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Highlights of Istanbul

A definitive one-day tour of Istanbul which takes in five major highlights and includes transport, admission fees and an English-speaking guide.
Beginning in Sultanahmet, prepare to be in awe of the huge mosques, palaces and assorted historical oddments that make up this iconic ancient walled capital.
After starting at the Hippodrome and its giant obelisks, your attention will quickly shift to the incredible Blue Mosque which earned its name for the beautiful blue Iznik tiles that cover its inner walls.
A short distance away is the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the world’s oldest Byzantine basilica which boasts an incredible domed roof and a stunning interior that is begging to be explored.
Next is the Grand Bazaar, a hive of activity with over 4,000 shops full of treasures and numerous small cafes ideal for treating yourself to a Turkish tea and watching the locals go about their daily business.
In the afternoon, Topkapi Palace, the primary home of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, awaits, with its myriad of rooms, courtyards and artifact-laden museums
Finally, the Sinan the Magnificent-designed Rustem Pasha Mosque and its exquisite and extensive Iznik tile decoration closes the tour in style.

 

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