Arriving at port for 4pm on a Thursday. Will sites be open?Did not find any excursions that start late enough outside dinner cruises. Is it possible to go inside Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and maybe the Bazaar (closes at 7) on our own? Is the tram the best way to get into the city and do we need to book in advance?thanks for any feedback

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VSGTraveling · Answer

Thursdays are not holy days so the city is wide open. However, with a 4 pm arrival the sites will be closed for touring by the time you dock and are permitted to disembark. Consider hiring a taxi for a tour of the city. Also, if you ride the trams, you will need local currency...be sure to have it in advance. If you are a walker, you can walk the harbor area. There are many restaurants and seating to enjoy the view of the Black Sea. Have fun!!

Kar1A · Answer

Consider traffic I doubt it. But you can try. Ages ago we got in about that time. Transfer to hotel room over an hour. Check in and then we were hungry and tired. Didn’t get to do any of that. Oh well. Still great trip. New port is huge getting around. Best to you.

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