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| Istanbul Evening Bosphorus Cruise With Dinner |
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Enjoy an evening of fantastic food, drink and live music while
cruising one of the world's most magnificent waterways. The
Bosphorus at night is magnificent - cruise by dramatically lit
mosques, palaces and bridges. View the nightlife in small
villages and squares alive with activity. Includes an exciting
floorshow with a Turkish belly dancer and round trip transfer
from your hotel. |
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| Istanbul Full Day Bosphorus Cruise |
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The Bosphorus Full Day Tour takes in the European side of the city,
(Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress) and the
highlights on the Asian side, (Bosphorus bridge, Camlica Hill), as
well as a breathtaking morning cruise up the Bosphorus by boat to
view the shores of this beautiful and important waterway. In the
afternoon, enjoy a fully guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace and the
view if Istanbul from Camlica Hill. Lunch is included on this tour. |
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| Istanbul Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics |
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The Byzantine and Ottoman relics tour includes all the highlights
of Sultanahmet. We begin with the must-be-seen, Hagia Sophia,
admire the blue tiles of The Blue Mosque, and continue on to
view The Hippodrome, The Obelisk of Theodosius, The
Serpentine Column, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II before
we stroll through the largest covered bazzar in the world - the
Grand Bazaar. After lunch (included), the tour takes in the
unforgettable Topkapi Palace and Sinan's (the famous Ottoman
Architect) masterpiece, Suleymaniye Mosque. |
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| Istanbul Full Day Tour - Princes' Islands |
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Cruise the Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands. Where there are no
cars, no noise and no hurry. Stop at Buyuk Ada, a popular
summer resort with sandy beaches, pinewood scenery, and
lovely restored wooden Ottoman mansions. Once the pleasure
island of Byzantine Princes, now home to a peaceful monastary.
Tour the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a
fish restaurant. Early evening return to Istanbul and transfer to
hotel. Also seen from the water: Topkapi Palace, Leander's
Tower, and Uskudar. |
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| Istanbul Full Day Visit to Bursa |
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Departure by ferry-boat to Yalova and drive to Bursa. Being the
first Ottoman capital, Bursa is very rich in religious monuments,
mosques, tombs, and baths. See Yesil Cami(Green Mosque), its
carved marble doorway is one of the best in Anatolia. Just
opposite, is the Yesil Turbe (Green Tomb), set in a green garden
with an enchanting exterior decorated with turquoise tiles.
Lunch on the famous "Kebap of Alexander The Great". Take a
cable car up Uludag, Bursa's inactive volcano famous for spas
and skiing. Our trip concludes in the old Silk Market in the
Covered Bazaar. |
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| Istanbul Half Day Bosphorus Cruise (Morning) |
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The Bosphorus half Day Tour is a "must-see" before you leave
Istanbul. This daily tour takes in the European side of the city,
(Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress) as well as a breathtaking
cruise up the Bosphorus by boat to view the shores of this beautiful
and important waterway. Pick up and drop off at the hotel is
included. |
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| Istanbul Half Day Classic Istanbul (Morning) |
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Tour Sultanahmet, the heart of the "Old City" from where the
Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia (St.) Sophia,
one of the greatest marvels of architecture. The Blue Mosque,
famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets.
Next is the Hippodrome, center of ancient sports events, (chariot
races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. The
Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German
Fountain of Wilhelm II are monuments found within the
Hippodrome.
Lastly is the Grand Covered Bazaar, the biggest "souk" in the
world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold,
carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. |
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| Istanbul Half Day Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents (Afternoon) |
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Dolmabahce Palace is the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans
with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous for the great collection
of European antiquities, lavish furnishings,(like a 4.5 ton
chandelier), and the place where Ataturk, the founder of the
Republic of Turkey died. At the Bosphorus Bridge you have the
unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another
(Asia). We end at Camlica Hill, the best point for a panoramic
view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. |
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| Istanbul Half Day Ottoman Treasures (Afternoon) |
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Topkapi Palace is the Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and
exhibits Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy and a fantastic
treasury, (The Harem section is not included in the program and
is an extra entry fee.) Suleymaniye Mosque is the masterpiece of
Sinan, chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built for Suleyman
The Magnificent in the 16th. Century and is considered the best
amongst the imperial mosques. |
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| Istanbul Turkish Night Dinner and Show |
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Tukish Night is a cultural feast where you can enjoy traditional
Turkish food and watch a historical show about the Harem. The
Harem was in the Ottoman Palace where the Sultan had access
to hundreds of beautiful women, all looked after by his mother,
the Sultana. These gorgeous ladies were from all over the world,
often stranded within Ottoman borders after wars broke out and
a cultural mix occured. |
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