Excursions

Tour # 1 – Ottoman Tour (Full Day - 9 November)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program : Blue Mosque, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Topkapi Palace, Grand Covered Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque.
Blue Mosque ; Famous for its blue tiles and six minarettes, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th century, and done of the main adronments in the skyline of the historical city.
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts ; The Ibrahim Pasa Palace is which was the only place owned by a dignity outside the dynasty in the Ottoman period.
Topkapi Palace ; The Former imperial residence known as “The House of Felicty” from where the Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today an attractive museum that houses one of the largest collections of medial orientals arts, including Chinese and japanese porcelain and the Ottoman treasury.
Grand Covered Bazaar ; In addition to its historical importance “Kapali Carsi” is a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with is rich collections of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
Suleymaniye Mosque ; The mosque of Sultan Suleyman “The Magnificent” built in the 16th century by Sinan, the grand master architect.

Tour # 2 – Byzantine Relics (Full Day - 8 November)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program : Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Spice Bazaar
Hippodrome ; The former centre of sports and political activities of historical Constantinople where the famous Serpentine Column from Delphi is conserved.
Hagia Sophia ; The imperial basilica, truly one of the greatest buildings of the world.
Basilica Cistern ; Built in the 6th century, the largest and most impressive of the Byzantine Cistern
Spice Bazaar ; Aromas of various spices.  

Tour # 3 – Istanbul by Night (Night Tour - 9 November)
Departures from: Congress Venue/Hotel
Departure: 20:00
Arrival: 24:00+
Dinner: Included
Program: Dinner in night club (İstanbul style), watching spectacular floorshow of famous belly dancers, typical Anatolian folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singer.

Tour # 4 – Princess Island Tour (Full Day - 9 November)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at Büyükada, the populer summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princess. Tour of the island with horse- drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to İstanbul and transfer to hotels.

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