Turkey - Istanbul

İSTANBUL CLASSICS
İSTANBUL CLASSICS Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 30,00 - EURO
1/2 DAY MORNING TOUR of "SULTAN AHMET CENTER ", the heart of the "Old City " from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. ST. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th. century by emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrom , center of sportive ( chariot races, athletics ) events and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Grand Govered Bazaar , most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. Note: Tour ends at Sultanahmet in front of St. Sophia. St. Sophia in closed on Modays, replaced with Kariye ( St. Savior of Chora ) Museum. Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services.

PRINCES ISLANDS ( ADALAR )
PRINCES ISLANDS ( ADALAR ) Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 50,00 - EURO
Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes Islands, stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leanders Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Note: Operates all year round, except Sundays between 1 June / 30 September. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services, lunch.

1001 GECELER - ISTANBUL BY NIGHT
1001 GECELER - ISTANBUL BY NIGHT Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 60,00 - EURO
Drive through illuminated Istanbul and tour on the Bosphorus coastline. Dinner at a first class restaurant with half a bottle of wine or a soft drink included, watching spectacular floorshow of famous Belly Dancers, typical Anatolian Folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singer. Tour includes: Transportation, dinner, program.

OTTOMAN RELICS
OTTOMAN RELICS Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 30,00 - EURO
1/2 DAY AFTERNOON TOUR Topkapı Palace, imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting sacred Islamic relics, kitchen, chinese porselain, weapons, calligraphy etc. (Treasury and Harem in Topkapı Palace are not included in the program and visits are due to extra entrance fee ). Süleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman empire was built in the name of Süleyman the Magnificent during 16th century. <ıt is considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques. Note: Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services.

BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS
BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 60,00 - EURO
FULL DAY TOUR St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrom, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Grand Govered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. Topkapı Palace, imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting sacred Islamic relics, kitchen, chinese porselain, weapons, calligraphy etc. Süleyman Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman empire, built in the name of Süleyman the Magnificent during 16th century and considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques. (Treasury and Harem in Topkapı Palace are not included in the program and visits are due to extra entrance fee). Note: St. Sophia is closed on Mondays, replaced with Kariye ( St. Saviour of Chora ) Museum. Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Grand Bazaar on Sundays. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services, lunch.

BOSPHORUS ( BOĞAZ ) CRUISE
BOSPHORUS ( BOĞAZ ) CRUISE Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 25,00 - EURO
1/2 DAY MORNING or AFTERNOON TOUR Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc. Bosphorus Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress, historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. An unique example of military architecture. Note: Private boat operates between 1 July - 30 September (with regular boat between 1 October - 30 June). Tour is also practised with regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided for the private boat. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services.

DOLMABAHÇE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS
DOLMABAHÇE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 30,00 - EURO
1/2 DAY TOUR IN THE AFTERNOON Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. The Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes Çamlıca Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services.

BOSPHORUS CRUISE & DOLMABAHÇE PALACE AND TWO CONTINENTS
BOSPHORUS CRUISE & DOLMABAHÇE PALACE AND TWO CONTINENTS Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 50,00 - EURO
FULL DAY TOUR Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc. Bosphorus Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress, historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. An unique example of military architecture. Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. The Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Çamliça Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. Note: Private boat operates between 1 July - 30 September (with regular boat between 1 October - 30 June). Tour is also practised with regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided for the private boat. Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, replaced with Imperial Yıldız Park and Yıldız Porselain Factory. Rumeli Fortress closed on Wednesdays, Spice Bazaar closed on Sundays. Tour includes: Transportation, guide services, lunch.

DINNER CRUICE - BOSPHORUS BY NIGHT / BOĞAZ GECE TURU
DINNER CRUICE - BOSPHORUS BY NIGHT / BOĞAZ GECE TURU Begining of Season 01.01.2005 End of Season 31.12.2005 Price 80,00 - EURO
EVENING TOUR WITH DINNER An enchanted night cruise starts while you sip your welcome drink as the sun sets on Istanbul. Beneath the Bosphorus Bridge by moonlight, glide past the Ciragan Palace, nowadays Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress on Asian shores. A rich variety of open buffet dishes, specialities of Turkish Cuisine and barbeque, unlimited local drinks. The twinkling lights of the European shores from Tarabya to Kabatas. Transfer to hotels before goodnight Istanbul. Note: Advance reservation required not later than 15:00. Operates Between 1 June / 30 September.