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| F/D Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise Tour includes
- Pick-up from the Istanbul Port or from your hotel
- Visit of Suleymaniye Mosque, City Walls of Istanbul,
Chora Church, Eyup, Pierre Loti, Bosphorus-cruise,
- Continue to Egyptian Bazaar, Rustem Pasha
Mosque
- By the end of the tour drive back to Istanbul Port or
to your hotel.
Duration:
appx. 7 hours |
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WHAT YOU VISIT
Suleymaniye Mosque
- The Suleymaniye Mosque
was built on the order of Suleyman the Magnificent and was
constructed by the great Ottoman architect, Sinan in the
year 1557. Designed to be an architectural counterpoint to
Byzantine St. Sophia, it is regarded as the most |
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beautiful of all imperial
mosques. You will see the magnificent architecture of the
outside of the building and visit the tombs of the Sultan
Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife, Roxelana. |
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City Walls
- Afterwards drive along the City Walls of Constantinopolis to the district of
Edirnekapi. The 5th-century city walls built by Emperor Theodosius II stretch for 6.5 km (4 miles) from the
Golden Horn
to the Sea of Marmara. You can admire them at many points in Istanbul, but it's easiest to combine a view of the walls with a visit to the
Chora Church. |
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Chora Church
- Edirnekapi is also the place where the Chora Church
(13. cent. A.D.), famous for its well-preserved wall-mosaics showing scenes from the Old New Testament, will be visited. Lunch
brake where you can taste the Turkish Kitchen! (lunch is not included in the tour rate) |
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Eyup / Pierre Loti - Continue to Eyup, the 3 most important Pilgrimage-place on earth for the Islamic World. Afterwards possibility for a cup of coffee and/or tea the Coffee-House of
Pierre Loti, from where a very beautiful panoramic view over the Old-City could be enjoyed. |
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Bosphorus Cruise
- After a short motorcoach transfer from the pier, board your motor launch for your cruise along the Straits of
Bosphorus. You will see grand Ottoman palaces and castles, including the
Dolmabahce Palace, the
Beylerbeyi Palace, and Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Castles - your guide will narrate the history of the city and its landmarks. |
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Egyptian Bazaar
- The Egyptian Bazaar
is famous for selling the best spices in Istanbul. you will find an
immense selection of spices like saffron, oregano, mint, cinnamon, henna for the hair, special Turkish spices for
meat, different kind of pepper. There are typical Turkish sweets such as "baklava", "lokum" and
different types of tea like chamomile, island tea, apple tea, black tea...
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Rustem Pasha Mosque
- It is constructed to Mimar Sinan on 1561 by one of the viziers of Kanuni, Rustem Pasa. As the place at Eminonu is both hollow and a commercial center, Sinan, had opened inns and shops under mosque. |
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WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Following a short drive
with your private vehicle across the Galata Bridge, drop off at the heart of the old city,
with your English-speaking
guide, walk the historic streets to the Chora Church,
cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, Spice Market and Rustem
Pasa Mosque. |
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SPECIAL NOTES
- Chora Church
is closed on Wednesday.
The above sites can be replaced with other sites on the days they are closed. |
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| RATES |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation,
Bosphorus cruise by boat and VAT. |
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The rate of
USD 88 pp is for minimum 4 guests. |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied. |
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Please
kindly contact us for your group requests. |
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Children 0-6 ages are free. |
| REMARKS |
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The program can also be completed in 2
days according to your preference. |
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If you book any tour in Istanbul together with any Ephesus tour, then you
will have per person 5 % discount on your Ephesus tour. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY |
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In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by
Meander Travel at least a day prior to the clients' arrival in order to receive the full refund. |
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In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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