Istanbul City Tours

St. Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the World used as a mosque during Ottomans and serving as a museum today.
Bynzantine Hippodrome: The center for entertainment and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II are suites to be visited.
Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic World. Famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
(Art demonstrations of hand made Turkish carpets at the end of the tour)
St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) closed on Mondays
Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays

Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans is one of the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the World. Today it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts.
Harem section is not included in the program; visits are due to extra entrance fee. Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays.
Suleymaniye Mosque: The biggest mosque in Istanbul, beautifully outstanding even among all these domes and minarets that define the skyline of Istanbul, was built by Mimar Sinan in the 16th century in the name of Sultan Suleyman called “Magnificent Suleyman”.

This tour is a combination of  TOUR 1 – BYZANTINE TOUR – REGULAR HALF DAY and TOUR 2 – OTTOMAN TOUR – REGULAR HALF DAY including lunch.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): Spices shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and all kings of spices etc., spread mystical smells of different aromas.
Bosphorus Cruise: Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman Architectures next to the modern residential and luxury apartments.
Rumeli Fortress: Historical armament, built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus, is a unique example of military architecture. (No interior visit).
(Art demonstration of hand made Turkish carpets at the end of the tour).
Daily morning tours terminate at Sultanahmet center in front of St. Sophia.

Beylerbeyi Palace: Built on the site of an older mansion in the 19th century and used as the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans..
Camlica Hill: One of the highest points where one can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures.

Combination of Tour 4 and Tour 5 including lunch.
Spice bazaar may be substituted with Bedesten or Zyndan Han

Cruise by ferry boat to Princes’ Islands in the sea of Marmara. Stop at the biggest one called Buyukada famous with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, was the most popular resort among Byzantine Princes. A wonderful trip by horse-drawn carriage car called phaeton before lunch. Return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels in the evening. Operates all year round.
(Art demonstration of hand made Turkish carpets at the end of the tour).

Dinner will be served at exclusive nightclub where authentic Turkish dishes can be tasted with a half bottle of wine or soft drinks. You can imagine the life of Anatolian civilization while watching Anatolian Folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments. Impressive Floorshow of Belly Dancers will take you to the mystic nights of Orient. It will be interesting to hear Turkish singer, who signs in many languages which might also be yours as well.

Night tour, open buffet, barbeque, unlimited local drinks.
This enchanted night cruise starts while you are sipping your welcome drink as the sun sets on Istanbul. Beneath the Bosphorus Bridge by moonlight, glide past the Ciragan Palace, nowadays Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress on Asian shores.
A rich variety of open buffet dishes, specialties of Turkish Cuisine and barbecue unlimited local drinks.
The twinkling lights of the European shores from Tarabya to Kabatas. Transfer to Hotels before saying “Good night!” to Istanbul.
Advance reservation required not later than 15:00