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Tour 1  Half Day  Morning Tour

BYZANTINE
 

ST. SOPHIA   This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed  by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE      Built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue İznik tiles.

HIPPODROME   Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine

GRAND COVERED BAZAAR   In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: such as the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers…

 

Tour 2 Half Day Afternoon Tour

OTTOMAN

TOPKAPI 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, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

SÜLEYMANIYE 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

 

Tour 3  Full Day Tour with lunch  

(1+2)

ST.SOPHIA
BLUE MOSQUE
HIPPODROME
  
  GRAND COVERED BAZAAR  

 LUNCH
TOPKAPI PALACE
SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE

 

Tour 4  Half Day Morning Tour

BOSPHORUS

SPICE MARKET (Egyptian Bazaar)  The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.

BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, and further along, the parks  and imperial pavillions of Yıldız Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çırağan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore

 

Tour 5  Half Day Afternoon Tour

ASIA

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)

BEYLERBEYİ PALACE The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN side of the city.

ÇAMLICA HILL The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.

 
 

Tour 6  Full Day Tour with lunch

(4+5)

SPICE BAZAAR
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
  

LUNCH
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE

BEYLERBEYİ PALACE
ÇAMLICA HILL
SHOPPING POSSIBILITY

 
 

Tour 7  Full Day Tour with lunch  

PRINCE’S ISLANDS

Cruise in MARMARA SEA to PRINCES' ISLANDS, retreats for the Byzantine princes are famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of the islands is Büyükada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage among the pine trees after lunch time to relaxe on its coast. afternoonng return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.

                                             

Tour 8   Half Day Morning Tour

GOLDEN HORN

CHORA CHURCH (Kariye Museum)  One of the best examples of the beginning of Byzantine Renaissance with its mosaics and frescoes depicting the scenes from the lives of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.

EYUP MOSQUE The holy mosque of Istanbul dedicated to the memory of Prophet Mohammed's host in Medine City, the Standard-Bearer of Islamic Army Eyüp Al Ensari’s  mosque and  his tomb (Burial Site) decorated with the most beautiful exemples of tiles.

PIERRE LOTI COFFEE HOUSE Wonderful view of Golden Horn and Istanbul; well known French author Pierre Loti (1850-1923) used to came to this place often to write his poems about Istanbul

MINI CRUISE  A short public boat trip on the Golden Horn to see both sides between Eyüp and Eminönü .

 

Tour 9  Half Day Afternoon Tour

MEHTER BAND

ISTIKLAL STREET The Grand Street being in the heart of downtown with department stores and entertainments.

MILITARY MUSEUM The former military college exhibiting a large collection of armours,firearms,costumes and tents from Ottoman Empire, First World War,  Saving War  and Republic periods.

MEHTER BAND CONCERT Live performance of Ottoman Military Band in the cultural center of Military Museum

 

Panoramic Tour 1   Half Day Morning Tour

OLD CITY

Drive along the streets of the old city for orientation.

without  interior visits.

Sultanahmet Area, City Walls, Emperial Mosques,Golden Horn,  Aquaduct of Valens are some of the sights seen.

BEDESTEN exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses, carpet weaving girls, authorised by the Ministry of National Education to inform our guests about famous Turkish Rugs

 

Panoramic Tour 2    Half Day Afternoon Tour

EUROPE & ASIA

Drive on both continents to see modern Istanbul where local people live,  featuring both Europe and Asia.

A full orientation to the city, without interior visits.

Possibility to see  pottery production center or leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping.

 

We kindly request our guest to be ready 10 minutes before departure time. Tour fees include transportation, guide, entrance fees and meals as mentioned;exclude drinks , extra fees in some museums and tips.                                                                                                                                                                30%  discount for children below the age of 7.   Morning tours start at 9 a.m. continue up to 12 a.m.; afternoon tours start at 2 p.m. finish at 5 p.m. 
                                                          


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Tour 10   Full Day Tour with lunch

BURSA


The first capital city of The Ottoman Empire! Departure by ferryboat to YALOVA then drive to Bursa to visit the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum famous with their Iznik tiles. Lunch will be served in a special 'Iskender Kebap' restaurant.Also visit the historical Covered Bazaar and old Silk market, then climb by cable car to Uludağ (Olympos) mountain overlooking Bursa for the magnificient panoramic view.

 

Tour 11   Full Day Tour with lunch

TROY & ANZACS


Early start to the ancient city of TROY, famous with the legendary TROJAN HORSE from the times of beautiful Helen and Paris. Ferry across DARDENELLES Visit to GALLIPOLI, famous battle-field of ANZACS of World War I. Return late in the  evening.

 

Tour 12   Full Day Country Tour with lunch

YALOVA & TURKISH BATH

 In Istanbul, if you want to live a part of your holiday which is full of unforgetable memories in a public bath, we suggest you to visit thermal baths in Yalova,a center of health for longer than 2000 years, to live the history in the marble basins under the faucet in the bath through which the water flows with the memories of history, join us. Cross Marmara Sea by ferry to Yalova,a charming town and a pleasant drive in the countryside among villages to thermal baths.

 

Tour 13   Full Day Country Tour with lunch

EDIRNE


Drive to Edirne in the morning.Visit Selimiye Mosque,Old Market before lunch, than Old Mosque,Clock    Tower.Caravanserail remains of the old Palace. Return back to Istanbul in late afternoon,transfer to the hotels

 

Tour 14   Beach  Tour 

BLACK SEA

Start at 10.30 a.m. An hour drive among the forest villages to Kilyos, a charming resort town on the Black Sea coast.Free time on the sandy beach till afternoon.Return back to the city at 3.00 p.m.

 

We kindly request our guest to be ready 10 minutes before departure time. Tour fees include transportation, guide, entrance fees and meals as mentioned;exclude drinks , extra fees in some museums and tips.      

30%  discount for children below the age of 7.     Morning tours start at 9 a.m. continue up to 12a.m.; afternoon tours start at 2 p.m. finish at 5 p.m.

       ------------   DINNER TOURS     ------------

BELLY  DANCERS SHOW

Drive through illuminated Istanbul and tour on the Bosphorus coastline. Dinner at a first class restaurant with half a bottle of wine or a soft drink included, watching spectacular. FLOORSHOW of famous BELLY DANCERS, typical ANATOLIAN Folklore Dances Groups featuring popular musical instruments and local  singer performing local and international songs.

 

KUMKAPI FISH RESTAURANT

Enjoy seafood specialities of Istanbul  in a well known district of fish restaurants where you can hear street musicians making traditional music. You will be served famous Turkish appetizers first than a main course of fish and fruits to terminate your dinner. Transportation is included on the price of the tour.

 

CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC – FASIL

You will be driven to a luxuriy restaurant   for dinner where you can listen exemples of classical turkish music played with local musical instruments

 

TURKISH KEBAB DINNER

Drive to a typical restaurant serving spicy Turkish meat dishes called KEBAB  from South East Turkey origin, where you can find  local people dining. Folk motives are mostly used for decoration, only soft drinks are served as beverages

We kindly request our guest to be ready 10 minutes before departure time. Tour fees include transportation, guide, entrance fees and meals as mentioned;exclude extra drinks on the restaurants,

                                               
TOUR PRICES

tour number

price per person

 

 

Tours  1 , 2

USD  30

Tours  3 , 12

USD  60

Tours  4 , 5 , 8 , 9

USD  25

Tours  6 , 7

USD  50

Tours  10 , 13

USD  75

Tour    11

USD 175

Tour    14

USD  15

Panoramic tours 1,2

USD  15

 

Belly Dancer Show

 

USD  50

Kumkapi Fish Dinner

USD  25

Fasil Dinner

USD  50

Kebab Restaurant

USD  20

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