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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) - Itinerary: |
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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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| Length: |
Half
day |
| Duration: |
4
hours |
| Operated: |
Everyday
except Tuesday |
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| What
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Included? |
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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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