After breakfast start the day by visiting the most important landmarks of Istanbul: The Hagia Sophia Museum , built in the 6th century AD and was the largest Church for 10 centuries, until the Church of Rome has been built in 16th century. There you can see beautiful mosaics, frescoes of Byzantine and Ottoman art. The Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles. Topkapi Palace , the residence of Ottoman Sultans for about 4 centuries and now a museum with imperial artifacts are in display. The Grand Bazaar , the biggest covered -market in the world with more than 4000 shops. Lunch is includued during the visits of the day. B-L.
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