11-Nght Eastern Mediterranean · Topkapi Palace you will walk to Sultan Ahmet Camii, better known...

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11-Nght Eastern Mediterranean For many centuries, Istanbul was the capital of the civilized world. Your tour begins at Topkapi Palace, which sits atop one of Istanbul’s seven hills and commands superb views of the Bosphorus Strait, the Sea of Marmar and the Golden Horn. Your walking tour includes the Imperial courtyards of the palace, which was in use for nearly four centuries. After perusing the remarkable collection of porcelains and china in the kitchens, view the Ottoman Sultans’ lavish Imperial treasury. Among the priceless displays of 15th- to 19th- century Ottoman grandeur are 86-carat diamonds, solid gold candlesticks weighing over 100 pounds and items adorned with jade, emeralds and rubies. Following your visit to Topkapi Palace you will walk to Sultan Ahmet Camii, better known as the Blue Mosque, it takes its nickname from the cerulean cast of its intricately tiled interior. Take some time at leisure to enjoy the area before returning to your ship. Istanbul Highlights Sail Date 10/20/2011 Ship Equinox Tour Port Istanbul Tour Date 10/25/2011 \ \ \ \

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11-Nght Eastern Mediterranean

For many centuries, Istanbul was the capital of the civilized world. Your tour begins at Topkapi Palace, which sits atop one of Istanbul’s seven hills and commands superb views of the Bosphorus Strait, the Sea of Marmar and the Golden Horn. Your walking tour includes the Imperial courtyards of the palace, which was in use for nearly four centuries. After perusing the remarkable collection of porcelains and china in the kitchens, view the Ottoman Sultans’ lavish Imperial treasury. Among the priceless displays of 15th- to 19th-century Ottoman grandeur are 86-carat diamonds, solid gold candlesticks weighing over 100 pounds and items adorned with jade, emeralds and rubies. Following your visit to Topkapi Palace you will walk to Sultan Ahmet Camii, better known as the Blue Mosque, it takes its nickname from the cerulean cast of its intricately tiled interior. Take some time at leisure to enjoy the area before returning to your ship.

IstanbulHighlights

Sail Date10/20/2011

ShipEquinox

Tour PortIstanbul

Tour Date10/25/2011

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