ISTANBUL WEEKENDS  
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TOURS IN ISTANBUL

  TOURS IN ISTANBUL  
   
 

Half Day Ottoman Tour
Starting with a visit to the 16th century Ottoman Mosque, Süleymaniye, built by the famous architect Sinan and dedicated to Soliman the Magnificient, continued by Topkapı Palace, the old residence of the Ottoman Sultans; Blue Mosque, a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous for its six minarets and over twenty thousand blue tiles, finally the fascinating and irresistable Covered Bazaar.

Half Day Byzantine Tour
Visiting first the Hippodrome, the centre of Byzantine civil activities, where the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine and Porphyrogenetius Columns and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are located. Then continue to visit the Underground Cistern containing 336 columns and the world-famous Byzantine Basalica, St. Sophia.

Half Day Golden Horn Tour
A thorough visit to the Kariye Mosque, the Church of St. Saviour in Chora, famous for its frescoes and dedicatory mosaics, the famous shrine of the Moslems, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the “Pierre Loti” coffee house overlooking the Golden Horn

Half Day Bosphorus Tour
Departure from the pier for a cruise along the Bosphorus which calls at the Asian and European sides. You will be amazed at the natural beauty of the famous Bosphorus and the elegant view of the old wooden houses. Later, return trip back to hotel by bus.

Half Day Asia & Palaces of Bosphorus
Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace which is known to be the most magnificient palace of Europe. continue to drive by bus to Asia over the Bosphorus Bridge (1074 m. long) to visit the Beylerbeyi Palace then the Çamlıca Hill to bird’s eye view of lstanbul. Return to hotel.

Full Day Princess’ Islands Tour
Boat trip across the Marmara Sea to Büyükada Island, a very colorful and charming summer resort. A traditional horse-drawn carriage tour through the forest and lunch in a seafood restaurant. After lunch, time for leisure with swimming and shopping possibilities.

Istanbul By Night
We drive you to the best night club of Istanbul where you will have dinner (including 1/2 bottle wine) and enjoy a spectacular floor-show with folk groups from different parts of Turkey, belly dancers and famous singers.

Ottoman & Byzantine Tour
Ottoman and Byzantine tour will be full day with lunch.

Full Day Bosphorus Tour
Bosphorus and Asia-Palaces of Bosphorus tours will be full day with lunch.

First Ottoman Capital Bursa
Early departure for a full day trip to Bursa. On this tour, you will be visiting the early Ottoman Mosques, Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, Green Mousoleum, Ottoman House and have shopping time at the famous Silk Market. Lunch at a very nice Kebap restaurant. Late afternoon return trip back to Istanbul.

Full Day Ephesus Tour
Full day tour by plane and private car or coach from Istanbul. In the morning, transfer to Istanbul airport for a flight to Izmir. Then we drive you to Ephesus where St. John’s Basalica, the temple of Artemis, the Mosque of Isabey, The house of Virgin Mary, the Odeon, the Roman Baths, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, the Agora, the temple of Serapis, and the Great Theatre are located. Lunch is included. Late afternoon back to Izmir for flight to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel from Istanbul airport.

Full Day Pergamon Tour
Full day tour by plane and private car or coach from Istanbul. In the morning, transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir. Then, we drive you to Pergamon to visit Zeus Altar, the library, the temple of Demeter, the Great Theatre, the Gymnasium, the Agora, the House of Attolos, Asclepion (Medical Center) Library, the theatre, the Temples of Telepshorus. Lunch included.
Return trip back to lzmir airport for flight to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel from Istanbul airport. 

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