| Day Tours ex-Istanbul
| Byzantine Marvels of Art | [ ISVTK01 ]
Departure from the hotel, visit to Chora
Museum, a former Basilica (St. Savior in Chora) famous for
well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. Next we call on St. Sophia
Museum which is one of the greatest marvels of architecture
constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
We continue to the Hippodrome, the sportive and political
centre of the old city, before we visit the Grand Bazaar which
is a most attractive shopping centre and the biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewellery,
gold, carpets and leatherwear. We visit the Underground Cistern,
storage of 80,000 tons capacity that provided the water of
the city in the old days.
Duration: Half Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Ottoman Relics | [ ISVTK02 ]
Departure from the hotel, visit Suleymaniye
Mosque, masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, build during
the reign of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th
century. We then go on to visit the Topkapi Palace, the seat
of the Ottoman Empire for five centuries, to see the Imperial
Treasury, Chinese porcelain, weaponry and the Harem. Continuing
our tour, we visit the Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia, famous
for its blue titles and unique with its 6 minarets built in
the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the Grand Bazaar which
is a maze of covered streets housing 4000 little shops selling
antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets and copper/brass articles.
Duration: Half Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | East and West | [ ISVTK03 ]
Combination ISVTK01 & ISVTK02 above with
lunch at a fine restaurant.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Bosphorus Tour | [ ISVTK04 ]
Departure from the hotel for a short visit
to the Spice Bazaar where you will be greeted with whiffs
of cinnamon, cloves and thyme. The shops and the atmosphere
of the Bazaar are almost the same as they were 400 years ago.
We then embark on a boat cruise up the Bosphorus, the natural
waterway that separates Europe and Asia passing by palatial
homes, palaces, castles and under the two suspension bridges.
Duration: Half Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Two Continents | [ ISVTK05 ]
Before we cross the Bosphorus Bridge which
is a unique way to step from one continent to another, we
visit the majestic Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the
latter-day Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, with 365 regular
and 22 reception rooms. Crossing over to the Asian side, we
visit Camlica Hill which is one of the highest in Istanbul,
exposing a breath-taking panoramic view of the city and the
Bosphorus. There will be shopping possibilities for jewellery,
leatherware and souvenirs at Beylerbeyl, a typical suburb,
reflecting old Istanbul.
Duration: Half Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Bosphorus and Two Continents | [ ISVTK06
]
Combination ISVTK04 & ISVTK05 above with
lunch at a fine restaurant.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Ottoman Relics and Two Continents | [
ISVTK07 ]
A combination tour of "D' and "E"
with lunch included a fine restaurant.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Princes' Island | [ ISVTK08 ]
Departure from hotel and arrival at port,
where we embark on our boat for our cruise on the Marmara
Sea to the Princes' Islands. We stop at Buyuk Ada, the popular
summer resort with sandy beaches and pine trees. This was
also the pleasure island of the Byzantine princes. Following
lunch at a sea-side restaurant we will go on a horse-drawn
carriage tour of Buyuk Ada. Swimming may be arranged upon
request.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Istanbul by Night | [ ISVTK09 ]
You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a first
class restaurant for dinner with local beverages. Here you
will have a chance to watch the spectacular Floor-Show with
famous Belly-Dancers, Anatolian Folklore groups and well-known
Turkish singers.
Duration: 3 Hours
Day
Tours ex-Istanbul | Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House | [ ISVTK10
]
Departure from hotel and transfer to Istanbul
airport for flight to Izmir and departure for Ephesus. Visit
St. John's Basilica and the Temple of Artemis, one of the
Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the last abode of Virgin
Mary at Mt. Solmissos. Lunch at Selcuk followed by a visit
to Ephesus where you will see the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis,
Agora, Library of Celcius, the Great Theater, Double Church
and the Gate of Magnesia. Return to Izmir for our flight back
to Istanbul and transfer to hotel.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex- Istanbul | Pergamon Tour | [ ISVTK11 ]
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for
early flight to Izmir and drive to Pergamon. We will begin
our visit with Asclepieum, ancient medical centre built in
the name of Asciepius, God of Medicine. Following lunch we
will continue to Pergamon Acropolis where you will see the
Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Odeon,
Library, Agora, Great Theater and the Roman Baths. Return
to Izmir for flight to Istanbul and transfer to hotel.
Duration: Full Day
Day
Tours ex- Istanbul | Green Bursa Tour | [ ISVTK12 ]
Departure from hotel to embark on a ferry
to Yalova. Drive to Bursa enjoying the lovely countryside
and have lunch. Take a cable-car to Mt. Uludag, the legendary
Mt. Olympus. Back in Bursa, visit Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque),
the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar
where Turkish towels are a good buy. Late evening, return
to Istanbul by ferry and transfer to hotel.
Duration: Full Day
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