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TOUR 1 -
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 Ýznik 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 30
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TOUR 2 -
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.
SULEYMANIYE 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 .USD
30
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CLOSED
St. Sophia - Turkish &
Islamic Arts Museum on Monday / Replaced
with Underground Cistern. Topkapý Palace on Tuesday /
Replaced
with Beylerbeyi Palace |
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TOUR 3 -
BYZANTIAN & OTTOMAN RELICS - Full Day Tour
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Combination of Tour
Tour 1 & Tour 2 |
ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANÝYE MOSQUE
USD 58 |
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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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TOUR 4
- 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)
SPICE BAZAAR:
(Egyptian Bazaar)
The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon,
caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable
herb and spice.
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. Free time provided
for shopping.
BOSPHORUS 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
Yýldýz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çýraðan
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.
RUMELI 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.
USD 58 |
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TOUR 5 -
TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe) - Half Day Afternoon Tour
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BEYLERBEYI 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)
CAMLICA 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 30
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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TOUR 6 -
BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe) - Full Day Tour
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Combination of Tour
DT4 (4 Morning) & DT5 |
SPICE
BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELI FORTRESS
BEYLERBEYI PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
CAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN
USD 58 |
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TOUR 7
- PRINCES' ISLANDS - Full Day Tour
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
58 |
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TOUR 8 -BOSPHORUS
& PRINCES' ISLANDS ON PRIVATE YACTH- Full Day Tour
Operates Between 1
June - 30 September only on Sunday
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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
58 |
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TOUR 9 -Jewish
Heritage
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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.
USD
190 |
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TOUR 10
-Golden Horne&Pera
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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
USD 58 |
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TOUR 11 -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 58 |
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