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DT1
- BYZANTIAN RELICS - Half Day Morning Tour
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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.
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.
USD 27
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DT2
- OTTOMAN
RELICS - Half Day Afternoon Tour
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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 .USD
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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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DT3
- BYZANTIAN &
OTTOMAN
RELICS - Full Day Tour
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Combination of Tour
DT1 & DT2
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ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE
USD 45 |
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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DT4
- 4 MORNING & 4
AFTERNOON
- Half Day Tour
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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
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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 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
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RUMELİ 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
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USD 45
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DT5
- TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe) - Half Day
Afternoon Tour
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BEYLERBEYİ
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.
USD 27 |
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Spice Bazaar on Sunday
Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday
& Thursday / Replaced
with Chora Church and Eyüp Mosque. /
Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday
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DT6
- BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)
- Full Day Tour
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SPICE BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELİ FORTRESS
BEYLERBEYİ PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN
USD 45
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Combination of Tour
DT4 (4 Morning) & DT5
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DT7
- PRINCES' ISLANDS - Full Day Tour
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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
pine trees after
relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves
of its coast. Evening return to Istanbul and
transfer to hotels.
USD 45 |
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DT8
-BOSPHORUS & PRINCES' ISLANDS ON PRIVATE
YACTH- Full Day Tour
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Operates Between 1 June - 30 September only
on Sunday
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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.
USD 45 |
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ALSO VISIONED DURING THE TOUR
Topkapı Palace - Leander's tower -
Üsküdar from sea |
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 Begin
the day with a walking tour that takes you from
Istiklal Street in Beyoglu to the Galata quarter
- the way lined with historic diplomatic posts,
handsome old houses, fashionable boutiques and
upscale restaurants. Stop-off at Galata Tower,
once the high-point of the Genoese fortified
town, before visiting the Neve Shalom Synagogue,
one of the larger modern synagogues in the city.
Next is the Ashkenazi Synagogue; an attractive
blend of European and Arabesque styles.
Following a lunch break in the old town, the
tour arrives at the Jewish quarter of Balat,
alongside the Golden Horn, where we visit the
Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida Synagogue. End the
day with a coffee atop Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup,
alongside a spectacular view of the Golden Horn.
USD 190 |
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 The
most dominating landmark of the Golden Horn
skyline fitfully opens the tour - Suleymaniye
Mosque, a reflection of the Ottoman Empire at
its peak. Next, gaze upon the breathtaking
series of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes within
the Chora Church. Afterwards, enjoy a coffee
atop Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup, alongside a
spectacular view of the Golden Horn. Following a
lunch break at the oldest restaurant in Istanbul
- Daruzziyafe, you will walk the streets of Pera,
the cultural center of the city. End the day
with a breathtaking full-circle panoramic view
of the Golden Horn, Pera and the Bosphorus, from
the Genoese Galata Tower
USD 45 |
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DT11
-Dinner and Night show
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Enjoy a scenic
evening drive through a majestic city of
illuminated palaces, mosques and bridges
before arriving at the restaurant. Savor a
full-course meal accompanied by a live
musical and dance performance from a variety
of regional Folk Dancers, renowned Belly
Dancers and Turkish Pop Musicians, in full
costume before you..
USD 45 |
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The
tours are land only with air-conditioned buses or
minibuses.Departure dates do not change year around.Tour
language is English.If you would like to have tours in
other languages such as Spanish, Japanese, French
please indicate us in your e-mail request. Package
tours are guarantee departing everyday |
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Hotels During The Tours |
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Cancellation Policy |
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Cancellations must be
done in writing.
NO CHARGE for cancellations made at least 45 days
prior to departure.
25% of the total tour cost will be retained for
cancellations made 44-11 days prior to departure.
50% of the total tour cost will be retained for
cancellations made 10-1 days prior to departure.
Total fee thereafter.
Child Rate:
0-2 FREE
3-12 25% Discount |
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