Life at the court of the Ottoman and Byzantine emperors.
On our excursion you will be immersed in three historical eras. Let's start with the Ottoman Empire and the most impressive residence of the sultans — Topkapi Palace. We will go through all the main halls, except the harem, and you will not resist their luxury.
Then we will visit the Church of St. Irene — court temple of the Byzantine emperors.
And to be transported to modern Istanbul, we'll board a ship and go for a walk along the Bosphorusand the Golden Horn, enjoying the timeless beauty of the city landscapes.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
Information
The price includes:
- Transfer from the hotel, (tourist area)
- Skip-the-line museum tickets
- Guide
- Transfer back to the hotel
Not included in the price:
- Personal expenses
Excursion starting point:
- Your hotel
Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%.
Important:
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Visiting holy places is allowed only in modest clothing, and you must also have a headscarf when visiting a mosque.
We recommend:
Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion
Attractions
Topkapi or Topkapi, obsolete. The Seraglio was the main palace of the Ottoman Empire until the mid-19th century. Located in the historical center of Istanbul, on Cape Sarayburnu, at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn into the Sea of Marmara. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the palace was turned into a museum - one of the largest in area in the world
The Bosphorus is a strait between Europe and Asia Minor, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Paired with the Dardanelles, it connects the Black Sea with the Aegean, which is part of the Mediterranean. On both sides of the strait is the largest Turkish city, Istanbul, occupying the eastern and western ends of the Pashaeli and Kocaeli peninsulas, respectively. The Bosporus and Dardanelles straits are known as the Black Sea (or Turkish) Straits. As part of the only passage between the Black and Mediterranean Seas, the Bosphorus has always been of great importance