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.
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.
Tour 2 : Old City Tour (Half Day)
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.
Combination Of Tour 1 And Tour2 Ful Day
Including Lunch
ST.SOPHIA ,BLUE MOSQUE ,HIPPODROME ,GRAND
COVERED BAZAAR, LUNCH ,TOPKAPI PALACE ,
SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE
Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day Tour Morning)
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 Yildiz Palace. On the
coastal edge of this park, is Çiragan 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.
ASIA AND EUROPE (Half Day Afternoon)
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.
Bosphorus And Two Continent Full Day (INCL.
LUNCH)
SPICE BAZAAR, BOSPHORUS ON BOAT, RUMELI
FORTRESS, BEYLERBEYi PALACE, BOSPHORUS
BRIDGE, ÇAMLICA HILL, SHOPPING - BEDESTEN
PRINCES ISLAND FULL DAY LUNCH INCL
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.
BOSPHORUS AND TURKIS BATH FULL DAY LUNCH
INCL.
SPICE BAZAAR BOSPHORUS ON BOAT RUMELI
FORTRESS & TURKISH BATH
In Istanbul, if you want to live a part of
your holiday which is full of unforgetable
memories in a public bath, to satisfy your
longing for a good massage in a authentic
public bath with a history longer than 400
years, to live the history in the marble
basins under the faucet in the bath through
which the water flows with the memories of
history, join us. The Turkish bath has tree
areas:
1) An area for undressing; you an take off
your clothes in the rooms in this area and
keep your clothes and valuables locked in
those rooms.
2) The cool room; Skin-rubbing area
3) Heated marble platform; this area has a
part with a heated marble platform in the
center and parts with washing areas around
the platform. The first thing to do is to
lie on the heated marble platform sweating
and to have a massage, after the massage is
over you can lie down, if you wish, on the
marble platform, or you can rest in your own
changing room with your towel.
ISTANBUL BY NIGHT
Drive through illuminated Istanbul and tour
on the Bosphorus coastline. Dinner at a
first class restaurant with half a bottle of
wine or a soft drink included, watching
spectacular. FLOORSHOW of famous BELLY
DANCERS, typical ANATOLIAN Folklore Groups
featuring popular musical einstruments and
Turkish singer.
Daily
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