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Shore Excursions in Turkey- 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.
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ISTANBUL TOURS
(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
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approx 4 - 5 Hours
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ISTANBUL TOURS (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
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approx 4 - 5 Hours
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ISTANBUL TOURS (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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ISTANBUL TOURS (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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ISTANBUL TOURS (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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ISTANBUL TOURS (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. 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
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