Best of Istanbul for Families - Discovery Family Istanbul (2023 ONLY)

8 hours | Istanbul | I S T - 6 1 1
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Points of Interest

  • Topkapi Palace
  • Underground Cistern
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Designed to entertain children and adults, this tour provides a memorable experience that will capture the attention of the entire family. A ride into Old Town brings you to the Topkapi Palace, the former palace of Ottoman sultans. Now a museum, it displays an extraordinary collection of art and jewels, including the famed 86-carat pear-shaped Topkapi Diamond. Then, head underground into the dimly lit Basilica Cistern and a colossal chamber filled 336 marble columns. After a traditional Turkish lunch, you'll visit the Grand Bazaar-the world's largest with over 4,000 shops. Watch a carpet demonstration as you savor a snack and beverage, and explore the shops filled with jewelry, carpets, leather ware, and copper goods. Then, you're off to the Church of the Holy Wisdom, considered one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture, rich with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings.

Special Notes:

The Grand Bazaar is closed on official holidays and religious festive days; the covered section of Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Bazaar visits on Sunday consist of outside shops and might be replaced with Spice Market, if necessary.
Modest attire is required during religious sites visits; knees, shoulders, and midriffs must be covered.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
All tours in the Old Town require considerable walking, as it is closed to traffic
Expect dense traffic conditions in Istanbul.
The Harem section in Topkapi Palace is not included in this tour. Some sections in the Topkapi Palace may be temporarily under renovation and closed to the public. St. Sophia Gallery's section is not included.
This tour contains a significant amount of walking and is not suggested for wheelchair confined guests.
All tours in the Old Town require considerable walking, as it is closed to traffic
Expect dense traffic conditions in Istanbul.
This tour contains a significant amount of walking and is not suggested for wheelchair confined guests.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship and drive to Old City

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Travel time: 00:30

Walk to Underground Cistern

  • Transport type: Walking
  • Travel time: 00:15

Visit of Underground Cistern

  • Time at site: 00:30

Drive back to port

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Travel time: 00:50

Walk to St. Sophia from drop off point

  • Transport type: Walking
  • Travel time: 00:10

Visit of St. Sophia (including waiting time)

  • Time at site: 01:15

Walk to Topkapi Palace

  • Transport type: Walking
  • Travel time: 00:15

Visit of Topkapi Palace

  • Time at site: 01:15

Lunch at Local Restaurant

  • Time at site: 01:00

Walk to Grand Bazaar

  • Transport type: Walking
  • Travel time: 00:20

Optional Carpet Demonstration

  • Time at site: 00:40

Free Time at Grand Bazaar

  • Time at site: 01:00