Teacher Study Tours 2009 – Group 2 Istanbul
15 07 2009- Departure for full day Istanbul tour.
- Visit Hippodrome, the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and Fountain of Wilhelm II.
- Visit to Blue Mosque.
- Visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, which contains a priceless collection of Ottoman calligraphy in gold, intricate miniatures, ceramics, and magnificent carpets, some of them dating back to the 13th century.
- Visit Topkapi Palace, lavish home to the Ottoman Sultans. It contains a priceless collection of jewelry, porcelain and costumes.
- Lunch at the Konyali Restaurant at Topkapi Palace.
- After lunch at Konyali Restaurant, which is located inside the palace overlooking the Bosphorus, we enter the intricate maze of the Harem and rooms decorated with superb Iznik tiles.
- Visit the Istanbul Archeological Museum is housed in three buildings just inside the first court of Topkapi Palace and includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient, Archaeology Museum, and Enameled Kiosk Museum.
- Visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar.
- Dinner at Asitane Restaurant in Edirnekapi. A private performance of Turkish Classical Music called “Fasil” will accompany the tastes of authentic Turkish cuisine.
- Overnight at the Hotel.
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