Byzantine Half-Day Tour Of Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Discover hundred years Byzantine relics of Amazing Istanbul. Explore the City and the culture within on this 5-hour tour of Istanbul.See the Byzantine Empire and other iconic sites along the way.
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Discover hundred years Byzantine relics of Amazing Istanbul. Explore the City and the culture within on this 5-hour tour of Istanbul.See the Byzantine Empire and other iconic sites along the way.This 5 hours private group tour allows to discover Magnificient Istanbul The church of Hagia Sophia (literally "Holy Wisdom") in Constantinople, now Istanbul, was first dedicated in 360 by Emperor Constantius, son of the city's founder, Emperor Constantine. Hagia Sophia served as the cathedra, or bishop's seat, of the city. Originally called Megale Ekklesia (Great Church), the name Hagia Sophia came into use around 430. The first church structure was destroyed during riots in 404; the second church, built and dedicated in 415 by Emperor Theodosius II, burned down during the Nika revolt of 532, which caused vast destruction and death throughout the city.
The Hippodrome (At Meydanı) was a of course a horse-racing track, what’s in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years.
Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is the mosques striking blue tiles that give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbuls most iconic attractions.
Finally, stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handcraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee.
After your tour Our guide will drop you to the Istanbul port.
The Hippodrome (At Meydanı) was a of course a horse-racing track, what’s in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years.
Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is the mosques striking blue tiles that give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbuls most iconic attractions.
Finally, stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handcraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee.
After your tour Our guide will drop you to the Istanbul port.
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