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Highlights
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The best way to appreciate the splendor
of the Ottoman Empire, which once
held sway over three continents, is
to visit its actual and symbolic center:
Topkapi Palace. Then pay a visit to
the finest of all Ottoman mosque complexes,
the Suleyman Mosque, completed by
master builder Sinan in 1557 in honor
of his most illustrious patron, Sultan
Suleyman the Magnificent. The monumental
tomb of this Sultan, who reached the
gates of Vienna, is located here.
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Daily
Afternoon Tour (except Tuesdays)
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Topkapi Palace: The
seat of Ottoman power for three
centuries and imperial residence
of the Sultans, the Palace also
houses one of the world's most
extensive collections of Chinese
and Japanese porcelain, religious
artifacts, and other priceless
relics.
The Treasury Section of
Topkapi Palace: An exhibition
of the precious personal belongings
of members of the Ottoman dynasty.
Specially, chance to see the
'spoonmaker' diamond and emerald
dagger in this section.
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Suleymaniye Mosque:
Overlooking the Golden Horn
a short distance from Sultanahmet,
this mosque complex once included
a soup kitchen, hammam, caravanserai
and primary school.
The Golden Horn: A drive
along the Golden Horn past Roman
land walls and Byzantine churches.
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Half
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4
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| Price: |
30
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Everyday
except Tuesday |
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Hotel
Pick-up & drop-off |
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Entrance
fees as per itinerary |
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Guide
and Air-conditioned
Vehicle |
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V.A.T.
(%18 sales tax) |
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| Guide
in: |
| English,
German, Italian, Spanish,
French |
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Take
a look
at some
of the
beautiful
places
you'll
have a
chance
to visit
when you
tour Turkey
with ITS. |
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