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Tour 1 : Old
City Tour (Half Day)
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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 Iznik 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.
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. |
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Tour 2 : Old
City Tour (Half Day)
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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. |
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Combination of
Tour 1 and Tour 2 Full Day Including Lunch
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| St. Sophia , Blue Mosque, Hippodrome,
Grand Covered Bazaar, Lunch, Topkapi Palace, Sulaymaniye Mosquee. |
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Bosphorus Cruise
(Half Day Tour Morning)
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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 spice.
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.
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 Yildiz
Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çiragan 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 existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELi 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 military architecture anywhere in the world. |
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Asia and Europe
(Half Day Afternon)
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BEYLERBEYI 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. |
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Bosphorus and
two continent full day (including Lunch)
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| Spice Bazaar , Bosphorus on boat ,
Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeli Palace , Bosphorus Bridge , Camlica Hill,
Shopping - Bedesten |
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Princess Island
Full Day Lunch Including
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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. |
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Bosphorus and
Turkish Bath Full Day Lunch Including
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SPICE BAZAAR BOSPHORUS ON BOAT RUMELI
FORTRESS & TURKISH BATH
In Istanbul, if you want to live a part of your holiday which is full
of unforgetable memories in a public bath, to satisfy your longing
for a good massage in a authentic public bath with a history longer
than 400 years, to live the history in the marble basins under the
faucet in the bath through which the water flows with the memories
of history, join us. The Turkish bath has tree areas:
1) An area for undressing; you an 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, after the massage is over you can lie down,
if you wish, on the marble platform, or you can rest in your own changing
room with your towel. |
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Istanbul By Night
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| Drive through illuminated Istanbul
and tour on the Bosphorus coastline. 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 einstruments and Turkish singer. |
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Istanbul daily
Reservation Form
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Kesit
Tourism and Travel Agency
Caglayan Mah. 2007 Sok. No: 7 TR-07230 Antalya / Turkey
Tel: + 90 - 242 - 323 90 09 - Fax: +90-242 - 323 96 66
E-mail : info@kesit.com
Licence Nr : 3528
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