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Istanbul
is the city of history between East and West. The
city is known to have existed for last 4,000 years
and every step of its development can be traced as
one walks from one area to the other. Its 4,000-year
heritage is well preserved all around the city. The
great civilizations such as the Eastern Roman, Byzantine
and Ottoman have spread their culture in Istanbul. |
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| We are pleased to offer the following
optional city tours for ETA participants. |
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Highlights
of Istanbul 1(Full Day)
September 19, Sunday |
This
full day program includes the most fascinated and
important historical points of the city. The tour
will depart from the Convention Center in the morning.
First stop will be the Hippodrome square and Blue
Mosque, the supremely elegant, imperial six minaret
mosque of Sultan Ahmet I. Next visit will be to the
St. Sophia, the magnificent Byzantine Church of all
times, one of the finest and largest architectural
works of art in the world. After lunch in a local
restaurant, Topkapı Palace, which was once the great
palace of Ottoman Sultans from 15th to 19th centuries,
will be visited. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Highlights
of Istanbul 2 (Half Day)
September 20, Monday
This half-day tour will begin with
the visit to Chora Church & Museum, in which the
mosaics and frescoes are the most beautiful examples
of the last period of Byzantine art.Next visit will
be to the Underground Cistern, the biggest and the
most magnificent underground cistern, including the
two Medusa’s head columns – the great examples of
the Roman Age art sculptures - constructed by Emperor
Justinianus The First (527-567 A.D). The tour will
end with the Spice Market at noon. |
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Bosphorus
Tour (Full Day)
September 21, Tuesday |
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During
this program you will enjoy the beautiful Bosphorus
on a private boat. The boat will depart on European
side and cross the Bosphorus. You will be disembarked
at Beylerbeyi, a small village located in Asian side,
and visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the 19th century
summer palace of Ottoman Sultans. After lunch in a
local restaurant the boat will take you back to the
European side. The tour will continue with shopping
in Grand Bazaar.
Imperial
Tour (Full Day)
September 21, Tuesday |
At
this full-day program, first visit will be to
the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, built
by the great architect Sinan. Next visit will
be the Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art,
former palace of Ibrahim Pasha, today a museum
in which you can see the masterpieces of Turkish
and Islamic Art from early ages of 19th century.
After lunch in the area, you will have the opportunity
of enjoying the Grand Bazaar that covers around
3.000 stores. |
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| Tour Prices |
Per person |
| Highlights of Istanbul 1 (Full Day) |
65 € |
| Highlights of Istanbul 2 (Half Day) |
30 € |
| Bosphorus Tour (Full Day) |
65 € |
| Imperial Tour (Full Day) |
45 € |
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| The tour prices include |
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- Transportation by A/C deluxe vehicles
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- English speaking professional tour
guide
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- Lunches only in full day programs
as mentioned
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