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08:20
You will be picked up from your hotel and you will visit
highlights of Istanbul.
Visit;
Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of
architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century
by Emperor Justinian. It has been nominated as the 8th
wonder of the world by historians.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia
Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6
minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 in the name of Sultan
Ahmet 1 by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, who was one of Sinan’ s
apprentices. The Blue Mosque dating from the 17th century,
an architectural masterpiece famed for its exquisite blue
tiles and six elegant minarets.
Hippodrome
is the center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events
and political activities of the old city where held.
Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column Constantine Column and
German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating
Hippodrome.
Grand Covered
Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques,
jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace,
Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans, the maze of buildings
that was the focal point of the Ottoman Empire between the
15th and 19th centruies. In these opulent surroundings the
sultans and their court lived and governed. A magnificent
wooded garden fills the outer, or first, court. In the
second court, on the right, shaded by cyprees and plane
trees,stand the palace kitchens, which now serve as
galleries exhibiting the imperial collections of crystal,
silver and Chinese porcelain. Today the third court holds
the Hall of Audience, the Library of Ahmet III, an
exhibition of imperial costumes worn by the sultans and
their families, the famous jewels of the treasury and a
priceless collection of miniatures from medieval manuscripts.
In the center of this innermost sanctuary, the Prophet
Muhammet (S.A.V) brought to Istanbul when the Ottomans
assumed the caliphaten of Islam.
Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece
of Sinan, built between 1550 and 1557, it is one of the best
Works of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman
The Magnificent during the 16th century, considered as the
best amongst the imperial mosques.
16:30
End of the tour transfer back to hotel.
CLOSED
* Hagia Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Chora Church
* Topkapi Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Chora Church
* Grand Bazaar on Sunday
What is including?
 All
Transportations (from/to hotel)
Museum
Fees
Lunch
Professional
English Speaking Tour Guide
Tax
What is excluding?
Personal expences
Tips
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