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1-THE
IMPERIAL TOUR (HALF DAY) |
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Highlights of This
Tour:
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The fabled
capital of three great
empires - Roman, Byzantine
and Ottoman, Istanbul is
steeped in almost 3,000
years of history. The
greatest concentration of
landmarks is found in
Istanbul's oldest
district, Sultanahmet, an
awe-inspiring expanse of
leafy parks, Byzantine
cathedrals, Greek
statuary, bustling bazaars
and imposing mosques with
towering, slender
minarets.
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Daily
Morning Tour -
Itinerary: |
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Starting with a drive
around the
Golden
Horn
and the great walls of
Constantinople, we
pass
Dolmabahce Palace,
then cross the Galata
Bridge before arriving
in
Sultanahmet Square,
where we visit. |
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Hagia
Sophia*:
The former spiritual
heart of the Byzantine
Empire, considered to
be the 8th Wonder of
the World, Hagia
Sophia is now a
museum.
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Hagia Sophia is closed
on Mondays, so on that
day we visit the
Kariye (Chora) Museum,
a former church which
houses the most
important surviving
Byzantine mosaics and
frescoes in the world. |
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The
Blue Mosque:
Dating
from the 17th century,
an architectural
masterpiece famed for
its exquisite blue
tiles and six elegant
minarets.
The
Museum of Turkish and
Islamic Arts:
The
former palace of
Ibrahim Pasha, it now
exhibits an extensive
collection of nomadic
art and ethnography,
providing a rich
glimpse into the
traditional Turkish
lifestyle. |
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The
Hippodrome:
The former center of
sportive and political
activities of
Constantinople. During
the visit, you will be
able to see the
obelisk from Egypt,
Serpentine column from
Delphi and Fountain of
Willhem II. |
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The
Grand Bazaar:
An exotic maze of
narrow alleys,
stunning architectural
details and hundreds
of shops selling a
rich assortment of
handmade carpets,
gold, silver, leather
and other precious
goods. |
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Departure at 9:00 am, ends
approximately 1:30 pm.
Closed:
Hagia Sophia on Monday.
Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in
Chora) Museum, City Walls and Yedikule
Dungeon (Golden Gate). Grand Covered
Bazaar on Sunday.
Including
*transportation
*guiding
*entrence
fees |
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Price:
35 €
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