P3 Day 22 of 25 - Monday, October 10, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 22: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Church of St. George, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Carpet/Kilim Shop, and the Crafts and Bazaars of 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

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day22Of25

Days 1 to 11 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

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

P3 Day 21 of 25 - Sunday, October 9, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 21: Ancient Walls, Dolmabahce Palace and the Golden Horn 

 

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk along the ancient walls of Istanbul, including the Yedikule Fortress and Dungeons. : Discover Dolmabahce Palace, the second palace of the Ottoman Sultans, situated on the Bosphorus. 
See the Church of Chora, situated along the walls.

Lunch: In a Asitane restaurant in the old city, by the ancient city walls.

Asitane restaurant

Afternoon: Visit Eyup Mosque, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the iron Bulgarian Church.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare.

Evening: At leisure.

Google search: Yedikule Fortress and Dungeons 


Google search: Dolmabahce Palace

Google search: Church of Chora  

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day21Of25

Days 1 to 11 @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

Days 22 to 25+ @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25

See Day 22 @  http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-22-of-25-monday-october-10-2011.html


Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol

P3 Day 20 of 25 - Saturday, October 8, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 20: On the Bosphorus 

 

 

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Board a boat for a private cruise on the Bosphrous.

Lunch: In a waterfront Sardinella seafood restaurant.

Afternoon: Stroll at leisure through Ortakoy, a seaside pedestrian area popular with residents and take in the boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare.

Evening: Stop by the Whirling Dervish center to witness the ritual of the Sufis.


Google search: Ortakoy Istanbul


Google search: whirling dervish center istanbul  

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day20Of25

Days 1 to 11 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

Days 22 to 25+ @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25

See Day 21 @   http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-21-of-25-sunday-october-9-2011.html


Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol

P3 Day 19 of 25 - Friday, October 7, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 19: The Ottoman Heritage of Istanbul 

 

 

 

 

 

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: A presentation on Ottoman architecture serves as an introduction to your visit of the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, the second-largest mosque of Istanbul.

Lunch: In a restaurant in the old city.

Afternoon: Continue to the Topkapi Palace, primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600-year reign, from 1465 to 1853. At the height of its existence as a royal residence, the palace was home to as many as 4,000 people. The palace collections include Ottoman treasure, jewelry and the most holy relics of the Muslim world.

Dinner: On Nevizade Street, an alley of ìmeyhanesî popular with the locals.

Evening: Enjoy the vibrant local nightlife on the streets around your hotel.

Google search: Ottoman architecture

Google search: Topkapi Palace

Google search: Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent

Mimar Sinan; chief Ottoman architect and civil engineer for sultans  

Sultan Ahmed Mosque   

Google search: nevizade street beyoglu   

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day19Of25

Days 1 to 11 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

Days 22 to 25+ @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25

See Day 20 @   http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-20-of-25-saturday-october-8-2011.html


Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol

P3 Day 18 of 25 - Thursday, October 6, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 18: The Byzantine Heritage of Istanbul 

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: A professor from the Istanbul Technical University School of Architecture introduces "Byzantine History and Art." Afterwards, set out to discover Hagia Sophia on a guided visit.

Lunch: In a restaurant in the old city.

Afternoon: Continue to the Underground Cisterns, the Hippodrome and the Archeological Museums.

Dinner: In a local restaurant.

Evening: At leisure.

Google search: Byzantine History and Art

Google search: Hagia Sophia


Google search: Underground Cisterns Istanbul

Google search: hippodrome istanbul


Google search: Istanbul Archeological Museums

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day18Of25

Days 1 to 11 @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

Days 22 to 25+ @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25

See Day 19 @ http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-19-of-25-friday-october-7-2011.html



Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol