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SST. SOPHIA This ancient basílica, built by Constantine the Creat, ¡n the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian ¡n the 6th century, ¡s one of the architectural marvels of all time

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE
Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this ¡s known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

HIPPODROME The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome, with its four monuments; the GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF W1LHELM II, the OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS, the bronze SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE.

GRAND BAZAAR (COVERED MARKET) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own área; the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates,

CLOSED : St. Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Underground Cistern.
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chínese porcelain; robes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHAMBER OF SACRED RELICS.
(Harem is not included in the program and visit ¡s due to extra entrance fee).

SÜLEYMANÍYE MOSQUE The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 bythefamous architect Sinan whose wish was surpass the builders of St. Sophia. Conspicuous because of its great size, ¡t is emphasized by the four minarets rising from each córner of the courtyard.

IMPORTANT NOTICE During the renovation of the Süleymaniye Mosque, Rüstempasa Mosque will be visited.

CLOSED : Topkapı Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace.

Combination of tour 1 and 2
ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE

Also visioned during the tours:
Aquaduct of Valens, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Galata Bridge, Golden Horn

CLOSED : St. Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Underground Cistern.
Topkapı Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace.
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday

OPERATES BY PRIVATE BOAT BETWEEN 1 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER (BY FERRY BOAT BETWEEN 1 NOVEMBER - 31MARCH)

CITY WALLS  The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultán Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Colden Horn has played an important role ¡n the development of Istanbul. The ¡nlet separates the European shore into two. It ¡s approximately 8 km long, and the widest part ¡s the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

SPICE BAZAAR (ECYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahge and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress near the Black Sea.

RUMELÍ FORTRESS FROM THE SEA (NO INTERIOR VISIT) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the Conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect the Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. Returning to your hotel, you will drive back by bus along the coast.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Bosphorus Tours are practiced with regular boat ¡f minimum number of attendants is not provided for the prívate boat

CLOSED : Spice Bazaar on Sunday / Replaced with Pierre Loti

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)

BEYLERBEYÍ PAIACE The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN SIDE.

CAMLICA 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 Exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorized by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping.

CLOSED : Beylerbeyi Palaceon Monday / Replaced with Chora Museum

Combination of tour 4 Morning and 5

CITY WALLS
GOLDEN HORN
SPICE BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT
RUMELİ FORTRESS (From The Sea)
BEYLERBEYİ PALACE
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING - BEDESTEN

also visited during the tour Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Ortaköy Mosque, Military High School, Bosphorus Bridge conneting Europe andAsia continents, Dolmbahçe Palace (From The Sea)

OPERATES ALL YEAR
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.

Dinner at a first class restaurant with half a bottle of wine or a soft drink (included)watching spectacular Floorshow of famous belly-dancers, typical Anatolian folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish Singer.

The first capital city of The Ottoman Empire!

Drive to Bursa to visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum famous with their Iznik tiles.Lunch will be served in a special 'Iskender Kebap' restaurant.

Visit the historical Covered Bazaar and old Silk Market, then climb by cable car to Uludağ (Olympos) mountain overlooking Bursa for the magnificient panoramic view. Late evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.