Meet at airport, Cruise port or from youır hotels and we have visits to famous Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the great Ottoman Empire was once ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. Follows we have a visit to Byzantian Cistern and drive to Suleymaniye Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman 'The Magnificent' was built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times. Afternoon oncontinue to visits at Dolmabahce Palace just facing to Bosphorus. Come and see why this magnificent 19th century palace is called incomparable among the others with 14 tons of pure gold used for its interior decoration. Its priceless paintings furniture, a rich collection of Bohemian crystal in addition to its famous Harem section. Follows we have a tour to Galata Tower. After lunch drive to along the bank of the Golden Horn are as an open-air museum of the past. In Fener, you can see whole streets with houses and churches from the Byzantine times. Eyup is another important district, which looks very Ottoman, with its old cemeteries and tombs of holy people. Visit the Church St. Saviour in Chora very famous for its mosaics showing Virgin Mary's and Jesus Christ's life's. From the hills above Eyüp you have a wonderful view on the Golden Horn. Enjoy this view with a cup of coffee in the traditional Pierre Loti Cafe (the most famous French author.) End of tour transfer to airport, Cruise or your hotel. (L)
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