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 30 USD
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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 Iznik 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 Prophe t 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. Topkapi Palace on Tuesday / Replaced
with Beylerbeyi Palace
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  60 USD
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ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
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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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 30 USD
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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
herb and spice.
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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. 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 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.
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RUMELÝ 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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BEYLERBEYÝ 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.
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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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 60 USD
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SPICE BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELÝ FORTRESS
BEYLERBEYÝ PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN
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 60 USD
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.
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 60 USD
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
1Topkapý Palace - Leander's tower - Üsküdar
from sea
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