Istanbul Ancient Monasteries Full-Day Tour with Lunch
(14) Reviews
Istanbul
About
We will see as many churches as we can see from outside. Our day starts with the visit of St. Saviour of Chora from outside. Built originally as a part of a monastery complex in the 4th century, transformed to a mosque at the beginning of 16th century, became a museum in 1945, and recently retransformed to a mosque again. We will continue with Tekfur Palace, a late 13th-century Byzantine palace. Next stop is the Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, an Eastern Orthodox church. We will see the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols from 7th century. And the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul, Phanar Greek Orthodox College. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinopl...
Highlights
From 6 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Lunch
Transportation
Personal expenses
All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Istanbul Ancient Monasteries Full-Day Tour with Lunch
(14) Reviews
Istanbul
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About
We will see as many churches as we can see from outside. Our day starts with the visit of St. Saviour of Chora from outside. Built originally as a part of a monastery complex in the 4th century, transformed to a mosque at the beginning of 16th century, became a museum in 1945, and recently retransformed to a mosque again. We will continue with Tekfur Palace, a late 13th-century Byzantine palace. Next stop is the Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, an Eastern Orthodox church. We will see the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols from 7th century. And the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul, Phanar Greek Orthodox College. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinopl...
Highlights
From 6 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Lunch
Transportation
Personal expenses
All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside
Itinerary
1
Chora Museum
Greek orthodox church, originally built in the early 4th century as part of a monastery complex outside the city walls of Constantinople (Visit from outside)
30 minutes
2
Tekfur Sarayi
13th-century Byzantine palace in the north-western part of the old city of Constantinople (Visit from outside)
30 minutes
3
Vlaherna Meryem Ana Church
An Eastern Orthodox church
30 minutes
4
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols
The only remaining Byzantine church of Constantinople that has never been converted to a mosque, always remained open to the Greek Orthodox Church
30 minutes
5
Private Fener Greek High School
The oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul
30 minutes
6
Fethiye Muzesi (Pammakaristos Church)
The Pammakaristos Church was constructed in the early part of the 12th century
30 minutes
7
The Walls of Istanbul
You will see the walls and gates of Constantinople
45 minutes
8
Molla Zeyrek Mosque
This mosque is made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel
45 minutes
9
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
You wil see Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
30 minutes
10
Church of St Polyeuktos
Ancient Byzantine church in Constantinople, built by the noblewoman Anicia Juliana and dedicated to Saint Polyeuctus
