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Istanbul Sightseeing
Byzantian Heritage
Delve into the ancient sites that
are so famous in a city where
east meets west and past
meets present. See St Sophia
Basilica, The Hippodrome
and the 6th century Byzantine
Underground Cisterns before
discovering the unbelievable
Grand Bazaar with over 3000
shops and stalls.
Classical Istanbul
This city is steeped in almost 3000 years of history.
With that much history it’s almost impossible to
know where to start – The Roman Hippodrome?
The Blue Mosque? St Sophia Basilica? Topkapi
Palace? Don’t worry this tour will cut to the core of
what makes this city so unique. Lunch is included.
Gallipoli Tour
Departure for
Gallipoli, the scene
of one of the ugliest
campaigns of WWI.
Visit Anzac Cove, the
landing site of the
Australian and New
Zealand Army Corps
on April 25, 1915,
Lone Pine Cemetery,
Johnston’s Jolly, The
Nek and the Chunuk
Bair New Zealand
Memorial.
Ottoman Heritage
Explore the famous sites of the city,
including Topkapi Palace, which was the
main residence of the Ottoman Sultans,
The Roman Hippodrome, which was
once used for chariot races, The Blue
Mosque and then the Grand Bazaar for a
shopping extravaganza.
Bosphorus Cruise
Visit the Spice Markets full
of oriental aromas followed
by a cruise between the two
continents. Sail towards the Black
Sea and admire the amazing
buildings and ottoman houses on
both European and Asia sides.
Return back to Sirkeci/Kabatas
where you will be transferred to
your hotel.
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