Combo Zafiro - Crucero por el Bósforo y clásicos de Estambul

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and new parts of Istanbul. Drive through Balat viewing the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), with the mystical aromas of various spices and shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers. Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours' private boat, through the waterway separating Europe and Asia, with a chance to photograph marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture and modern residences. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat, no interior visit), built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. Lunch at a typical Turkish Restaurant. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled: - Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. - Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. - Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city, with the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Visit a family-owned atelier producing handmade ceramics, with examples of Hittite terra cotta, Seljuk quartz and Iznik (Nicea) Ottoman productions.