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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.
| 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 :
approx
4 - 5 Hours
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| 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 :
approx
4 - 5 Hours
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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 :
approx
4 - 5 Hours
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| 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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| 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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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.
- Lunch Break - 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, Lunch and
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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