Christian Heritage Private Tour In Istanbul: Byzantine Churches

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44 Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Istanbul 34083 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meryem Ana Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi, Balat Mahallesi Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

An impressive shrine to the Holy Virgin, and famous for its Hagiasma.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chora Museum, Kariye Mahallesi, Kariye Camii Sokak, No: 18 EdirnekapI Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

Byzantine monastery of St.Savidr in Chora with its exquisite mosaics and colorful school.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Fethiye Muzesi (Pammakaristos Church), Fethiye Kapisi Sokak, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

Peek into the underground cistern at Zoodochos Pege.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Church of St. Mary Draperis, Istiklal Cad. No:215 Beyoglu Merkez, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chora Museum, Kariye Mahallesi, Kariye Camii Sokak, No: 18 EdirnekapI Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chora Museum, Kariye Mahallesi, Kariye Camii Sokak, No: 18 EdirnekapI Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Professional guide
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Museum Entrance/Admission Fees

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