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
