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Chora Church is considered to be one of the most beautiful
examples of a Byzantine church. The church is situated in the
western, Edirnekapi district of Istanbul. In the 16th century, the
church was converted into a mosque by the Ottoman rulers, and it
became a secularized museum in 1948. The interior of the building is
covered with fine mosaics and frescoes. |
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Program
- Meet your private guide and your driver at the Istanbul
Port or at your
hotel to set out for the incredible tour of the day
- 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 your tour, drive back to Istanbul Port or to your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
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Suleymaniye Mosque |
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You will start the day with the visit of the Mosque & The Social
Complex of "Suleyman the Magnificent" (16. cent. A.D.), one of the
masterpieces of the architect Sinan. |
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City Walls |
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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 |
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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. |
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Eyup / Pierre Loti |
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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 |
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After a short motor coach 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 |
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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 Pasa Mosque |
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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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- Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting a
religious sight.
- Comfortable, sensible walking shoes are recommended.
- On Wednesdays, the Chora Church is closed.
- Walking is over cobblestone, tiled and paved surfaces. |
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Golden Horn & Bosphorus Tour |
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* Professional licensed tour guide of your preference
* All entrance fees of the sites & museums mentioned in the program
* Private air-conditioned vehicle for entire touring
* Bosphorus Cruise by boat
* VAT |
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* Gratuity to your guide & driver
* Meals & refreshments
* Natural needs
* Any other things is not mentioned in Included Section |
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- In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received
by us at least
a day prior to the clients' arrival in order to receive the full refund.
- In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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