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Istanbul Classics
Tour of "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 Theodosius, 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.
Between 08.10 - 13.00
Tour price: € 23. per person |
Ottoman Relics
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...
Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th. century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
Between 13.15 - 17.00
Tour price: € 23. per person |
Byzantine & Ottoman Relics
Hagia Sophia - Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Obelisk of Theodosius
Serpentine Column
German Fountain of Wilhelm II
Grand Covered Bazaar
Lunch
Topkapi Palace
Suleymaniye Mosque
Tour 3 is a combination of Tour 1 & 2
The tour ends approximately at 17:00
Also visioned during the tour: Galata Bridge, Golden Horn, Leander's Tower
Between 08.10 - 17.00
Tour price: € 42.per person
Closed: Hagia Sophia on Monday
Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum,
Topkapi Palace on Tuesday
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday |
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Bosphorus Cruise On Private Boat
City Walls The breach of the walls by the Fourth Cursade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Drive by bus to Golden Horne As a natural and extremly secure harbor, the Golden Horne has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet seperates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long and the widest part is the entrance from Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
* Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday
With regular boat between 1 October - 30 June
Tour price: € 18. per person
In the afternoon Spice Bazaar may be substituted with Bedesten
Bedesten, exhibiting the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education.
Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping.
Also visioned during the tour: Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe & Asia continents, Beylerbeyi Palace from the sea.
Between 08.10 - 13.00 or afternoon 13.00 - 17.00
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Bosphorus tours are practiced with regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided for the private boat. |
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Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents ( Europe & Asia)
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.
Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Shopping possibility at Bedesten
Between 13.10 - 17.00
Tour price: € 21. per person |
Bosphorus Cruise Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents
Bosphorus Cruise
Spice Bazaar - Rumeli Fortress
Lunch
Dolmabahce Palace
Bosphorus Bridge (from Europe to Asia)
Camlica Hill
Shopping possibility Bedesten
Tour 6 is a combination of Tour 4M & 5
Closed: Dolmabahce Palace on Monday and Thursday
Replaced with Imperial Yildiz Park and Yildiz Porcelain Factory
Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday
Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday |
Tour price: € 40. per person
Also visioned during the tour: Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Kempinski Hotel, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe & Asia continents, Beylerbeyi Palace from the sea.
Between 08.10 - 17.00 |
Princes' Islands (minimum 4 people)
Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.
Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant.
Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.
Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea.
Between 08.10 - 18.00
Tour price: € 35. per person |
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