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ISTANBUL TOURS - SMALL GROUP FULL-DAY TOUR
DEPARTURES (YEAR ROUND)
*See the highlights and the back streets of the
"real" Istanbul
*Small Group Tours are limited to 10 passengers
(minimum 4 passengers
total required for departure)
*Lunches in cozy local restaurants with fresh
quality food
*Informative and enthusiastic professional local
guides
*Our tours have a more relaxed atmosphere- not a lot
of hassle!
*Hotel and tour packages available for Istanbul and
other areas of Turkey.
SULTANAHMET TOUR (TOUR CODE:
AA01)
DAILY DEPARTURES
Visit The St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by
the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building
in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate
mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the
Topkapi Palace, which was used by the Ottoman
Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will
also see the impressive collection of priceless
jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed.
(Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we
will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I,
which is a unique piece of architecture with its six
minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles.
Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of
Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of
Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old
Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa
mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian
Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar This tour may
be done all or partially as a walking tour. (LUNCH
INCLUDED)
BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DOLMABAHCE
TOUR (TOUR CODE: AB01)
SUN/TUE/WED/FRI
The tour starts with a visit to the exotic and
aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. You may buy spices,
caviar, and almost anything imaginable. Continue
over the Galata Bridge and the Golden horn. We will
visit the "Selamlik" chambers of the incredible 19th
c. Dolmabahce Palace. We continue up the Bosphorus
and cross over to Asia to Camlica Hill for a view of
Istanbul. After lunch visit the Sadberk Hanim
Museum, with its well-organized archaeological and
ethnographical sections. The Bosphorus cruise begins
in the afternoon. We pass by the Rumeli Fortress and
you will enjoy crossing from continent to continent
traveling down the Bosphorus, which is lined with
old Ottoman seaside mansions, marble palaces and
small fishing villages. (LUNCH INCLUDED)
BYZANTINE CITY WALLS AND CHORA TOUR
(TOUR CODE: AC01)
MON/THU/SAT
Take a drive along the shore of the Marmara Sea and
view some interesting sections of the ancient sea
wall and Fortress of the Seven towers with the
Golden gate. Follow the Theodosian land walls where
people work in their small gardens and horse cart is
still being used for transportation. Continue to the
Sacred Spring of the Fish (Greek Orthodox Church).
This forgotten shrine is 1500 years old and was
founded during the early Byzantine Empire. The
chapel courtyard is paved with tombstones written in
a strange Kahramanian script. Kariye Church (Chora
museum) with its 14th c mosaics and frescoes,
depicting scenes from the Bible, then Tekfur Palace,
one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture
existing in Turkey. We continue along the ancient
city walls then visit Pierre Loti Hill with a view
of the Golden Horn. We walk down to Eyup Imperial
Mosque and tomb of the standard bearer of Mohammed.
Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, considered to be one
of the masterpieces of architect Sinan. (LUNCH
INCLUDED)
GROUP TOURS INCLUDE
*All full-day small group tours include entry fees
and lunch
*Pick up and drop off at your hotel, but some tours
may be done as a walking tour
*Transportation in A/C non-smoking car or minibus
with professional English speaking guide and driver
and ferry if needed.
GROUP TOURS DO NOT INCLUDE:
Beverages, tips and items of a personal nature.
Please add 6% for any amount paid by credit card.
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ISTANBUL TOUR PRICES: |
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SULTANAHMET (TOUR CODE: AA01) |
70
EURO
PER PERSON |
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BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DOLMABAHCE (TOUR CODE:
AB01) |
70
EURO PER PERSON |
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BYZANTINE CITY WALLS AND CHORA (TOUR CODE:
AC01) |
70
EURO PER PERSON |
WHAT'S
INCLUDED IN THE TOURS?
All full-day tours include lunch and entry fees
Pick up and drop off at your hotel, but some tours
may be done as a walking tour
Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with
professional English speaking guide and professional
driver.
NOT INCLUDED: Dinner, drinks, tips and items
of a personal nature.
10 Passengers maximum. You
may extend your stay in Istanbul before or after a
tour.
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