Hagia Sophia, Sultans & Byzantine Secrets Walking Tour
ID: GYG1529577-2331860
Categorie:
Land: Turkije
Duur:
02:00 uren
Beschrijving
Explore Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district on a guided walking tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, and learn about iconic monuments, such as Hagia Sophia and the Obelisk.
Begin your journey in Sultanahmet and explore the ancient Hippodrome, the center of Byzantine public life, where thousands gathered for legendary chariot races and where political decisions could change the destiny of an empire. Discover the stories behind the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column, ancient monuments that survived the rise and fall of civilizations.
Continue to the Blue Mosque and learn how Ottoman sultans created a new imperial center after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
The highlight of the tour is Hagia Sophia, the monument that has stood at the crossroads of Christianity and Islam for almost 1,500 years. From its creation under Emperor Justinian as the greatest church of the Byzantine world, to its transformation into an Ottoman mosque and its role in modern Turkey, Hagia Sophia reflects the many identities of Istanbul.
Hear the stories of emperors, sultans, rebellions and the people who shaped this extraordinary city, as you uncover the secrets behind Istanbul's most iconic landmarks.
Hoogtepunten
- Explore the ancient Hippodrome, the center of Byzantine public life
- Discover the stories behind the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column
- Visit the Blue Mosque and learn how Ottoman sultans created a new center
- Learn about Hagia Sophia, a monument at the crossroads of Christianity and Islam
- Hear the stories of emperors, sultans, and the people who shaped Istanbul
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves visiting religious sites, so dress modestly and carry a head scarf if you would like to visit the mosque
Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the German Fountain
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Sultanahmet
- Visit to the ancient Hippodrome
- Stories of the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Entry tickets to main attractions
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals and drinks
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
