Day 22: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Church of St. George, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Carpet/Kilim Shop, and the Crafts and Bazaars of Istanbul
Morning: Visit Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Church of St. George. A guided visit explores a hidden gem - the Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for its colorful 16th-century Iznik tiles, then move through the Spice Bazaar, and on to the Grand Bazaar, where artisans sell their handcrafts, silver and jewelry.
Lunch: In a restaurant at the Bazaar.
Afternoon: Free Time
Dinner: In a local restaurant.
Google search: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate istanbul
Google search: Rustem Pasha Mosque
Google search: spice bazaar istanbul
Google search: grand bazaar istanbul
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Visit Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Church of St. George. A guided visit explores a hidden gem - the Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for its colorful 16th-century Iznik tiles, then move through the Spice Bazaar, and on to the Grand Bazaar, where artisans sell their handcrafts, silver and jewelry.
Lunch: In a restaurant at the Bazaar.
Afternoon: Free Time
Dinner: In a local restaurant.
Google search: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate istanbul
Google search: Rustem Pasha Mosque
Google search: spice bazaar istanbul
Google search: grand bazaar istanbul
Days 22 to 25+ @ https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25
See Day 23 @ http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-23-of-25-tuesday-october-11-2011.html
Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol
See Day 23 @ http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-23-of-25-tuesday-october-11-2011.html
Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol
