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100% refund if cancelled 1 day before departure

<ul><li>Lunch</li><li>Gratuities (optional)</li></ul>

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

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No, food and drinks are not included.

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Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

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Yes, advance booking is recommended to ensure your place on the tour.

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Travel back in history on a half-day tour from Istanbul enteringr the naval harbor of the Byzantines and see the Golden Horn, St Savior in Chora, Anemas Dungeions, Tekfur Palace, the Byzantine City Walls and much more!In the Natural naval harbor of the Byzantines see the Golden Horn, named because of its hornlike shape and golden reflection of the glittering waves under sunshine when viewed from the hill tops. Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.Enter the Church of Panagia of Blachernae, the best known and most celebrated shrine of the Holy Virgin famed with the “Hagiasma” (holy water) and the “Hagion Lousma” (sacred bath). See St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery with fantastic mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from the bible, the life and miracles of Jesus.Walk around the Anemas Dungeons (from outside) were part of the Blachernae Palace, unique in the world with its historical and architectural structure. Consisting of 14 separate dungeons, each having 2 basements below sea-level with cells for the prisoners and two towers. It was used as a prison for high ranked statesmen. View Tekfur Palace (from outside) built in the 12th century adjacent to the city walls, the only surviving pavillion of the Blachernae Palace and the Byzantine City Walls surrounding the acropolis of Byzantium with 22 km long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.During your tour you will visit:Patriarchate at FenerChurch of Panagia of BlachernaeSt. Savior in ChoraAnemas DungeonsTekfur PalaceByzantine City WallsGolden Horn Meeting Point:Please confirm the pickup location and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking. If pick-up is not available at your hotel meet your tour in front of Tamara Restaurant at the old City at 2.00pm. Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Discover Istanbul&rsquo;s rich Byzantine heritage on a half-day tour of iconic ancient sites</li>
	<li>Visit the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and UNESCO World Heritage site</li>
	<li>Explore the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel that provided water for ancient Constantinople</li>
	<li>Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the former centre of Byzantine social life and sports events</li>
	<li>Half-day guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Hippodrome</li>
	<li>Entry fees to all included sites</li>
	<li>English-speaking guide</li>
	<li>Pickup and drop-off (only available from central located hotels)</li>
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Important: please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after bookingMaximum of 20 people per tour groupBe ready for pick-up 10 minutes prior to the tours departureVouchers must be printed. Vouchers on smartphones or tables are not accepted.

Half-day Tour to Byzantium from Istanbul

Please confirm the pickup location and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking. If pick-up is not available at your hotel meet your tour in front of Tamara Restaurant at the old City at 2.00pm.

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