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
