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1) Byzantian Relics (Half Day Morning Tour)
ST. SOPHIA SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE

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. Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet aga, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles
HIPPODROME TURKISH & ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM

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.

 
2) Ottoman Relics (Half Day Afternoon Tour)
TOPKAPI PALACE SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
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.

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
3) Byzantian and Ottoman Relics (Full Day Tour)
Combination Tour 1 and 2
*ST.SOPHIA * BLUE MOSQUE *HIPPODROME *GRAND COVERED BAZAAR		 LUNCH
*TOPKAPI PALACE *SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
4) Bosphorus Tour (Full Day Tour; Morning )
TOURS SPICE BAZAAR

 

BOSPHORUS ON PRIVATE BOAT OPERATES BETWEEN 1 JULY – 30 SEPTEMBER
(WITH REGULAR BOAT BETWEEN 1 OCTOBER – 30 JUNE)

(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 BOSPHORUS ON BOAT

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

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.
Including local lunch.
DOLMABAHCE PALACE BOSPHORUS BRIDGE

Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)
The word “Dolmabahce” in English means “The filled garden”. Because the Dolmabahce Palace is founded upon a reclaimed area by filling up the sea. It’s a beautiful 19th C palace right by the Bosphorus, on the waterfront. It’s in baroque and rococo style and very French. Many people think that it is a small model of the palace of Versailles in Paris, France. It can be visited with a tour guide of the palace as a group. Open everyday from 9:30-17:00 except Mon and Thu.
CAMLICA HILL SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT BEDESTEN

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.

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.
5) Two Continents (Asia & Europe) (Half Day Afternoon Tour)
BEYLERBEYI PALACE BOSPHORUS BRIDGE

Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)
The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN.
CAMLICA HILL SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT BEDESTEN
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. 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.