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ISTANBUL
Istanbul Tours
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. Topkapý 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 Sarayý) 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 Sarayý)
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. Topkapý 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. Topkapý 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
