TOUR -1 ISTANBUL CLASSICS
Half Day Morning Tour
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet
Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the
Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia Sophia, the Church
of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture,
constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik
tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics)
and political activities of the
old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German
Fountain of Wilhelm II are
the monuments decorating the
Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the
biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets,
leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
THIS TOUR TERMINATES AT GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
TOUR-2 OTTOMAN RELICS
Half Day Afternoon Tour
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic
relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section
etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not
included in the program)
Sultan Tombs, there
are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The
ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with
purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from
the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.
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