Tour to Byzantium: Half Day Tour (Tour TTB)

Explore Istanbul's Historical Treasures

• Golden Horn: Natural naval harbor of the Byzantines, renowned for its distinctive shape and golden reflections under sunlight.
• Patriarchate at Fener: Seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great declared Christianity the Roman Empire's religion.
• Church of Panagia of Blachernae: Celebrated shrine of the Holy Virgin, famous for its "Hagiasma" (holy water) and "Hagion Lousma" (sacred bath).
• Anemas Dungeons: Part of Blachernae Palace, featuring 14 dungeons with two basements below sea-level, once used to imprison high-ranking statesmen.
• Tekfur Palace: 12th-century pavilion adjacent to the city walls, the lone surviving structure of the Blachernae Palace.
• St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum): Byzantine monastery known for its exquisite mosaics and frescoes depicting biblical scenes and miracles of Jesus.
• Byzantine City Walls: 22 km fortification surrounding the Acropolis of Byzantium with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.

General Info & Conditions:

• Includes: A/C transportation, round trip transfers from/to central hotels, professional guidance, entrance fees, donations, meals/drinks (lunch on full day tours), boat tours, ferry tickets, cable-car, and V.A.T. (20%).
• Child Policy: 30% discount for children under 7, free for ages 0-2.
• Booking Requirements: Full guest names and passport numbers are mandatory due to government regulations.
• Cancellation Policy: No cancellations within 24 hours; no refunds for unused portions.
• Tour Adjustments: Citio reserves the right to alter, postpone, or cancel tours due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Disclaimer: Citio disclaims responsibility for unvisited sites due to reasons beyond control and for personal belongings.

Note: Reservations must be made by 16:00 the previous day due to service provider availability.