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imperial
mosque with 6 minarets. We continue to the
Hippodrome, a stadium and meeting place in
Byzantine times, the Serpent Pillar from
Delphi and the Egyptian Obelisk, with the
Fountain of Wilhelm. We will also visit
the Caferaga Medresesi which was a school
designed by the famous architect Sinan in 1560
and is now used for workshops in traditional
Ottoman arts. We will continue to the “Egyptian”
Spice Market, which stands near the mouth
of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. The market
was built in the 17th century A.D. and is still
a thriving place with spices and souvenirs of
all types and also the Rustempasa Mosque
with its beautiful Iznik tiles. The mosque was
built in 1560 by the imperial architect Sinan
for the son in law of the grand vizier of
Suleyman the Magnificent. We embark on our
Bosphorus Cruise up the strait that divides
Europe from Asia and leads to the Black Sea.
From the ship you will see beautiful mosques,
the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, new
luxury villas, very old Ottoman Houses and the
Rumeli Fortress. Return to your hotel around
17:30.
Note: Spice Market is closed Sunday.
PRICE: 70 EURO PER PERSON – LUNCH INCLUDED |
