CARAVANSERAIS, BAZAARS AND THE GOLDEN HORN

Our itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted according to your preferences and the time available.
This itinerary can be divided into two half days,  please contact us for more information. 
 
In the past used as a place to stay for merchants and their caravans, most caravanserais have now been converted into workshops. This 4-hour walking tour will allow us to visit some of the caravanserais between the Covered  bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar with its stalls full of spices, the well hidden  Rustem Pasa mosque covered with blue Iznik tiles and the mosques of the neighborhood of Beyazit. 

 On the banks of the Golden Horn, lies the mosque of Eyup, dedicated to Eyüp El-Ensari, a standard bearer of Mohammed.  What you`ll see now however dates from the early 19th century. The mosque and its surroundings are frequently visited by the faithful, creating a colorful atmosphere around the mosque and its mausoleum.  The vicinity is occupied by cemeteries and this is where you`ll find the Pierre Loti café, named after the French writer who spent a lot of time in  Istanbul, enraptured by this amazing city.  there`s a wonderful view from its terrace. 

2012 prices 
2  people      :  110 €  per person 
3-4 people   :     75 €  per person
5  & more     :    65 € per person, in a small group, when available. Click on "I'm interested" to enrol.

(includes transport and the  guide)   
      
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