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DAILY EXCURSIONS
| Full Day Guided City Tour for Accompanying Persons |
Date: September 10, 2007
Hour: 08:30 - 17:00 approx.
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A Day with the Mosques of Sinan
Depart from Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre. We drive to the Mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent . Built by Sinan the Architect, this is one of the finest examples to the Ottoman religious architecture found in Istanbul.
Walk around the 'Kulliye' to see more of this complex which served for as a hospital, medical school, "imaret"-soup house for the poor, theological school. We also see the Mausoleum of the Sultan, his wife and Sinan.
We start walking down through the narrow streets and alleys of old Istanbul witnessing the continous commercial activites that have taken place in this city over the centuries.
After reaching down the sea level, we visit the Rustempasa Mosque, another work of Sinan from sixteenth century. This small mosque is famous for its beautiful Iznik tiles.
Our journey brings us to the pier across the street from the mosque. Here, we board on one of the traditional ferries to go to Uskudar on the Asian side. This fifteen minute trip will give us a chance to see the old city from the middle of the Bosphorus.
Our lunch will be in Uskudar at one of the famous traditional Turkish restaurants.
Following lunch, we will visit Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, the last one of three mosques built by Sinan in the sixteenth century. We will also see Yeni Valide Mosque which is not a work of Sinan.
Free time to stroll around Uskudar to get a bit more of the local flavor. We finally catch the ferry to go back to the European side and drive to our Hotel.
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| HD-1 |
St. Sophia & Blue Mosque |
€ 30.00 |
Departures on September 08, September 09, September 12, September 13, 2007
Schedule: 08:30-12:30
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 First, we drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great. Also see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world. Then visit the Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th C. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth a visit. |
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Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar |
€ 30.00 |
Departures on September 08, September 09, September 12, September 13, 2007
Schedule: 12:30-17:30
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 Drive to Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous world treasury, calligraphy, Sultan’s costumes and the Holy relics of Prophet Muhammed. Finish the day at Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located.
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Highlights of Ýstanbul |
€ 60.00 |
Departures on September 08, September 09, September 12, September 13, 2007
Schedule: 08:30-17:30
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 First, we drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great.
Also see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world. Then visit the Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th C. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth a visit.
After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous world treasury, calligraphy, Sultan’s costumes and the Holy relics of Prophet Muhammed. Finish the day at Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located.
Lunch is included
This tour is a combination of HD-1 and HD-2 |
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Bosphorus Cruise |
€ 25.00 |
Departures on September 09, September 11, September 12, 2007
Schedule: 08:30-12:30
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 Drive to the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight.
Walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. We land on the European side half way up the Bosphorus and drive to the Rumeli Fortress which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul. |
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Tour of Asia |
€ 25.00 |
Departures on September 09, September 11, September 12, 2007
Schedule: 12:30-17:30
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 Drive across the Bosphorus over the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul. Then continue to Beylerbeyi Palace. Built around 1860s, this was the summer residence of the Imperial family. After the tour, free time near the palace for shopping or relaxing. |
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Bosphorus Cruise & Tour of Asia |
€ 50.00 |
Departures on September 09, September 11, September 12, 2007
Schedule: 08:30-17:30
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 Drive to the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight. Walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. We land on the European side half way up the Bosphorus and drive to the Rumeli Fortress which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul.
After lunch, we drive across the Bosphorus over the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul.
Then continue to Beylerbeyi Palace. Built around 1860s, this was the summer residence of the Imperial family. After the tour, free time near the palace for shopping or relaxing.
Lunch is included
This tour is a combination of HD-3 and HD-4 |
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Afternoon at the Golden Horn |
€ 30.00 |
Departures on September 10, 2007
Schedule: 12:30-17:30
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 Drive to the old city across the Golden Horn and arrive at Eyup where we will visit the Sanctuary of Eyup Sultan, a Muslim warrior of early Islamic period. After the visit, stop at the famous Cafe Pierre Loti named after the French poet who spent many years in Istanbul. Enjoy a cup of Turkish Coffee and the view of the Golden Horn. Then drive to the Church of St. Savoir in Chora (Kariye Museum), a unique example of the world famous Byzantine mosaics depicting lifecycles of Mary and Christ. |
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Istanbul by Night |
€ 70.00 |
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Departures on September 10, 2007
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 We enjoy a typical Turkish show at one of exclusive night clubs of Istanbul. Dinner will be served while we watch the belly dancers, folk dancers performing. |
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Tour of Bursa |
€ 70.00 |
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Departures on September 12, 2007
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 Bursa is the fourth largest city of Turkey today. And also, it has a long and significant history of more than two thousand years. Cross the Sea of Marmara by ferry boat to Yalova. Drive to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottomans. Visit the Green Mosque and Mausoleum and then have an "Iskender Kebap" lunch for which the city is famous.
Spend the afternoon visiting the Grand Mosque, the Silk and Covered Markets of Bursa. Return to Istanbul in the evening.
Full day tour with lunch included
In case of insufficient number of participants, this tour may be operated by car. |
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Troy and Anzacs |
€ 150.00 |
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Departures on September 08, September 13, 2007
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 Drive through the European Turkey to Gallipoli and visit the War Memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, Turkish and Anzac soldiers fought during the WW1 in 1915. See the Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and the small local museum with finds from the battlefields displayed. Cross the Dardanelles to the Asian side and drive to Troy, the legendary site of Homer where one of the most famous battles of history took place. Lunch during the tour. Return to Istanbul later in the afternoon with a stop for dinner.
Full day tour with lunch and dinner included
In case of insufficient number of participants, this tour may be operated by car. Please note that it is a very long day.
3 participants min. required |
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