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Byzantine Churches of Constantinople (Visits from Exterior)

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400 to 450 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking licenced & professional guiding
  • Personal expenses
  • All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside
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Meeting and Pickup

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Complimentary pick up and drop off from centrally located European Side hotels

What To Expect

Chora Museum

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)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tekfur Sarayi

13th-century Byzantine palace in the north-western part of the old city of Constantinople (Visit from outside)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vlaherna Meryem Ana Church

An Eastern Orthodox church
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Mary of the Mongols

The only remaining Byzantine church of Constantinople that has never been converted to a mosque, always remained open to the Greek Orthodox Church
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Private Fener Greek High School

The oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fethiye Muzesi (Pammakaristos Church)

The Pammakaristos Church was constructed in the early part of the 12th century
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Walls of Istanbul

You will see the walls and gates of Constantinople
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Molla Zeyrek Mosque

This mosque is made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

You wil see Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St Polyeuktos

Ancient Byzantine church in Constantinople, built by the noblewoman Anicia Juliana and dedicated to Saint Polyeuctus
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Byzantine Churches of Constantinople (Visits from Exterior)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5744BYZANTINE

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking licenced & professional guiding
  • Transportation
  • Personal expenses
  • All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All the places in the itinerary will be visited from outside.
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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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