TOUR-1 / HALF DAY BYZANTINE RELICS TOUR (OLD CITY TOUR OF ISTANBUL)

7-8-9 October 2010

Tour Summary:

Type: Culture, History
Length: 4,5 Hours
Languages: English
Departure from Congress Center: 08:30
Arrival to Congress Center: 13:00

Half Day Itinerary:

Hagia Sophia:Also called the Church of Divine Wisdom, it is a masterpiece of grandeur and proportion. Coveted by the Islamic East and Christian West, the Hagia Sophia is one of mankind's greatest treasures.

Blue Mosque:No one who has been to Istanbul at least once can ever forget the feeling of awe and wonder at seeing the Blue Mosque for the first time.

Hippodrome and Obelisks:The vast Hippodrome, known as “At Meydani” or “plaza of the horses”, stretches between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Grand Covered Bazaar:The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. After visiting the Grand Bazaar, there will be optional shopping opportunity before finishing the tour.

What's Included?

- Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
- Entrance Fees to the Museums.
- Turkish VAT

Price 35€ Per Person
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Tour Summary:

Type: Culture, History
Length: 4,5 Hours
Languages: English
Departure from Congress Center: 13:30
Arrival to Congress Center: 18:00

Half Day Itinerary:

Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the Sultans and their families’ miniatures, the Holy Mantle, Chamber of Sacred Relics.

Suleymaniye Mosque:The Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was surpass the builders of St. Sophia. Conspicuous because of its great size, it is emphasized by the four minarets rising from each corner of the courtyard.

What's Included?

- Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
- Entrance Fees to the Museums.
- Turkish VAT

Price 35€ Per Person
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Tour Summary:

Type: Culture, Shopping, Scenic Boat Cruise
Length: 4,5 Hours
Languages: English
Departure from Congress Center: 13:30
Arrival to Congress Center: 18:00

Half Day Itinerary:

City Walls: The first breach of the walls was by the 4. Crusade, in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Drive by bus to Golden Horn: As a natural and extremely secure harbor the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

Bosphorus on Boat: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Beylerbeyi and Dolmabahce Palaces, also two Bosphorus Bridges.

Rumeli Fortress :(from the sea)The biggest castle of Istanbul can be seen clearly during our Bosphorus Cruise.End of the Bosphorus tour, you will be transferred to congress center.

What's Included?

- Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
- Transfer from port and back
- Entrance Fees
- Turkish VAT

Price 35€ Per Person
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Tour Summary:

Type: Belly Dancer - Body Show - Folk Groups of Anatolia
Length: 4,5 Hours
Departure from Congress Center: 19:30
Arrival to Congress Center: 24:00

Itinerary:

Turkish Night Show Experience: After a scenic evening drive through this majestic city of illuminated palaces, mosques and bridges by night savor the flavors of authentic Turkish cuisine with a special evening dinner in an oriental atmosphere, accompanied by live musical and dance performances from a variety of regional Folk Dancers, Belly Dancers and Turkish Musicians in traditional costume.

Take a scenic night drive to the restaurant, where you will enjoy an evening with a delicious full course meal of fine Turkish cuisine featuring class acts of music and dance in traditional surroundings. This feast for the senses is presented in an oriental atmosphere, where you can discover the delights of Turkish musical instruments, a typical folk orchestra and experience a dance extravaganza focusing on the traditions of Turkish and Anatolian folklore including belly dancing.

What's Included?

- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
- Dinner - Night Show - Drink
- Service Charges
- Turkish VAT

Price 55€ Per Person
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