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
