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Excursions in Istanbul<br />
The best of Istanbul<br />
Our itinerary around the ancient Turkish capital starts with the famous<br />
Blue Mosque whose official name is Sultan Ahmet camii, i.e. The Sultan<br />
Ahmed Mosque. We remain enchanted by the detail and mystical colours<br />
depicting its history. The itinerary continues with the Basilica Cistern, one<br />
of the great works commissioned by the Emperor Justinian in 532. The<br />
imposing building was used to store Istanbul’s water in Byzantine times<br />
and later provided water to the Topkapi Palace.<br />
We then head to the famous majestic Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s<br />
major monuments which was turned into a museum during the past<br />
century and then converted again into a mosque in 2020.<br />
After visiting this marvellous cathedral, our guide takes us to Grand<br />
Bazaar where we enjoy some free time for shopping and lunch. To finish<br />
our tour in style, we go on a magnificent cruise along the Bosphorus<br />
Strait to admire the two parts of the city from an exceptional viewpoint.<br />
CODE DURATION ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE<br />
00JA<br />
Cruise between two continents<br />
The first stop on our itinerary takes us to the Spize Bazaar where we feel<br />
as if we have travelled back to Ottoman times surrounded by the exotic<br />
smells, noises and aromas of mystical Istanbul and remain enthralled<br />
in the customs and traditions of everyday life. A short stroll leads us to<br />
the Yeni Camii an Ottoman Imperial mosque which is easily recognizable<br />
because of the two minarets found at the corners of the avlu.<br />
The time has come to board a typical boat inspired by the traditional<br />
Turkish guletand set sail on a pleasant thrilling cruise along the<br />
Bosphorus Strait. Lulled by the lapping waters, we admire the unique<br />
landscape that passes before our eyes. This narrow canal connecting the<br />
Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara winds for over 30 km among lush hills,<br />
beaches, trendy bars, imperial palaces with lovely gardens and mosques<br />
as well as simple wooden houses.<br />
Glistening Evening in Istanbul<br />
8 HOURS<br />
APPROX €99 €69.30<br />
CODE DURATION ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE<br />
00JA<br />
4 HOURS<br />
APPROX €55 €38.50<br />
As the evening falls on the city, our coach takes us to the lively area of Taksim<br />
Square which is considered the modern heart of the city of Istanbul. We can<br />
enjoy a stroll along Istiklal Caddesi, a lovely pedestrian street or venture into the<br />
bustling network of side streets filled with bars, antique shops and restaurants<br />
with views over the Bosphorus.<br />
Once back on our coach, we head to the old part of the city known as<br />
Sultanahmet, the hub of the ancient Constantinople, surrounded by the sea<br />
on three sides and by colossal walls on the fourth almost making it a natural<br />
fortress.<br />
In this fascinating setting, we stop for photos at the Blue Mosque, one of the<br />
most important points of reference in the ancient capital with its imposing<br />
domes, six minarets reaching for the sky and marvellous surrounding gardens.<br />
We end our evening excursion with panoramic tour of the centre during which<br />
we can admire some of Istanbul’s most famous monuments such as the majestic<br />
ruins of the Byzantine hippodrome, testimony to the ancient past of this<br />
incredible city.<br />
8<br />
CODE DURATION ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE<br />
1586<br />
2.5 HOURS<br />
APPROX €39 €27.30<br />
Prices are subject to change at final reservation.
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