Istanbul - Day 2
Part 2

 
CAFERAGA MEDRESESI: Situated in a lovely, peaceful and quiet "medrese" (Ottoman theological school) built near Ayasofya during in 1559 by imperial architect Sinan, the "Caferaga Medresesi Turkish Handicrafts Center" hosts exhibition rooms highlighting traditional Turkish crafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry, marbling paper etc. 

SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar): Built between 1597 and 1664, it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. You may find there spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds and Turkish delights, in an authentic decor full of oriental scents. 

BOSPHORUS CRUISE: The Bosphorus strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the only one built astride two continents; this romantic cruise along the Bosphorus will allow you to admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Ciragan Palace and the Rumelihisar Fortress, ancient wooden villas and bridges and all the wonderful and unique maritime landscapes. We will visit the interior of the sumptuously decorated 


 
Going through a lovely neighborhood - CAFERAGA MEDRESESI - on the way to the Spice Bazaar.
Our excellent Tour Guide - Emre Özkara
Going by our home ... away from home.
Enjoying the rest of a lovely day.

 

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