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Byzantine Churches of Istanbul (Full Day Tour with Lunch)

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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 Constantinople is also on our itinerary. We will finish our tour with Monastery of the Pantocrator, the most typical example of architecture of the Byzantine middle period in Constantinople. And finally we will see the remains of the Church of St. Polyeuctus, from the 6th century.
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  • 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
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Complimentary pick up and drop off from centrally located European Side hotels

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  • Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
  • Chora Museum, Istanbul, Turkiye
    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
  • Tekfur Sarayi, Istanbul, Turkey
    13th-century Byzantine palace in the north-western part of the old city of Constantinople (Visit from outside)
    30 minutes
  • Ayvansaray, Kuytu Sk., 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkije
    An Eastern Orthodox church
    30 minutes
  • Church of St. Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul, Turkiye
    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
  • Balat, Sancaktar Ykş. No:36, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    The oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul
    30 minutes
  • Fethiye Muzesi (Pammakaristos Church), Istanbul, Turkiye
    The Pammakaristos Church was constructed in the early part of the 12th century
    30 minutes
  • Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls), Istanbul, Turkey
    You will see the walls and gates of Constantinople
    45 minutes
  • Zeyrek, İbadethane Sk. No:2, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkije
    This mosque is made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel
    45 minutes
  • Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
    You wil see Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
    30 minutes
  • Church of St Polyeuktos, Istanbul, Turkiye
    Ancient Byzantine church in Constantinople, built by the noblewoman Anicia Juliana and dedicated to Saint Polyeuctus
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
robert I
25 Sep 2022
We essentially toured slums. Churches were not seen even from exterior. Lunch was offered in a slum and my wife and I got sick. Will never use viator or trip advisor again
George_C
12 May 2022
Diana was an outstanding guide. She knew her subject matter very well and was very professional. Also could explain things in context of the current situation
kingsongeo
06 Feb 2020
Wow! Wow! And wow! This is one of the best experience to have in Istanbul. It takes an excellent guide, and be prepared with your extended distance walking shoes. Lutfallah, the guide, skillfully navigated the city. Superb!
This tour in Istanbul is organized by Istanbul Walks

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