City Of Mixed Cultures - Ends At Airport

Maximize your time in Istanbul by exploring several characteristic attractions before transferring to the airport for your flight home. While in the 17th-century Yeni Camii, the so-called New Mosque, be sure to notice the magnificent Iznik tiles adorning the walls. Originally produced in the 15th century in the nearby town of Iznik, these prized tiles are made with quartz rather than clay so the colors are incredibly vibrant. Next door, you will find Misir Carsisi, a covered spice market and shopping complex with every imaginable type of merchandise. While browsing the seemingly endless stalls, the aroma of ground spices, exotic herbs and fresh-brewed Turkish coffee will be wafting through the air. It will be a delight for the senses, just as the Chora Museum will spark your intellectual curiosity. The museum, which occupies a medieval church, is revered for its collection of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Browse a 17th-century mosque adorned with exquisite, spectacularly vibrant Iznik tiles.
• ander among the seemingly countless stalls in the aromatic Misir Carsisi spice market.
• Admire the extraordinary collection of Byzantine mosaics in the Chora Museum.