Golden Horn Half Day Morning Tour  

Daily Departs: 08.30 Returns: 12.00

• BYZANTINE CITY WALLS :
  Built durin the V Th century by Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, the 8 kilometers-long walls of Constantinople surrounded and protected the city and were breached only twice, the first time by the soldiers of the Fourth Crusade who sacked and ruined the city on April 13th 1204 and the second time by Sultan Mehmet II. The Coqueror on Tuesday 29 of May 1453 when he conquered Constantinople at the age of 21; they are one of the greatest and most impressive fortification systems ever built.
• CASTEL OF SEVEN TOWERS :
  Built at the beginnig of the walls, it was used as a prison during both Byzantine and Ottoman Empire periods.
• CHORA CHURCH (Church of Holy Savior in Chora) :
  The breathaking mosaics and frescoes decorating the interior carried out during the XIV th century are considered as the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art.
• CABLE CAR TO PIERRE LOTI HILL :
  Climb to the famous hill by cable-lift where you can catch the beautiful view on the Golden Horn and the Old city while drinking a turkish tea or coffee.
• GOLDEN HORN :
  On the legendary Golden Horn that will allow you to discover an unforgettable architectural of imperial mosques, churches, and bridges

Half day morning tours terminate at Sultanahmet Square !

CLOSED :
Wednesday : Chora Church

INCLUDES :
Transportation, English Speaking Guidance, Museums and Entrance fees.

RESERVATION