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ISTANBUL 3 (Oct. 9, Topkapi and boat trip)

Friday, we decided to take it easy after our long Thursday with the guide. Just two activities: First we toured the Topkapi Palace (much to see but mostly indoors, so there aren't too many photos); then we relaxed on a boat trip up the Bosphorus (20 km up and back).

The weather could not have been better.

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  • 0-From left: Gulhane Park, Archaeological Museum, Topkapi Palace, Kennedy Expressway, Sea of Marmara.

    0-From left: Gulhane Park, Archaeological Museum, Topkapi Palace, Kennedy Expressway, Sea of Marmara.

  • 1-Topkapi, looking back through the Imperial Gate (entrance to the first courtyard). The Blue Mosque can be seen in the distance, through the archway.

    1-Topkapi, looking back through the Imperial Gate (entrance to the first courtyard). The Blue Mosque can be seen in the distance, through the archway.

  • 2-Topkapi, the walkway from the Imperial Gate to the Gate of Salutations (entrance to the Palace)

    2-Topkapi, the walkway from the Imperial Gate to the Gate of Salutations (entrance to the Palace)

  • 3-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations

    3-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations

  • 4-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations

    4-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations

  • 5-Topkapi Palace, Divan. The viziers of the imperial council met here.

    5-Topkapi Palace, Divan. The viziers of the imperial council met here.

  • 6-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III, 1719, a marble building in the third courtyard.

    6-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III, 1719, a marble building in the third courtyard.

  • 7-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III, 1719. This ornamental fountain is set into the wall below the main entrance. The entry door is at the top, between the columns, above and behind this fountain. Stairs ascend from each side.

    7-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III, 1719. This ornamental fountain is set into the wall below the main entrance. The entry door is at the top, between the columns, above and behind this fountain. Stairs ascend from each side.

  • 8-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III. From the entry door looking out to the fountain and the third courtyard.

    8-Topkapi Palace, Library of Ahmet III. From the entry door looking out to the fountain and the third courtyard.

  • 9-Topkapi, Harem. A labryinth of exquisite rooms where the sultan's wives and concubines lived.

    9-Topkapi, Harem. A labryinth of exquisite rooms where the sultan's wives and concubines lived.

  • 10-Topkapi, Harem wash basin

    10-Topkapi, Harem wash basin

  • 11-Topkapi, Harem window

    11-Topkapi, Harem window

  • 12-Topkapi, Eunichs' quarters

    12-Topkapi, Eunichs' quarters

  • 13-Topkapi, a plaque in the first courtyard

    13-Topkapi, a plaque in the first courtyard

  • 14-Topkapi, minarets seen from Haghia Eirene (right), a 6th century Byzantine church that was never converted to a mosque.

    14-Topkapi, minarets seen from Haghia Eirene (right), a 6th century Byzantine church that was never converted to a mosque.

  • 15-The Serenade, our sturdy craft for the boat trip up the Bosphorus

    15-The Serenade, our sturdy craft for the boat trip up the Bosphorus

  • 16-Starting the afternoon boat trip, Galata Tower and Karaköy

    16-Starting the afternoon boat trip, Galata Tower and Karaköy

  • 17-Galata Tower and Karaköy

    17-Galata Tower and Karaköy

  • 18-Eastward leaving the Golden Horn and turning north and up the Bosphorus

    18-Eastward leaving the Golden Horn and turning north and up the Bosphorus

  • 19-Up the Bosphorus

    19-Up the Bosphorus

  • 20-The Bosphorus at Ortaköy: Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque

    20-The Bosphorus at Ortaköy: Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque

  • 21-Bosphorus at Ortaköy

    21-Bosphorus at Ortaköy

  • 22-Four Seasons Hotel

    22-Four Seasons Hotel

  • 23-Dolmabahçe Palace

    23-Dolmabahçe Palace

  • 24-Dolmabahçe Palace

    24-Dolmabahçe Palace

  • 25-Asia side, seen from under the Bosphorus Bridge.

    25-Asia side, seen from under the Bosphorus Bridge.

  • 26-Only occasional park land along the Bosphorus shore. This is Cemil Topuzlu Park.

    26-Only occasional park land along the Bosphorus shore. This is Cemil Topuzlu Park.

  • 27-Kuruçeshme

    27-Kuruçeshme

  • 28-Çamlica Hill, view interrupted by Neptune Lines.

    28-Çamlica Hill, view interrupted by Neptune Lines.

  • 29-Asian side, beachfront houses

    29-Asian side, beachfront houses

  • 30-Asian side, beachfront houses

    30-Asian side, beachfront houses

  • 31-Bebek, Bosphorus waterfront community

    31-Bebek, Bosphorus waterfront community

  • 32-Bebek, Bosphorus waterfront community

    32-Bebek, Bosphorus waterfront community

  • 33-Rumeli Fortress (Fortress of Europe)

    33-Rumeli Fortress (Fortress of Europe)

  • 34-Onboard amenities

    34-Onboard amenities

  • 35-Bebek, Rumeli Fortress, and E-80 Bridge

    35-Bebek, Rumeli Fortress, and E-80 Bridge

  • 36-Rumeli Fortress, E-80 Bridge

    36-Rumeli Fortress, E-80 Bridge

  • 37-Stalled traffic on Fatih Sultan Mehmet E-80 Bridge

    37-Stalled traffic on Fatih Sultan Mehmet E-80 Bridge

  • 38-Traffic stalled on E-80 Bridge

    38-Traffic stalled on E-80 Bridge

  • 39-Rumeli Fortress

    39-Rumeli Fortress

  • 40-Rumeli Fortress. We've now passed under the bridge and are turning around and heading south to harbor at Eminonu.

    40-Rumeli Fortress. We've now passed under the bridge and are turning around and heading south to harbor at Eminonu.

  • 41-On the Asian side, now heading south, this is the Kuleli Military College at Vaniköy.

    41-On the Asian side, now heading south, this is the Kuleli Military College at Vaniköy.

  • 42-Asian side, Vaniköy-Kuleli

    42-Asian side, Vaniköy-Kuleli

  • 43-Vaniköy-Kuleli restaurants, hotels

    43-Vaniköy-Kuleli restaurants, hotels

  • 44-Asian side, Vaniköy-Kuleli

    44-Asian side, Vaniköy-Kuleli

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    3-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations
    4-Topkapi Palace, Gate of Salutations
    5-Topkapi Palace, Divan. The viziers of the imperial council met here.