining the elegance and the art of Byzantion, extraordinary glory of the Eastern Roman Empire and the maginificence of Ottoman Empire. * The tour provides a unique experience with local surprises in the hidden spots. * Exclusive tour led by a private guide ——
*There are no shopping stops made during our tour but if our guests would like to do some shopping following the conclusion of the tour we can be of assistance.
** Şerifiye Cistern can be replaced with Basilica Cistern upon request.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
Istanbul has been an autochthonous city with the rich history of 8.500 years. It was the capital of three empires interwining the elegance and the art of Byzantion, extraordinary glory of the Eastern Roman Empire and the maginificence of Ottoman Empire. * The tour provides a unique experience with local surprises in the hidden spots. * Exclusive tour led by a private guide ——
*There are no shopping stops made during our tour but if our guests would like to do some shopping following the conclusion of the tour we can be of assistance.
** Şerifiye Cistern can be replaced with Basilica Cistern upon request.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The palace was the political center of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries, until they built Dolmabahce Palace by the waterside.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Hagia Sophia is one of the most impressive museums of Istanbul; built as a Christian church, then converted into a mosque, now serving as a museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. This mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I between 1609 and 1616 and is located in the district of old Istanbul that is named after this Ottoman Sultan and it is distinguished by its six slender minarets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Theodosius Cistern, Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
The Şerefiye Cistern was built by Roman Emperor Theodosius II between 428 and 443 to store water supplied by the Valens Aqueduct. The Aqueduct of Valens was redistributed by Theodosius from its original supply to the Nymphaeum, the Baths of Zeuxippus and the Great Palace of Constantinople. This redistribution led to the construction of the Theodosius Cistern.
Duration: 30 minutes
