Half Day Istanbul Archeology Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Hagia Sophia
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Grand Bazaar
Highlights
- Half Day Istanbul Archeology Tours
- Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia
- Visit magnificent Archaeology Museum
- Shop in the largest covered markets in the world Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarşı)
- Entrance fees included
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia ,you will be captivated by the beauty ,of this ancient basilica, with its mosaics, nartex, galleries and incomparable architecture, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century. Visit the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, just inside the first court of Topkapi Palace and includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient. The museum has an excellent collection of Greek and Roman artifacts, including finds from Ephesus and Troy. After leaving the Archaeology Museum, you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is like any bazaar except that, as its explains, it is all within one huge building. Depending on how you measure it, the covered market here could be the largest shopping center in the world, numbering over 4,000 individual shops, you will find among masses of modern trash an approximation of youthful dreams of the glamorous oriental market.Inclusions
Pickup and drop off where the tour concludes. “Hotel or Cruise Ports”
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Istanbul requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
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I will start my review from underlining that Hagia Sophia is not very impressive from outside but when you go inside you understand that it's reason nr. 1 why you should stop in Istanbul. It's very symbolic place which witnessed 2 Empires and has elements of both Christian and Muslim religions.
We loved the Hagia Sophia. It was great to see on the inside and outside. We took lots of photos.
Very rich archeological museum, rich collection of sarcophagus. There is also very modern exhbition from port underwater excavation that is impressive.
There is quite a few gems in the archaeology museum, including a portion of the chain that the Byzantines would place across the Golden Horn to protect Constantinople from attach. The displays are not so great (with a few exceptions), but it a way it makes the museum more interesting.
A trip to Istanbul without seeing Hagia Sophia would be a big mistake. This place is breathtakingly beautiful. Its shear size is difficult to fathom until you are right in the centre of it. Its intricate detail in every column, the mosaic work, and its marble work (which looks like a gigantic quilt with varying patterns) makes it one the most impressive places of worship I’ve visited.
It was a great experience to visit Istanbul.You can get great panoromic city photographs from golden horn.I recommend to drink and taste traditional Turkish foods in this wonderful city. Topkapi palace,bosphorus,blue mosque,grand bazaar,taksim was amazing. Our guide was also very friendly and she gave us historical information about the amazing city.
La antigua iglesia de santa sofia aun sigue eb pie pero como mezquita pero aun dentro eata intacta…
Hagia Sophia, built in the 6th century AD by Justinian, is a true marvel. Justinian was a Roman Emperor (Eastern), and commissioned a church to be built. What a church! It is the largest free supporting dome known, and has survived many earthquakes. The inside is quite beautiful, and some of the Byzantine mosaics are truly stunning.
I was truly amazed by this museum, with the territory and number of ancient valuable exhibits you can find here. My daughter of 12 was very much enthusiastic and impressed and we've spent around two+ hours here – the museum is not one building and you can really find a lot here!
Cojimos un tour privado en istanbul y vimos muchisimo pero la verdad creo que twngo que repetirlo