Visiting the alternative historical sites...

Pick up from the hotel, drive to Yedikule Dungeons; is a Byzantine Structure, in Istanbul, laterly conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1453.This conquer ended the Byzantine empire and lead the existence of Renaissance. Castle has oval towers (7 of them) to avoid cannon impacts as much as possible. And many dungeons to keep prisoners. It s architecture is not very complicated but it has 7 walls going inner and inner parallel to it s thickness. It also has 3 deep ditches surrounding the walls. Oil holes are located over the gates.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar); Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc...

Rustem Pasha Mosque: 'Iznik Tiles' and Rustem Pasha Mosque, the most important tile examples of Iznik used as wall claddiing in this mosque.

Suleymaniye Mosque: Perhaps the grandest, most superb example of Ottoman architecture in Istanbul the Mosque Complex of Suleyman the Magnificent. It stands as tribute not only to the greatest ruler of the Ottoman Empire, but also to its finest architect, Sinan. Built between 1550 and 1557.

Lunch in a fine Turkish Restaurant

Galata Tower: a Genoese construction of 1348, rises 62 meters high over the Golden Horn. From the top, you see a marvelous panorama of the Golden Horn and the Bosporus.

Museum of Divan Literature (Galata Mevlevihanesi): Galata Mevlevihane was the first Mevlevi dervish lodge established in Istanbul, although the building we see today dates from much later. Today the building houses the Museum of Divan Literature and a collection of musical instruments.

Dolmabahce Palace, The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

Additional notes:

Only available for 6 people.

Although it is not demand as necessary, as a gesture of respect, try to avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts on the tours that include inside visits to the places of worship. Optional Turkish Bath tour in the evening after this tour at a rate of 35$. Museum of Divan Literature (Galata Mevlevihanesi) is closed on Tuesdays, Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.