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One
Night Pre & Post Cruise Istanbul |
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2 days /
1 night |
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Day 1
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You will be met by your guide at
Istanbul International Airport and transferred to your hotel
by private vehicle. You will check in at your hotel with
some time to relax. Mid-afternoon, you will set out on a
half-day tour of the wonderful highlights of Istanbul.
First, you will visit the Byzantine
Hippodrome, along with
its famous Egyptian Obelisk, the Obelisk of Constantine, the
Serpentine Column and the |
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German Fountain. Then, you will proceed to
the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616 - a triumph of harmony,
proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a
complex that consisted of a mosque, tombs, fountains,
kitchens and a bath. Its 260 colorful windows enable the
sunlight to reach inside. The blue Iznik tiles covering
the walls lend the mosque its name. |
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Next, you will visit one of
the greatest buildings in the world:
St Sophia, the
Church of the Divine Wisdom. It was built during the
reign of Emperor Justinian (AD 537) and remained the
greatest church in Christendom until the conquest of
Constantinople in 1453. Sultan Mehmet II ordered the
conversion of Hagia Sophia into a Mosque. The great
dome, the semi-domes, the north and south tympana and |
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the vaults of the narthex,
aisles and gallery were all covered with gold mosaics,
many of which are still intact today. Finally, enjoy an
orientation drive around the old city with its many
ancient monuments and city walls, and the new city with
its modern buildings and squares. Continue to the famous
Grand Bazaar, where you will explore some of its 92
streets. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and |
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oldest
covered bazaar in Turkey, with more than 4,000 shops. A
variety of Turkish handicrafts, oriental carpets, rare
jewels and inexpensive souvenirs are all sold in its
small shops. The streets are named according to the
trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers,
booksellers, etc. At the
end of the day, you will return to your hotel. |
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Day 2
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Enjoy breakfast
and a transfer to your ship in the afternoon. |
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ONE NIGHT POST CRUISE
The above package will begin with your disembarkation
from your ship and end with a transfer to the Istanbul
airport. |
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- A deluxe air-conditioned VIP vehicle with a
professional driver
- All arrival and departure transfers
- Licensed professional tour guide in preferred language
- Entrance fees of all the sites and museums as marked
on the itinerary
- Accommodation at your preferred style hotel
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner where indicated on the
itinerary
- VAT taxes
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Items of a personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary. |
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* You may
include any special Add On Package using above menu. |
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