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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.
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ISTANBUL TOURS (P01)
ISTANBUL HAGIA (St.) SOPHIA
+ BLUE MOSQUE + HIPPODROME
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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
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approx 4 - 5 Hours
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ISTANBUL TOURS
(P02)
ISTANBUL BLUE MOSQUE + TOPKAPI
PALACE + UNDERGROUND CISTERN |
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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
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approx 4 - 5 Hours
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ISTANBUL TOURS (P03)
ISTANBUL UNDERGROUND CISTERN +
TURKISH ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM |
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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
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approx 4 - 5 Hours
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ISTANBUL TOURS (P04)
ISTANBUL KARIYE MUSEUM + SULEYMANIYE
MOSQUE + TOPKAPI PALACE |
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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
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ISTANBUL TOURS (P05)
ISTANBUL DOLMABAHCE PALACE + CAMLICA
HILL |
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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
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ISTANBUL TOURS (P06)
ISTANBUL HAGIA (St.) SOPHIA + BLUE
MOSQUE + TOPKAPI PALACE |
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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
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