Byzantine Monastries of Istanbul Tour

Tour Info:

Tour Days: Everyday – All year round
Duration: Full-day
Status: Regular walking tour (also available in private basis)
Pick up time: To be confirmed

Highlights:

• Polyeuktos Church (Ruins)
• Pantocrator Church
• Aspar Cistern
• Pammakaristos Church (Fethiye Mosque)
• Chapel of St. John The Forerunner
• Monastery of St. Saviour in Chora

Itinerary:

This is the best tour for the fans of Byzantine Art and civilization to learn more about the Byzantium Empire.

Istanbul is the capital of the Byzantium Empire that rocked the world from the 4^th to 15^th centuries. In this fabulous tour, we take you in the trail of Byzantine Monasteries in Istanbul. This special walk covers most of the historical monasteries of Byzantine Constantinople.

You will see the ruins of Byzantine churches, Byzantine stone houses, cisterns, dungeons, columns, palaces, and lots of other ruins.

Definitely, the highlight of the day is the church of St. Saviour of Chora. You will be amazed by the mosaics and frescos. After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.