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.
CLOSED
St. Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Underground Cistern. Topkapı Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace. Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday 4- OPERATES BY PRIVATE BOAT BETWEEN 1 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER (BY FERRY BOAT BETWEEN 1 NOVEMBER - 31MARCH) 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.
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.
CLOSED
St. Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Underground Cistern. Topkapı Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace. Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday 4- OPERATES BY PRIVATE BOAT BETWEEN 1 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER (BY FERRY BOAT BETWEEN 1 NOVEMBER - 31MARCH) 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.
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.
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.
