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Christian Heritage Private Tour In Istanbul: Byzantine Churches

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8 hours (approx.)
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Follow the Christian heritage in Istanbul by luxury private car and private guide. Spend a full day around the old city, visit spectacular Byzantine Churches including Patriarch, Blacharnae, St. Savour-in-Chora, Pammarictos, Pege, St.Sargius and Bacchus and Pantocrator Churches.

What's Included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Museum Entrance/Admission Fees
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Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

Take a peek inside the Patriarchate Church, as you hear how ancient Constantinople became an important capital of Christianity, and admire the Orthodox Christian church which is still an important center of worship today.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Meryem Ana Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi

An impressive shrine to the Holy Virgin, and famous for its Hagiasma.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Chora Museum

Byzantine monastery of St.Savidr in Chora with its exquisite mosaics and colorful school.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fethiye Muzesi (Pammakaristos Church)

Peek into the underground cistern at Zoodochos Pege.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Mary Draperis

Is an Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul. The little edifice, built in 1867, got the same dedication as the shrine erected in this place in the fifth century which, until its destruction in 1434, was one of the most important sanctuaries of Greek Orthodoxy.
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Chora Museum

Due to this trend, the Komnenos designed a church with an underground cemetery where the dynasty members would be buried. In this place called Monastery of Christ Pantokrator, dozens of religious officials would serve. There would be 80 monks, 45 ministers and a hospital within the foundation.Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantocrator consists of three separate buildings adjacent to each other. The structures were built at different times and are not symmetrical. However, the Church of the Monastery, which was a combination of three churches, is still impressive.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Chora Museum

The monastic complex of Christ PANTOCRATOR (Zeyrek) was one of the largest and best organized of the Byzantine period, comprising two churches and a funerary chapel, baths, a hospice for the aged, a hospital and a medical school, a hostel for travelers and a library can only be seen from outside.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christian Heritage Private Tour In Istanbul: Byzantine Churches?

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

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

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What's Included

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  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Museum Entrance/Admission Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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