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Serap Tantekin

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Halaskargazi Cad. No: 323/2 Sisli 34381 Istanbul / TURKEY

Phone:
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DAILY CITY TOURS
                       

Tour Date: 12 February 2009,
Departure time: 09:00
Return Time: 13:00

First visit to Topkapi Palace, The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century was the private residence of the Sultan, home of the Divan (the seat of the Supreme executive and judicial control of great empire) and today a spectacular museum with one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and housing the famous treasures of the Royal Family, among them some of the most spectacular gemstones* in the world.
Then The Blue Mosque will be visited. Built in the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Ahmet 1, is an imperial mosque with magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles and is unique in the Islamic World due to its six minarets paintings.
Grand Bazaar: apart from its historical importance, the bazaar will tempt even non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather goods and souvenirs. In 1461 Sultan Mehmet II built the first bazaar of wood, which, was reconstructed in 1894. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops.

 

Tour Date: 13  February 2009
Departure Time: 13:30
Return Time: 18:00

This tour guides participants over the Golden Horn to the old city of Istanbul. Sites to be included:
St. Sophia, the most magnificent Byzantine Church of all times and one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. Many historians have nominated it the eighth wonder of the world. 
Byzantine Hippodrome, the former center of sporting and political activities of Constantinople. The visit includes the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Wilhelm II.
Grand Bazaar: apart from its historical importance, the bazaar will tempt even non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather goods and souvenirs. In 1461 Sultan Mehmet II built the first bazaar of wood, which, was reconstructed in 1894. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000

 

Tour Date: 14 February 2009                                             Departure Time: 09:00
Return Time: 18:00

Combination of tour 1 and 2

Full day tour is including lunch at Konyalı Restaurant located within the premises of Topkapı Palace.

 

Tour Date: 14 February 2009                                             Departure Time: 09:00
Return Time: 18:00

Full day Tour including lunch at Local Restaurant.

This tour guides participants over the Golden Horn to the old city of Istanbul. Sites to be included:
St. Sophia, the most magnificent Byzantine Church of all times and one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. Many historians have nominated it the eighth wonder of the world. 
Yerebatan Cistern  One of the magnificent historical constructions of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern, located near south-west of Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia). This huge cistern, which was founded by Justinianus I, a Byzantine Empire (527-565).
In the afternoon, after a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, a cruise starts between two continents, Europe and Asia with an unforgettable panorama of the European style, marble palaces, ancient wooden villas and luxurious residences. Disembark the Boat at Sariyer, and return.

Dates: 12, 13, 14 February 2009
Departure Time: 09:00
Return Time: 13:00

After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, a cruise starts between two continents, Europe and Asia with an unforgettable panorama of the European style, marble palaces, ancient wooden villas and luxurious residences. Disembark the Boat at Sariyer, and drive back along to European shores of Bosphorus to Hotels.

 

* All tour fees include English speaking professional guide, service charge and VAT.

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