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BOSPHORUS CRUISE ($30/person)
HALF DAY MORNING / AFTERNOON TOUR
 Visit
Egyptian Bazaar,(Spice
Market),this is Istanbul’s second bazaar, constructed in the same
complex as Yeni Camii (or New Mosque). There are six gates, which
make it an attractive exterior. The L-shaped market, together with
the mosque, were built for the mother of Mehmet IV. Although no longer
the prime spice
trading area of the city, there is still the aroma of ginger, cardamom,
pepper and saffron from the piles of spices sold from many stalls.
(In the afternoon Spice Bazaar may be substituted with Bedesten)
Bosphorus Cruise,
through the waterway separating, Europe and Asia, with a possibility
to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman
architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments
Visit The Rumeli
Fortress,which is situated
on the Tracean side of the Istanbul Bosphorous. It was built by Sultan
Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 to prevent aid from north reaching Byzantine.
It took 4 months to build with 1000 masons and 2000 workers. The fortress
has 5 gates and lies over an area of
30.000 m². Historical
armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus.
A unique example of military architecture.(Closed on Wednesdays)
Operates between 1 July-30
September (With regular boat between 1 October - 30 June.
** Turkey Travel Services has the right to change the tour programs
and price without announcement. **
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