Istanbul
embraces two continents, one arm reaching out to Asia, the other to
Europe. Through the city's heart, the Bosphorus strait, courses the
waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The
former capital of three successive empires - Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman - today Istanbul honors and preserves the legacy of its past
while looking forward to its modern future. Indeed, it is Istanbul's
variety that fascinates its visitors. The museums, churches, palaces,
great mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem inexhaustible.
As you recline on the shores of the Bosphorus at sunset, contemplating
the red twilight reflected in the windows on the opposite shore, you
understand, suddenly and profoundly, why so many centuries ago settlers
chose to build on this remarkable site. At times such as these, you feel
that Istanbul is truly one of the most glorious cities in the world.
General Note = If your group has a particular area of interest (such
as Cultural, Historical, Religious or Archaeological) then please let us
know and we will do all we can to tailor your tour and guide to this
interest.
Lunch Break Note =
Our private tours do not include lunch but if you would like to and up
to the availability of your time in Port and your chosen tour we are
happy to stop for a lunch break. There are many options for lunch and
you can discuss on the day with your guide as the type of food you would
like to try and your budget and you can pay for lunch and drinks
directly once you are there. You will need to add on at least 30 mins
to the duration of our tours as indicated to include a lunch break.
ISTANBUL TOURS (P01) ISTANBUL HAGIA (St.) SOPHIA + BLUE MOSQUE + HIPPODROME
You will be met by your guide at the Port of Istanbul where you will begin your Private Istanbul Tour. First we will visit "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of heodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. Once the tour has finished you will be returned to the Port of Istanbul.
INCLUDES =Pick up & drop-off at Port of Istanbul, A/C private transportation, Professional guide, Entrance fees. CLOSED = Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday, Hagia Sophia on Monday DURATION = approx 4 - 5 Hours
ISTANBUL
TOURS (P02)
ISTANBUL
BLUE
MOSQUE +
TOPKAPI
PALACE +
UNDERGROUND
CISTERN
You will
be met
by your
guide at
the Port
of
Istanbul
where
you will
begin
your
Private
Istanbul
Tour.
First we
will
visit
the
"Sultan
Ahmet
Center",
the
heart of
the "Old
City"
from
where
the
Byzantine
and
Ottoman
Empires
were
ruled.
Blue
Mosque,
facing
Hagia
Sophia,
famous
with its
blue
Iznik
tiles
and
unique
with 6
minarets,
built in
the name
of
Sultan
Ahmet.
Topkapı
Palace
The
great
palace
of the
Ottoman
sultans
from the
15th to
the 19th
centuries
housing
an
exquisite
collection
of
crystal,
silver,
and
Chinese
porcelain,
robes
worn by
the
sultans
and
their
families,
the
famous
jewels
of the
Imperial
Treasury,
miniatures,
the Holy
Mantle;
enshrining
relics
of the
Prophet
Mohammed.
Underground
Cistern
(Yerebatan
Sarayı)
In this
historical
place
one
discovers
the
grandiose
nature
of the
past
when
touring
through
Istanbul's
largest
and most
magnificent
underground
Cistern.
Built by
Emperor
Justinian
in the
6th
century
to
supply
water to
the near-by
palace
complex,
the
cistern
has a
total of
336
decorated
columns.Grand
Covered
Bazaar,
Most
attractive
shopping
center
and
biggest
"souk"
in the
world
with
nearly
4000
shops
selling
antiques,
jewellery,
gold,
carpets,
leatherwear
and
souvenirs.
Once the
tour has
finished
you will
be
returned
to the
Port of
Istanbul.
INCLUDES
=
Pick up
& drop-off
at Port
of
Istanbul,
A/C
private
transportation,
Professional
guide,
Entrance
fees.
CLOSED =
Topkapi
Palace
on
Tuesday,
Grand
Covered
Bazaar
on
Sunday
DURATION
=
approx 4
- 5
Hours
ISTANBUL
TOURS(P03)
ISTANBUL
UNDERGROUND
CISTERN
+
TURKISH
ISLAMIC
ART
MUSEUM
You will
be met
by your
guide at
the Port
of
Istanbul
where
you will
begin
your
Private
Istanbul
Tour.
First we
will
visit
Underground
Cistern
(Yerebatan
Sarayı)
In
this
historical
place
one
discovers
the
grandiose
nature
of the
past
when
touring
through
Istanbul's
largest
and most
magnificent
underground
Cistern.
Built by
Emperor
Justinian
in the
6th
century
to
supply
water to
the near-by
palace
complex,
the
cistern
has a
total of
336
decorated
columns.
Then
visit
Turkish
&
Islamic
Arts
Museum
and
Hippodrome,
center
of
sportive
(chariot
races,
athletics)
events
and
political
activities
of the
old city.
Obelisk
of
heodosius,
Serpentine
Column,
German
Fountain
of
Wilhelm
II are
the
monuments
decorating
Hippodrome.
Grand
Covered
Bazaar,
Most
attractive
shopping
center
and
biggest
"souk"
in the
world
with
nearly
4000
shops
selling
antiques,
jewellery,
gold,
carpets,
leatherwear
and
souvenirs.
Once the
tour has
finished
you will
be
returned
to the
Port of
Istanbul.
INCLUDES
=
Pick up
& drop-off
at Port
of
Istanbul,
A/C
private
transportation,
Professional
guide,
Entrance
fees.
CLOSED =
Turkish
&
Islamic
Arts
Museum
on
Monday,
Grand
Covered
Bazaar
on
Sunday
DURATION
=
approx 4
- 5
Hours
ISTANBUL
TOURS(P04)
ISTANBUL
KARIYE
MUSEUM +
SULEYMANIYE
MOSQUE +
TOPKAPI
PALACE
You will
be met
by your
guide at
the Port
of
Istanbul
where
you will
begin
your
Private
Istanbul
Tour.
First we
will
visit
Kariye
Museum (Church
of St.
Saviour)
and the
Walls
then
drive
old city
center
and
visit
Suleymaniye
Mosque
The
mosque
of
Süleyman
the
Magnificent
was
built
between
1550 and
1557 by
the
famous
architect
Sinan
whose
wish was
to
surpass
the
builders
of St.
Sophia
which is
conspicuous
from its
great
size,
emphasized
by the
four
minarets
rising
one from
each
corner
of the
courtyard.
Topkapı
Palace
The
great
palace
of the
Ottoman
sultans
from the
15th to
the 19th
centuries
housing
an
exquisite
collection
of
crystal,
silver,
and
Chinese
porcelain,
robes
worn by
the
sultans
and
their
families,
the
famous
jewels
of the
Imperial
Treasury,
miniatures,
the Holy
Mantle;
enshrining
relics
of the
Prophet
Mohammed.
Grand
Covered
Bazaar,
Most
attractive
shopping
center
and
biggest
"souk"
in the
world
with
nearly
4000
shops
selling
antiques,
jewellery,
gold,
carpets,
leatherwear
and
souvenirs.
Once the
tour has
finished
you will
be
returned
to the
Port of
Istanbul.
INCLUDES
=
Pick up
& drop-off
at Port
of
Istanbul,
A/C
private
transportation,
Professional
guide,
Entrance
fees.
CLOSED =
Kariye
Museum
Wednesday,
Topkapi
Palace
on
Tuesday,
Grand
Covered
Bazaar
on
Sunday
DURATION
=
approx 4
- 5
Hours
ISTANBUL
TOURS(P05)
ISTANBUL
DOLMABAHCE
PALACE +
CAMLICA
HILL
You will
be met
by your
guide at
the Port
of
Istanbul
where
you will
begin
your
Private
Istanbul
Tour.
First we
will
visit
DOLMABAHCE
PALACE
the last
residence
for
Ottoman
Sultans
with 365
rooms
and 22
saloons.
Famous
with the
great
collection
of
European
antiquity,
furniture
and 4.5
tons
chandelier.
BOSPHORUS
BRIDGE
unique
chance
to step
from one
continent
(Europe)
to
another
(Asia)
in 2
minutes.
Caffe -
Tea
break at
CAMLICA
HILL
exposing
a
panoramic
view of
Istanbul
and
Bosphorus
from the
best
point of
view.
Once the
tour has
finished
you will
be
returned
to the
Port of
Istanbul.
INCLUDES
=
Pick up
& drop-off
at Port
of
Istanbul,
A/C
private
transportation,
Professional
guide,
Entrance
fees.
CLOSED :
Dolmabahce
Palace
on
Monday,
Thursday
DURATION
=
approx 4
- 5
Hours
ISTANBUL
TOURS (P06)
ISTANBUL
HAGIA (St.)
SOPHIA +
BLUE
MOSQUE
+
TOPKAPI
PALACE
You will
be met
by your
guide at
the Port
of
Istanbul
where
you will
begin
your
Private
Istanbul
Tour.
First we
will
visit
the
"Sultan
Ahmet
Center",
the
heart of
the "Old
City"
from
where
the
Byzantine
and
Ottoman
Empires
were
ruled.
Hagia
(St.)
Sophia,
one of
the
greatest
marvels
of
architecture,
constructed
as a
basilica
in the
6th
century
by
Emperor
Justinian.
Then we
will
visit
Blue
Mosque,
facing
Hagia
Sophia,
famous
with its
blue
Iznik
tiles
and
unique
with 6
minarets,
built in
the name
of
Sultan
Ahmet.
Hippodrome,
center
of
sportive
(chariot
races,
athletics)
events
and
political
activities
of the
old city.
Obelisk
of
heodosius,
Serpentine
Column,
German
Fountain
of
Wilhelm
II are
the
monuments
decorating
Hippodrome.
Topkapı
Palace
The
great
palace
of the
Ottoman
sultans
from the
15th to
the 19th
centuries
housing
an
exquisite
collection
of
cyrstal,
silver,
and
Chinese
porcelain,
robes
worn by
the
sultans
and
their
families,
the
famous
jewels
of the
Imperial
Treasury,
miniatures,
the Holy
Mantle;
enshrining
relics
of the
Prophet
Mohammed.
Grand
Covered
Bazaar,
Most
attractive
shopping
center
and
biggest
"souk"
in the
world
with
nearly
4000
shops
selling
antiques,
jewellery,
gold,
carpets,
leatherware
and
souvenirs.
Once the
tour has
finished
you will
be
returned
to the
Port of
Istanbul.
INCLUDES
=
Pick up
& drop-off
at Port
of
Istanbul,
A/C
private
transportation,
Professional
guide,
Entrance
fees.
CLOSED =
Topkapi
Palace
on
Tuesday,
Hagia
Sophia
on
Monday,
Grand
Covered
Bazaar
on
Sunday
DURATION
=
approx 7
- 8
Hours
