Cultural Tours Fall 2008 – Istanbul

17 09 2008
  • Shopping tour of the Grand Bazaar [15th C. introduction to traditional shopping culture].
  • Visit the Topkapi Palace.
  • Lunch will be served at Konyali Restaurant, which is located inside the palace overlooking the marvelous Bosphorus. 
  • Visits to Istanbul Archeological Museum, and later Dolmabahce Palace  [19th C.A.D.].
  • Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

 



Cultural Tours Fall 2008 – Istanbul

16 09 2008
  • Briefing at the Turkish Cultural Foundation.
  • Full day tour of Istanbul: Visit Hagia Sophia [6th C.A.D.], Blue Mosque [16th C.A.D.], the Hippodrome [3th C.A.D.] and Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts [Artifacts dates back to the 9th C.A.D.], Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.
    Drive to Asian continent. Short boat trip to Leander’s Tower.
  • Meet the famous Artist, Hikmet Barutcugil and experience the traditional fine art of “Ebru” (Marbling) at the historical district in Uskudar.
  • Dinner at Fish restaurant on Asian side.