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DT1
- BYZANTIAN
RELICS - Half Day Morning Tour
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 ST.
SOPHIA
This ancient basilica, built by Constantine
the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed
by Justinian in the 6th century, is one
of the architectural marvels of all time.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE
Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th
century by the architect Mehmet, is known
as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent
interior decoration of blue İznik tiles.
HIPPODROME
Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot
races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk
of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column
and the Column of Constantine.
TURKISH
& ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM GRAND COVER
BAZAAR
In this labyrinth of streets and passages
are more then 4,000 shops with each
trade having its own area: the goldsmiths'
street, the carpet sellers, Turkish
arts and crafts, such as handpainted
ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware,
brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware
and meerschaum pipes. USD
65
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DT2
- OTTOMAN
RELICS - Half Day Afternoon Tour
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TOPKAPI
PALACE
The great palace of the Ottoman sultans
from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing
an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver,
and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the
sultans and their families, the famous jewels
of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the
Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet
Mohammed.
SÜLEYMANIYE
MOSQUE The
mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent
was built between 1550 and 1557 by the
famous architect Sinan whose wish was
to surpass the builders of St.
Sophia which is conspicuous from its
great size, emphasized by the four minarets
rising one from each corner of the courtyard
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65
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CLOSED
St.
Sophia - Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum
on Monday / Replaced
with Underground Cistern. Topkapı Palace
on Tuesday / Replaced
with Beylerbeyi Palace
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DT3
- BYZANTIAN
& OTTOMAN
RELICS - Full Day Tour
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Combination
of Tour
DT1 & DT2
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ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE USD
100
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Also
visioned during the tours:
Aquaduct
of Valens, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine
Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II,
Galata Bridge, Golden Horn |
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DT4
- 4 MORNING
& 4 AFTERNOON
- Half Day Tour
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BOSPHORUS ON PRIVATE BOAT
Operates Between 1 july - 30 September (With
Regular Boat Between 1 October - 30 june)
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SPICE BAZAAR:
(Egyptian Bazaar)
The air here is filled with the enticing
aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron,
mint, thyme and every other concievable
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BEDESTEN
exhibits the traditional silk
weaving courses carpet weaving courses
authorised by the Ministry of National
Education. Possibility to see jewellery,
handicrafts center and leatherware show.
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ON BOAT
A
traditional excursion by boat
along the waterway seperating
Europe and Asia.The shore is lined
with old wooden villas, palaces
of marble, fortresses, and small
fishing villages. During the excursion
you will pass the magnificent
Dolmabahçe Palace, and further
along, the parks and imperial
pavillions of Yıldız Palace. On
the coastal edge of this park,
is Çırağan Palace, 300 meters
of is marble facade faces the
shore. At Ortaköy a great variety
of artists gather every Sunday
to display their work along the
street. Ortaköy is a symbol of
tolerance with a church, a mosque
and a synagogue existing side
by side for centuries.
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RUMELİ FORTRESS
Built
by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452
prior to the conquest of Istanbul,
was completed in only four months
to control and protect Bosphorus.
It is one of the most beautiful
works of military architecture
anywhere in the world.
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DT5
- TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)
- Half Day Afternoon Tour
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BEYLERBEYİ
PALACE The
summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with
its original furniture and magnificent gardens
with the HAREM on the ASIAN.
BOSPHORUS
BRIDGE Unique chance to
step from one continent (ASIA) to another
(EUROPE)
ÇAMLICA HILL
The highest point in Istanbul.
At the top of it you can rest and admire
the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and
the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens,
landscaped in traditional style.
SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT
BEDESTEN exhibits
the traditional silk weaving girls at
the carpet weaving courses authorised
by the Ministry of National Education
Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts
center and leatherware show. Free time
provided for shopping. USD
65
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CLOSED
Spice Bazaar on Sunday
Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday
& Thursday / Replaced
with Chora Church and Eyüp Mosque. /
Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday
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DT6
- BOSPHORUS
& TWO
CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)
- Full Day Tour
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SPICE
BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELİ FORTRESS
BEYLERBEYİ PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN USD
100
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Combination
of Tour
DT4 (4 Morning) &
DT5
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DT7
- PRINCES'
ISLANDS
- Full Day Tour
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OPERATES
ALL YEAR
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Cruise
in MARMARA
SEA to
PRINCES'
ISLANDS, retreats
for the Byzantine princes are famous
for their beautiful pine woods and beaches.
The largest and most enjoyable of the
islands is Büyükada. There you can enjoy
a ride in a horsedrawn carriage among
the pine
trees after relaxing on the beaches
in the numerous coves of its coast.
Evening return to Istanbul and transfer
to hotels. USD
100
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DT8
-BOSPHORUS & PRINCES'
ISLANDS
ON PRIVATE YACTH- Full Day Tour
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Operates
Between 1 June - 30 September only on Sunday
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.jpg) Departure by private boat from Golden Horn
and cruise through Bosphorus seeing the
architectural masterpieces from different
times of history and natural beauties of
the Asiatic and European shores.
Cruise continues passing under the Bosphorus
Bridge and by the Leander's Tower for Büyükada,
most popular amongst the Princes Islands
where lunch will be served at a fish restaurant.
Swimming possibility depending on the weather
condition.
Evening cruise back to Istanbul transfer
to hotels. USD
100
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ALSO
VISIONED DURING THE TOUR
Topkapı
Palace - Leander's tower - Üsküdar from
sea
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 Begin
the day with a walking tour that takes you from
Istiklal Street in Beyoglu to the Galata quarter
- the way lined with historic diplomatic posts,
handsome old houses, fashionable boutiques and
upscale restaurants. Stop-off at Galata Tower,
once the high-point of the Genoese fortified
town, before visiting the Neve Shalom Synagogue,
one of the larger modern synagogues in the city.
Next is the Ashkenazi Synagogue; an attractive
blend of European and Arabesque styles. Following
a lunch break in the old town, the tour arrives
at the Jewish quarter of Balat, alongside the
Golden Horn, where we visit the Ottoman Baroque
style Ahrida Synagogue. End the day with a coffee
atop Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup, alongside a spectacular
view of the Golden Horn.
Ask for prices
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 The
most dominating landmark of the Golden Horn
skyline fitfully opens the tour - Suleymaniye
Mosque, a reflection of the Ottoman Empire at
its peak. Next, gaze upon the breathtaking series
of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes within the
Chora Church. Afterwards, enjoy a coffee atop
Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup, alongside a spectacular
view of the Golden Horn. Following a lunch break
at the oldest restaurant in Istanbul - Daruzziyafe,
you will walk the streets of Pera, the cultural
center of the city. End the day with a breathtaking
full-circle panoramic view of the Golden Horn,
Pera and the Bosphorus, from the Genoese Galata
Tower.
Ask for prices
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DT11
-Dinner and Night show
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 Enjoy
a scenic evening drive through a majestic
city of illuminated palaces, mosques and
bridges before arriving at the restaurant.
Savor a full-course meal accompanied by
a live musical and dance performance from
a variety of regional Folk Dancers, renowned
Belly Dancers and Turkish Pop Musicians,
in full costume before you..
USD 65
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