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Istanbul : Rarely will visit to Turkey exclude the chaotic and glorious wonder that is Istanbul. Istanbul is home to layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. It’s as momentous as Rome, as captivating as Paris, and as exotic as Bangkok. It is all of the praises one can imagine while being simultaneously the opposite.
           As the riches of Istanbul increase, urban modernization projects erase a past that - illustrated by the discovery of Theodosius’s port at present - day Yenikapi – threaten the historical record pretty much any time anyone puts a shovel to the ground.
           And now to the necessary cliches : As the only city on earth to straddle two continents and literally the city of civilization’s desires, Istanbul is an enduring symbol of greatness. It has endured attempted or succesful conquests down the historic dateline by Xerxes, Darius, Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Huns, the Crusaders, the Arab raiders, and the Ottomans. In more recent centuries, Russia also had itse ye on the prize of Istanbul, covetous of control of the Bosphorus Straits and free passage from the Black Sea into the Mediterranean and the trade routes beyond. Even today, hundreds of thousands of sometimes oversize and hazardous ships stream up and down this epic waterway as they make their way through the center of both a city and a nation.
           The parade of civilizations converges on the historic peninsula, also known as Old Stamboul or the Old City.It is the capital of empires and a religious center, the heart of the Grek Orthodox Churc and for centuries the Islamic faith. Istanbul is the custodian of one of the world’s most opulent displays of art and wealth. A stroll through the neighborhoods that make up the historic peninsula will reveal the foundations of ancient Rome and Byzantium, with gilded mosaics like those in the Ayasofya and St. Savior in Chora or the more modest peristyle (open court with porticos) of the Great Palace. The Otoman dynasty redirected the city’s fortunes into the imperial majesty of undulating domes and commanding minarets and the sumptuous mystique of Topkapi and Dolmabahçe palaces. Fatih Mehmet II was himself astounded at the beauty of the city he had finally conquered and he as well as subsequent sultans fixated on replicating the symbolic splendor of the Ayasofya in what has become a panorama of monumental imperial mosques.
           Across the Golden Horn is the modern heart of the city, heir to the future of the country, pulsating with all the electricity of a cutting - edge international metropolis. While the political capital of Ankara sits safely in the heartland, this part of Istanbul is Turkey’s center for art, entertainment, music, cuisine, education and yes, even international diplomacy. Meanwhile, in anticipation of its upcoming 2010 reigns as Cultural Capital of Europe, Istanbul is undergoing an unprecented frenzy of modernization.

Istanbul Daily Tour 1 Details

Istanbul Tour 1   Tour Code : IDT101

  Itinerary :  Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome

  Duration : 8 hours

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Tour Plan :

           Upon your arrival to Istanbul our tour guide meets you at harbor and drive to historical peninsula with our new brand tour transportation vehicle (in about 15 minutes).
           Topkapi Palace - 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. The Harem, home of the sultan and his primary living quarters, offers exceptional insight into the sultans’ lifestyles.
           Hagia Sophia - The Emperor Justinian built St.Sophia 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.
           Blue Mosque - Six graceful minarets adorn the elegant mosque, one of the city's most recognized landmarks. The superb interior is decorated with more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles.
           Hippodrome - The large, open square was once the site of a Roman circus that rivaled the Colosseum and could seat a quarter of a million spectators. Monuments on the site include the Snake Column from Delphi and an Egyptian obelisk taken from the Temple of Karnak at Luxor.

Included :

	• Transfer from port and back
	• Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
	• Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
	• Entry fees to the museums and sites.
	• Parking fees.