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Proceed to the
mouth of the Golden Horn, to explore the bustling
Egyptian Spice Market of 17th century origin - a
colorful bazaar heaped with spices, Turkish sweets, dried
foods and much more.
Then visit the beautifully tiled tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque
hidden among the narrow cobbled market streets nearby.
Next we take a Bosphorus Cruise Sightseeing Boat Trip
up Istanbul's winding straits for a chance to relax and
admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces
and decadent villas - you'll see Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi
Palaces, Ottoman summer mansions and Ortakoy mosque, the
defensive Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Bridge - one of the
world's largest suspension bridges, all alongside passing
fishing boats, yachts, huge cargo ships and tankers.
After a lunch break back on shore, we will visit the
interior of the sumptuously decorated Dolmabahce Palace,
the 19th century lavish Ottoman residence on the Bosphorus.
Drop off to hotel or cruise ship port. |
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