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THE ISTANBUL WAY OF LIFE IN THE HISTORICAL
PENINSULA...
St.Sophia One of the greatest marvels of
architecture constructed as a basilica in the 6th. century by Emperor Justinien. Blue mosque Facing St.Sophia famous with its blue Iznik tiles
and unique with 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan
Ahmet. Hippodromme Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities
of the old city.Turkish Islamic Arts Museum Grand Covered Bazaar Most Attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in
the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets and
leatherware. Topkapi Palace imperial residence
of Ottoman Sultans exibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy
section etc. Süleymaniye Mosque Masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, built in the name
of Süleyman the Magnificient during the 16th. century.
Combination of Tour 1 and Tour 2.
St.Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodromme, Grand Covered bazaar, Lunch, topkapi Palace,
Süleymaniye mosque 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.Spice Bazaar:(Egyptian Bazaar)
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits vegetables,
flowers and fish etc.
Bosphorus on boat Cruise through the
waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to
takepictures of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architechture besides
modern residentials and luxurious apartments . Rumeli Fortress Historical armament built by the conquerer to
control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Dolmabahçe Palace The last
residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great
collection of European antiquitity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Bosphorus Bridge Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE) in two minutes.
Çamlica Hill Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of
view.
Shopping possibility at jewellery, leatherware and souvenir shops(BAZAAR ASIATIC) at
Beylerbeyi, a typical suburb reflecting old Istanbul.
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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.
CLOSED
Spice bazaar on Sunday
Dolmabahçe Palace on Monday & Thursday / Replaced with Imperial Yildiz Park and
Yildiz Porcelain factory / Rumeli Fortress on Monday
Combination of tour 4M & 5
Bosphorus on boat
Rumeli fortress
Dolmabahçe Palace
Bosphorus Bridge
Çamlica Hill
Shopping (Bazaar Asiatic or Bedesten)
Cruise in MARMARA SEA to PRINCES'
ISLANDS, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood
scenery. Once the pleasure island of Byzantian Princes. Tour of the island with
horse-drawn carriages before lunch Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels
SPICE BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
RUMELI FORTRESS
GRAND BAZAAR &
TURKISH BATH
In Istanbul, if you want to live a part of your holiday which is full of unforgettable
memories in a public bath, to satisfy your longing for a good message in a authentic
public bath with a history longer than 400 years, to live the history in the marblebasins under the faucet in the bath through which the water
flows with the memories of history, join us.
The Turkish bath has three areas:
1) An area for undressing; you can take off your clothes in the rooms in this area and
keep your clothes and valuables locked in
those
rooms.
2) The cool room; Skin-rubbing area
3) Heated marble platform; This area has a part with a heated marble platform in the
center and parts with washing areas
around the platform.
The first thing to do is to lie on the heated marble platform
sweating and to have a massage, is over you can lie, if you wish, on the
marble platform, or you can rest in your own room changing your
towel.
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