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Architect Sinan designed this mosque after 1557, for Mihrimah
Sultan, Sultan Suleyman's daughter. This mosque is unprecedented
with its supporting system and dome (19 m.). Four arches that spring
from four piers hold up the dome, which has an astonishing height
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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 Dolmabahce Palace, and cross the Bosphorus by
boat for Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
- Continue to Taksim Square
- By the end of your tour, drive back to Istanbul Port or to your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
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Dolmabahce Palace |
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Dolmabahce Palace, built by Sultan Ist Abdulmecit during 19th
century is lying for 600 m at European coast of the Bosphorus.
Dolmabahce Palace, is constructed between 1843 and 1856 as a mixture
of European art methods. It is one of the pieces of art of Sultan
Abdulmecit's architect, Karabet Balya. Ottomans The Dolmabahce
Palace (also known as the "Late Palace", where Ataturk - the founder
of the Turkish Republic in 1923-spend his last days and died in 1938
on 10th November!)- Where much more original interior decoration of
the palace is still to be seen compared to Topkapi Palace! |
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Mihrimah Sultan Mosque |
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Architect Sinan designed this mosque after 1557, for Mihrimah
Sultan, Sultan Suleyman's daughter. This mosque is unprecedented
with its supporting system and dome (19 m.). Four arches that spring
from four piers hold up the dome, which has an astonishing height
(35 m.). |
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Taksim Square |
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Before Ankara became the new Capitol of the Turkish Republic, on
this boulevard were all the foreign Embassies nowadays these
architectural masterpiece buildings are still in use as general
consulates, movie, theatres, boutiques, cafes, bars, patisseries,
antiquity shops, bookshops etc. After it turned into a street for
pedestrians, they have also rebuild the "Old Tramway", which is now
cruising between the two ends of this boulevard, Taksim-square and
Tunel-square! |
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- Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting a
religious sight.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursday.
- Comfortable, sensible walking shoes are recommended.
- Walking is over cobblestone, tiled and paved surfaces. |
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Istanbul City 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
* 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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