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The Imperial Tour;
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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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Itinerary
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We begin our tour of
the Sultanahmet district, the heart
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old Istanbul, at
Saint Sophia. |
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Built by Emperor
Justinian in the 6th
century AD, this church is one of
the marvels of world
architecture.
Its massive dome dominates the
skyline of old Istanbul. |
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It is famed for its
mosaics, including glittering
portraits
of emperors and
empresses. Next we visit the
Blue
Mosque, which owes
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Dating from the 17th
century, it is the only
imperial mosque with six minarets.
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic
Arts in the palace of İbrahim
Pasha, grand vezir to Sultan
Süleyman the Magnificent, houses
exhibits from many eras, but is most
famous for its collection of Ottoman
carpets.
The Hippodrome, the stadium
of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000
spectators and featured objects from
all corners of the empire. Of these,
an Egyptian obelisk and a
bronze sculpture of three entwined
serpents from Delphi survive. The
Grand Bazaar, was the commercial
heart of the old city and its 4,000
shops are full of treasures –
including carpets and kilims, silks,
jewelry, ceramics, icons, and
leather goods. Wandering through the
Grand Bazaar, indulge in some
shopping, Ottoman style.
(also available on Tuesday
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Important : |
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On Mondays, when Saint Sophia
is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed
for its mosaics and frescoes. |
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Tour Info |
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Tour
Code: DCTP-2 |
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Half day |
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4 hours |
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Daily |
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What is
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Hotel Pick-up & drop-off |
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Entrance fees as per
itinerary |
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Guide and Air-conditioned
Vehicle |
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V.A.T. (%18 sales
tax) |
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Guide in:
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English, German,
Italian, Spanish,
French |
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