Istanbul Byzantine Group Tour

You'll visit the Byzantine-era Blachernae Palace and the Ottoman Yedikule Fortress. We'll drive under the ancient Valens Aqueduct before discovering the colorful streets of Balat. The tour concludes at the majestic Iron Church and the Church of St. George, the spiritual center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Day(s) : 1 Countries : Turkey Start City : Istanbul End City : Istanbul
Meals :

Itinerary

Day 1Istanbul City Tour Down

Duration: 9 am to 4 pm. We begin at the remnants of the former Imperial Palace, Blachernae Palace. Next, Yedikule Fortress, a stone guardian where Ottoman and Byzantine legacies unite. We drive beneath the Valens Aqueduct, a remarkable engineering feat. Balat's vibrant streets embrace us, their cobbled paths leading to the enigmatic Iron Church. Finally, the Church of St. George, the Ecumenical Patriarchate's spiritual heart.

Notes

Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 12.
Age : Minimum Age of 0. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
This tour is available on any day. Be aware that some sites are closed on some days.
Pick up and drop off is only from/to hotels located in the Sultanahmet (the old city) or Taksim area.
Pick up is between 08:00 and 09:00 depending on where there hotel is located. Please advise us of your pick up location upon booking, or at the latest 48 hours before-hand, so that we can confirm your pick up time.
3 business days before departure this product can not be automatically confirmed as we must check for availability of the required resources, before manually confirming it.
This tour is rated as Moderate, meaning it involves some walking, stairs, and is suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.

Inclusions

Tour includes

Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Transportation between your hotel and Sultanahmet
Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel
Entrance fees

Tour does not include

Highlights

Istanbul - Palace of Blachernae
Istanbul - Yedikule Fortress
Istanbul - Valens Aqueduct
Istanbul - Balat
Istanbul - Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Iron Church)
Istanbul - The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George

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Departure Dates

This tour is an 'On Demand' tour. This means it doesn't have fixed departure dates, can depart any day within the season, except where otherwise stated.

Prices

Date Between :
From 01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Category :
Standard

Per Person :
165 $

Child Age between 0 to 2 Discount : (100 %).

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