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| Istanbul Tour and Lunch in Ciragan Palace includes
- Pick-up from the Istanbul Port or from your hotel
- Visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum
- Topkapi Palace Harem Section, Blue Mosque
- Lunch in Ciragan Palace and Grand Bazaar
- 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
Hagia Sophia - Built by the Emperor Justinian when Istanbul was Constantinople, this magnificent example of Byzantine architecture boasts a massive dome, a lengthy nave, and an interior decorated with marble, precious stones, and pillars from Ephesus. |
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Topkapi Palace Museum - A huge walled complex hugging the Bosphorus, the former palace of the Ottoman sultans is now a museum with an extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelain, art, artifacts and jewels, including the Topkapi diamond and the dagger. |
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Topkapi Palace Harem - The harem of Topkapi Palace was carefully situated so that it could not be seen from the state apartments or the courtyards where public affairs were conducted. The home of the sultan and his primary living quarters is an exceptional insight into how the sultans lived.. |
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Blue Mosque - Six graceful minarets adorn the elegant mosque, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. More than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles highlight the superb interior. |
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Lunch in Ciragan Palace - former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel of the Kempinski Hotels chain. The palace was built by Sultan Abdulaziz. This was a period in which all Ottoman sultans used to build their own palaces rather than using those of their ancestors. A delightful lunch, featuring Turkish specialties and beverages, will be served at the luxury, 5-star Ciragan |
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| Palace Hotel situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus with spectacular views of the sea while dining. Enjoy your beautiful lunch by the view of marvelous Bosphorus. |
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Grand Bazaar - The largest and the oldest covered market place in the world with more than 4,000 shops in the labyrinth of streets. Enjoy the colorful array of shops that offer an endless selection of goods that includes jewelry, fabrics, spices and local handicrafts. |
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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 Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace including the Harem Section, which |
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boasts views of the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. Cross the Golden Horn on your way to the Ciragan Palace for lunch passing the Dolmabahce Palace on the way. |
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SPECIAL NOTES
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
The above sites can be replaced with other sites on
the days they are closed. |
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Guests must be able to walk
approximately 1-1.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone
surfaces, inclines and 40 to 65 steps thus the guests must
be cautious to watch their step at all times in order to
avoid injuries. |
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Comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, sun hat, sun glasses and sun
screen are strongly recommended. |
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Please expect dense traffic conditions in
Istanbul. |
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order of the sites visited may change to avoid the crowds. |
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Temperatures can reach extreme
highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a
lot of water and use suitable sun protection. |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT. |
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Rates are based on per person exclusive of lunch. |
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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. |
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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 5% discount on your Ephesus tour. |
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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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