The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Activity duration is 3 hours
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim
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Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View
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Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch
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