Available as a half or full day experience.
Constantine the Great decided to leave the weary and tired Rome behind to find a new Rome, where west met east, a city that would be the powerhouse of the world for centuries to come: Constantinople.
The day starts with a visit to Hagia Sophia, the jewel of the city, a.k.a. the Divine Wisdom, the largest dome of Christendom for about a thousand years. Then, you will continue to the ancient Hippodrome, where sports were the excuse, but politics was the real game, you listen to stories of emperors and empresses who struggled for power. You will marvel at the jaw-dropping architecture in the Underground Cistern, one of the largest water supplies at the heart of the capital city. In the afternoon, you will head to the Byzantine land walls and visit the Church of St. Savior in Chora and see the glittering golden mosaics adorning the interior. Before your day ends at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, center of the Christian Orthodox world and visit the only Byzantine Church of the city which was never converted into a mosque to see its vibrant iconography, the Church of Mary of the Mongols.
Walking: moderate
- You will meet your guide at your hotel or at a location you prefer.
- Tour can be customized based on your specifications, travel plans and expectations.
What’s included
- A certified SRM guide
- Public transportation
- Admissions
- Fast track
Contact us for questions, prices, booking and customization.
