Istanbul Byzantine Group Tour
You’ll visit the Byzantine-era Blachernae Palace and the Ottoman Yedikule Fortress. We’ll drive under the ancient Valens Aqueduct before discovering the colorful streets of Balat. The tour concludes at the majestic Iron Church and the Church of St. George, the spiritual center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Tour Highlights
- Istanbul – Palace of Blachernae
- Istanbul – Yedikule Fortress
- Istanbul – Valens Aqueduct
- Istanbul – Balat
- Istanbul – Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Iron Church)
Price from
$429.00
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Tour Information
Tour Operator:
Fez Travel
Max group size:
Up to 20
Destination
Turkey
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Inclusions:
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Transportation between your hotel and Sultanahmet
- Pick up and drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel
- Entrance fees
Departures:
This tour is available on any day of the year
Itinerary
Day 1
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm.
We begin at the remnants of the former Imperial Palace, Blachernae Palace. Next, Yedikule Fortress, a stone guardian where Ottoman and Byzantine legacies unite. We drive beneath the Valens Aqueduct, a remarkable engineering feat. Balat’s vibrant streets embrace us, their cobbled paths leading to the enigmatic Iron Church. Finally, the Church of St. George, the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s spiritual heart.