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FOR A SHORT VISIT .
Have you got only a short period of time to visit
this beautiful city? No need to worry- there are
choices of "tasting Istanbul" even in a short
period of time.
Daily excursions available throughout the year
will give you the chance to visit the most
important historical sites, museums, famous Grand
Bazaar and surroundings. Excursions departing from
hotels of the port present to you the monuments in
the historical peninsula in half-day tours. You
get a chance to visit Ayasofya Museum, the Mosque
of Süleyman the Magnificent, the Mosque of Sultan
Ahmet (also known as Blue Mosque), Hippodrome and
Topkapı Palace Museum. You may also participate in
tours taking you on the Bosphorus or to the Asian
side. Then, you will go back home with
unforgettable and beautiful memories.
The Roman fortifications, Chora (Kariye) Museum
renowned for its late Byzantine period frescoes
and mosaics, the Galata Tower for a splendid
panorama of the city, Dolmabahçe Palace on the
Bosphorus - the richest palace museum in the
world, Archaeological Museums, Turkish-Islamic
Arts Museum, the Spice Bazaar and others require 3
to 4 days' time.
And cruising Bosphorus. A ferry ride on the
Bosphorus will be amongst the most unforgettable.
You may be carried away with the unparalleled
beauty of the yalı mansions lining along the
coasts and from which many ancient love stories
reflect on the water, luxurious modern villas of
the 20th century, the palaces of Dolmabahçe,
Beylerbeyi and Göksu, Rumeli and Anadolu
Fortresses, remnants of the fishing villages,
restaurants, tea gardens, and night clubs. In the
same day you can cool off in the waters of the
Black Sea and then relax with a cup of coffee at a
tea garden on the quiet coasts of the Sea of
Marmara enjoying the beauty of the Istanbul
Straits.
Istanbul is a place where the ancient meets the
modern. For shopping there is a great variety of
choices. The Grand Bazaar and the big reputable
shops by it, the shopping malls of Ak Merkez,
Galleria, Capitol and many more, the boutiques at
Nişantaşı and Beyoğlu and in the Baghdad Street
are at your service all through the year.
The Grand Bazaar still retains the dreamlike
atmosphere of the "good old days," yet, it
presents you with the newest choices of the modern
world: eye-catching jewelry, copperwork, rugs,
leatherwear, suede wear, and many more. Once
caught by it, you may lose track of time strolling
in the Grand Bazaar.
Besides its historical importance and cultural
heritage, the city is furbished with modern
hotels, elegant restaurants, nightclubs, bars,
historical bazaars and shops as well.
Once you step in this city, you will be able to
experience by yourself this historical and natural
beauty beyond words can describe.
Our greetings and love from the
beautiful Istanbul, home of many civilizations.
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