 
Private Istanbul Old City tour- (Full day)
Explore the main cultural highlights of Istanbul's opulent past - the grandiose Topkapi Palace, the glittering Grand Bazaar, the magnificent Hagia Sophia Church, the elegant Blue Mosque and ancient Hippodrome, set among the cobbled streets of the old Imperial quarter and heart of ancient Byzantium & Constantinople... This guided City Tour of the old historical quarter starts after breakfast, when you are picked up from the hotel or port by our private guide. Begin with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with its jewel encrusted treasury and elegant four courts. After a lunch break, visit the main sights around Sultanahmet Square, including the famous Hagia Sophia Museum, once the largest church in the world for 1000 years, and decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Then visit the Blue Mosque, designed with 6 delicate minarets and a striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Nearby, take a stroll through the site of the ancient Hippodrome, once the sporting ground of chariots and political riots, and see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Fountain of Wilhelm II. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop or haggle with local merchants over unusual antiques, colorful spices, beautiful jewelry and richly textured fabrics. Drop off to hotel or cruise ship port. What's Included: * Private professional English speaking tour guide, fully licensed under the Tourism Ministry. The guide is just for you and not shared with anyone else during the tour. * Private transportation by fully air-conditioned non-smoking new vehicles. The vehicle is just for you and not shared with anyone else during the tour. (Depending on the size of the group, a car, minivan or buses will be used.) * Pick up from the hotel or port. * Drop off to the hotel or port after the tour. * All expenses and petrol for the vehicle. * All necessary taxes . Not Included: * Lunch * Entrance Fees * Tips
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Private Istanbul Shore Tours !!!
01.Highlights of Istanbul Old City This half day tour allows you to visit Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. It is a nice starter tour, but we recommend a full day tour if possible. (If your ship is staying overnight, combine this tour with tour 4 for a best of Istanbul with an evening of entertainment. 02.Best of Istanbul- Best ValueThis is the most popular tour of Istanbul, it allows you the time to visit St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, plus a stop for a typical Turkish meal. 03.Old and New IstanbulThis tour is designed for those who wish to compare old Istanbul with the vibrant center of modern city. You might be surprised at how cosmopolitan and European Istanbul is. There's great shopping, too. 04.Istanbul Night TourBelly Dance and Night Shows and Turkish Dances with dinners in Istanbul - Turkey. 05.Private Bosphorus CruiseExperience the delight of this relaxing way to see the full depth of Istanbul on a private chartered Bosphorus cruise. Prior to your cruise you'll stop at the world famous Egyptian Spice Market. 06.Istanbul TransfersFor our clients who book any tour, we are also happy to help you with transfers from Istanbul's airport to a hotel or the pier in Istanbul.  |