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	<title>Backpackers in Turkey &#187; Istanbul Tours</title>
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		<title>Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pick up from your hotel between 19:30 &#8211; 20:00 from your hotel, transfer to Cruise boat. 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, Dolmabahçe Palace on European shores and the Beylerbeyi [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Pick up from your hotel between 19:30 &#8211; 20:00 from your hotel, transfer to Cruise boat. 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, Dolmabahçe Palace on European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanalica and Anatolian Fortress on Asian shores. A rich variety of open buffet dishes, specialties of Turkish Cuisine and barbeque, unlimited local drinks with belly dance show and Anatolian Folk Dance. The twinkling lights of the European shores from Tarabya to Bebek. After the dinner you will be transfer back to hotel.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, dinner &amp; wine &amp; show</p>
<p>P.S :<span>Operates Between 1st of March / 30 November</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Price : 75 euro -per person.</strong><br />
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		<title>Princes&#8217;Islands Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pick up from your hotel between 08:00 &#8211; 08:45 in the morning from your hotel. Cruise on the Marmara Sea to Prince’s Island retreats for the Byzantine princes, famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of this island is Büyükada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span>Pick up from your hotel between 08:00 &#8211; 08:45 in the morning from your hotel. Cruise on the Marmara Sea to Prince’s Island retreats for the Byzantine princes, famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of this island is Büyükada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage among the pine trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves along its coast. Return in the evening to Istanbul and transfer back to hotel. </span><br />
<strong>Buyukada;</strong> Is the largest of the nine islands consisting the Princes&#8217; Islands in the Marmara Sea, close to Istanbul. As on the other islands, motorized vehicles – except service vehicles – are forbidden, so visitors explore the island by foot, bicycle, in horse-drawn carriages. A convent on Büyükada was the place of exile for the Byzantine empresses Irene, Euphrosyne, Theophano, Zoe and Anna Dalassena. After his deportation from the Soviet Union in February 1929, Leon Trotsky also stayed for four years on Büyükada, his first station in exile. Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid was born in the island. There are several historical buildings on Büyükada, such as the Ayia Yorgi Church and Monastery dating back to the 6th century, the Ayios Dimitrios Church, and the Hamidiye Mosque built by Abdul Hamid II. Büyükada consists of two peaks. The one nearest to the <em>iskele</em> (ferry landing), Hristos, is topped by the former Greek Orphanage, a huge wooden building now in decay. In the valley between the two hills sit the church and monastery of Ayios Nikolaos and a former fairground called Luna Park. Visitors can take the &#8217;small tour&#8217; of the island by buggy, leading to this point, from where it is an easy climb to Ayia Yorgi, a tiny church with a cafe on the grounds serving wine, chips and sausage sandwiches, this being part of the &#8220;classic&#8221; Ayia Yorgi experience.</p>
<p>- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees include ground transportation, guidance, RT. ferry ticket,<br />
  (at lunch we serve lamp, chicken, fish or vegetable)<br />
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<p><strong>Price : 60 eruo per person </strong></p>
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		<title>Bosphorus &amp; Two Continents Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>berkay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[08:30          Pick up from the hotel  ,visit to;
City Walls    :   The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204,the second by cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Drive  by bus to Golden Horn : As a natural and extremely secure harbor,the Golden Horn has played an important role [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>08:30          Pick up from the hotel  ,visit to;</p>
<p><strong>City Walls </strong>   :   The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204,the second by cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.</p>
<p><strong>Drive  by bus to Golden Horn</strong> : As a natural and extremely secure harbor,the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of İstanbul.The inlet separest the European shore into two.It is approximately 8km long ,and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus.Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.</p>
<p><strong>Spice Bazaar</strong> : Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Tour on the</strong> <strong>Bosphorus</strong> : On the  waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity  to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture,  besides modern residences and luxurious apartments.</p>
<p><strong>Rumeli Fortress</strong> : Historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.  </p>
<p>12:45          Lunch</p>
<p><strong>Beylerbeyi Palace </strong>: The largest and most elegant Otoman Palace on the Asian Shore of the Bosphorus. The palace and the neighbourhood was named for a beylerbey, a title which means &#8220;lord of the lords&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>Camlica Hill </strong>: Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the highest point of the city.</p>
<p><strong>Bedesten</strong> : Bedesten exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses carpet authorised by the Ministry of National Education. Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherwave show. Free time provided for shopping.</p>
<p>17:30          End of the tour, transfer to hotel.</p>
<p>P.S : Also visioned during the tour ,Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski,Ortaköy Mosque,Military Highschool,Bosphorus Bridge,Dolmabahçe Palace from the sea.</p>
<p><strong>Closed</strong><strong>:</strong><em> </em> Spice Bazaar on Sunday ./ Replaced with  Pierre Loti.               Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday and Thursday /Replaced with Chora Museum.</p>
<p><strong>Price : 60 Euro- per person </strong></p>
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		<title>Two Continents Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pick up from the hotel  13:30 and visit to ; 
Beylerbeyi Palace : The largest and most elegant Otoman Palace on the Asian Shore of the Bosphorus. The palace and the neighbourhood was named for a beylerbey, a title which means &#8220;lord of the lords&#8221;.
Camlica Hill : Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Pick up from the hotel  13:30 and visit to ;<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Beylerbeyi Palace </strong>: The largest and most elegant Otoman Palace on the Asian Shore of the Bosphorus. The palace and the neighbourhood was named for a beylerbey, a title which means &#8220;lord of the lords&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>Camlica Hill </strong>: Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the highest point of the city.</p>
<p><strong>Bedesten</strong> : Bedesten exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses carpet authorised by the Ministry of National Education. Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherwave show. Free time provided for shopping. </p>
<p>17:30          End of the tour, transfer to hotel.</p>
<p>- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- Free for ages of 0 – 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance.</p>
<p><strong>Price : 30 euro -per person.</strong></p>
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		<title>Bosphorus on Boat Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[08:30          Pick up from the hotel
 City Walls    :   The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204,the second by cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Drive  by bus to Golden Horn : As a natural and extremely secure harbor,the Golden Horn has played an important role in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>08:30          Pick up from the hotel</p>
<p> <strong>City Walls </strong>   :   The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204,the second by cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.</p>
<p><strong>Drive  by bus to Golden Horn</strong> : As a natural and extremely secure harbor,the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of İstanbul.The inlet separest the European shore into two.It is approximately 8km long ,and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus.Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.</p>
<p><strong>Spice Bazaar</strong> : Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Tour on the</strong> <strong>Bosphorus</strong> : On the  waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity  to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture,  besides modern residences and luxurious apartments.</p>
<p><strong>Rumeli Fortress</strong> : Historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.  </p>
<p>- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday, replace with “Pierre Loti Cafe”<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance, boat cruise.</p>
<p>P.S : Operates by private boat between 1 April-31 October. (By Ferry boat between 1 November-31 March.)</p>
<p><strong>Price  : 30 Euro -per person</strong></p>
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		<title>Byzantian &amp; Ottoman Relics Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>berkay</dc:creator>
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Full Day Tour &#8211; Lunch Included  



Pick up from your hotel between 08:30 &#8211; 08:45 in the morning. We will first visit Hagia Sophia after that we will go to Blue Mosque by walk. After we visit Blue Mosque and we have a walking-tour to Hippodrome Square, we will drive to Grand Bazaar. We will have [...]]]></description>
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<td><span>Pick up from your hotel between 08:30 &#8211; 08:45 in the morning. We will first visit Hagia Sophia after that we will go to Blue Mosque by walk. After we visit Blue Mosque and we have a walking-tour to Hippodrome Square, we will drive to Grand Bazaar. We will have some free time there. Shopping is possibility. After that, we will stop by restaurant for lunch break. After lunch, we will go to Topkapi palace. We will spend couple of hours in the palace, we will drive to Rustem pasha mosque withbeautifull Iznik tiles. We will drive back to your hotel. This tour concludes app. 17:00-17:30.<br />
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<p><span>St. Sophia;</span></p>
<div><span> This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building to be converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over. The Islamic features  such as the mihrab, the minbar, and the four minarets outside — were added over the course of its history under the Ottomans. It remained as a mosque until 1935, when it was converted into a museum by the Republic of Turkey<strong>.</strong></span></div>
<p><span><strong>Blue Mosque; </strong>Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior of blue Iznik tiles. It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul.</p>
<p><strong>Hippodrome; </strong>The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome, with its four monuments; the German Fountain Of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk Of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column Of Constantine.</p>
<p><strong>Grand Bazaar (Covered Market);</strong> In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx ware and meerschaum pipers.</p>
<p><strong>Topkapi Palace;</strong> The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain; robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; Chamber of Sacred Relics.</p>
<p><strong>Rustem Pasa Mosque;</strong> The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its large quantities of exquisite  Iznik tiles, set in a very wide variety of beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the mihrab, minbar, walls, columns and on the façade of the porch outside. These tiles exhibit the use of a tomato-red color characteristic of the early iznik period (1555-1620), and no other mosque in Istanbul makes such a lavish use of these tiles.</p>
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<p><span>Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- St. Sophia is closed on Monday, replace with “Chore Church”<br />
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, replace with “Beylerbeyi Palace”<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance, entrance fees and lunch         <br />
  (from the menu available to chose lamp, chicken or vegetable)</span></p>
<p><span>Closed: St.Sophia on Monday /Replaced with Underground Cistern,Topkapı Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace ,Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday. </span></p>
<p><span><strong>Price : 65 euro per person</strong></span></p>
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		<title>Ottoman Relics Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pick up from your hotel between 13:00 -13:30 afternoon time to our meeting point. We have interior visit Sultan palace of Topkapi. After we spend around two hours there, then we get on the minibus which is waiting for us at the front of the palace, we drive to Rustem pasha mosque with the most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span>Pick up from your hotel between 13:00 -13:30 afternoon time to our meeting point. We have interior visit Sultan palace of Topkapi. After we spend around two hours there, then we get on the minibus which is waiting for us at the front of the palace, we drive to Rustem pasha mosque with the most beautiful Iznik tiles in the world. Around we transfer you back to your hotel.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Topkapı Palace</strong>; The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain; robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; Chamber of Sacred Relics.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Rustem Pasa Mosque;</strong> The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its large quantities of exquisite  Iznik tiles, set in a very wide variety of beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the mihrab, minbar, walls, columns and on the façade of the porch outside. These tiles exhibit the use of a tomato-red color characteristic of the early iznik period (1555-1620), and no other mosque in Istanbul makes such a lavish use of these tiles. </span></p>
<p>Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, replace with “Beylerbeyi Palace”<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance, entrance fees.</p>
<p>Important Notice :</p>
<p>During the renovation of Suleymaniye Mosque,Rustempasa Mosque will be visited.</p>
<p> <span><strong>Price : 35 euro per person </strong></span><span> </span></p>
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		<title>Byzantian Relics Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Price : 35 eur per person
Pick up from your hotel early morning between 08:00 &#8211; 08:30 to our meeting point. First, we will visit St. Sophia and we walk to Blue Mosque. After visiting and getting information about it, then we have a walk-in tour at Hippodrome square where our minibus waiting for us. From [...]]]></description>
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<p><span><strong>Price : 35 eur per person</strong></span></p>
<p>Pick up from your hotel early morning between 08:00 &#8211; 08:30 to our meeting point. First, we will visit St. Sophia and we walk to Blue Mosque. After visiting and getting information about it, then we have a walk-in tour at Hippodrome square where our minibus waiting for us. From there, we will drive to Grand Bazaar to spend some time to see the biggest historical shopping center in the world. After that, we will drive back to our meeting point again. This half day tour concludes in Sultanahmet Square app. 13:00-13:30.</p>
<p><strong>About Placeses</strong><strong></strong> </p>
<p><strong>St. Sophia</strong>;This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building to be converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over. The Islamic features  such as the mihrab, the minbar, and the four minarets outside — were added over the course of its history under the Ottomans. It remained as a mosque until 1935, when it was converted into a museum by the Republic of Turkey<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Blue Mosque; </strong>Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior of blue Iznik tiles. It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul.</p>
<p><span><strong>Hippodrome; </strong>The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome, with its four monuments; the German Fountain Of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk Of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column Of Constantine.</span></p>
<p><strong>Grand Bazaar (Covered Market);</strong> In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx ware and meerschaum pipers.</p>
<p><span>- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />
- St. Sophia is closed on Monday, replace with “Chore Church”<br />
- Free for ages of 0 &#8211; 2<br />
- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />
- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance, entrance fees.<br />
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