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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. |
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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. |
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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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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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ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE |
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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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. |
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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 |
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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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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. |
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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)
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. |
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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SPICE
BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELİ FORTRESS
BEYLERBEYİ PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN |
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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 |
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pine
trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous
coves of its coast. Evening return to Istanbul and
transfer to hotels. |
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. |
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ALSO
VISIONED DURING THE TOUR
Topkapı
Palace - Leander's tower - Üsküdar
from sea |
For more information and
reservation please contact:
Please do not hasitate to contact: tours@turkeyhotelsandtours.com |
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