Istanbul Shore Excursions

Key Details

Tour Name : Half Day Byzantine Relics Tour
Tour Code : CPS-17219
Itinerary : Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern, Hippodrome
Tour Duration : Approximately 4 ½ Hours
Pick up & Drop off : Istanbul Port

Description

You will be met at Istanbul Port by your professionally trained guide. Your Istanbul shore excursion will start with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period. Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered 8th Wonder of the World, was constructed by Emperor Justinianos as a church at the beginning of the 6th Century. The Church was converted into a mosque in 1453 and subsequently into a museum in 1935 by M. Kemal ATATURK. Hagia Sophia, which sheds light to history with its beautiful mosaics, is among the museums that are visited the most in the world. Next see, Underground Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Afterwards you drive back to port of Istanbul.

What is included

Round-trip transfers from Istanbul port, Transportation by private van with A/C, Professional licenced guide (English), Entrance fees

Reminders

Closed : Monday ; Hagia Sophia. (This place can replace with Chora Church)

Tour Prices (Per Person)

for parties of 2 people	110 US$ P.P.
for parties of 3 people	80 US$ P.P.
for parties of 4 to 5 people	65 US$ P.P.
for parties of 6 to 8 people	50 US$ P.P.
for parties of 9 to 10 people	40 US$ P.P.
for parties of 11 to 15 people	36 US$ P.P.

Discounts & Supplements

Prices are per person and there is no hidden cost.
A minimum of 2 pax per booking is required. If you are solo traveller, We could charge 2 people price.
There is 50% children discount for ages between 06-09. We do not charge for ages between 00-05.
The tour language is English. You may ask to have another languages speaking guides which will depend on availibility. It is charged extra 45,00 US$ per day for the other languages guided.

How Can I Book This Tour ?

Please fill the booking request form at the right of that page and post us online.
We will response your request within 12 hours and send you an official booking & credit card authorization form for your deposit (15%) payment.
Your tour will be confirmed by Celsus Travel after you paid deposit of your tour amount and we will send your confirmation document / vouchers.

Payment Policy

We request min 15% deposit for certain reservation and this payment should be while booking of tour plan.
The payment of balance can be cash to guide or can be with credit card at the end of tour.
We accept MasterCard, Visa for your payments by credit card.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is full refund of your payment.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is no refund.
If cruise ship cancel the stop in Istanbul port, there is full refund of your payment.