You planned your trip in Turkey, now it’s time to explore the city…
ISTANBUL CLASSIC – Half day morning tour Code : RM1
The visits are ancient Hippodrome with its four landmarks; the German fountain of Wilhelm II, The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Next visits are Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. And Hagia Sophia, the ancient basilica from the 6th century, built by Justinian. Last visit’s Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar). *Grand Bazar is closed on Sunday
TWO CONTINENTS – Half day afternoon tour Code : RA2
Cross from Europe to Asia via the beautiful Bosphorus Bridge In Asian side firstly the visit of Beylerbeyi Palace which was the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans and stop in Camlica Hill or Yeditepe; exposing an amazing panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus. And our final visit will be a Leather Fashion show before a free time for shopping
*Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday and on Thursday
OTTOMAN RELICS – Half day afternoon tour Code : RA1
This program include the visits of Little Hagia Sophia Mosque known as one of the oldest standing churches in Istanbul dating back to 6th century; and Topkapi Palace the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, (Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.) This tour is available except Tuesday.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE – Half day morning tour Code : RM2
After a panoramic tour with City Walls and drive by bus to the Golden Horn, as a natural second harbor, the inlet separates the European shore into two. The next stop is Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar); mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. And The Bosphorus Cruise (by ferry or by private boat regarding the participant numbers), an amazing cruise between the two continents,
THE LAST OTTOMANS – Half day morning tour Code : RM3
The visits are the palace and gardens from 19th century. Dolmabahce Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans is famous for great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4,5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 45 halls than visit Bezm-i alem Valide Mosque.And our final visit will be a Leather Fashion show before a free time for shopping.
*Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday and on Thursday
GOLDEN HORN & BOSPHORUS CRUISE – Half day afternoon tour Code : RA3
After a panoramic tour with City Walls and drive by bus to Golden Horn, as a natural and second harbor, the inlet separates the European shore into two. Our next stop after Cable Car will be Pierre Loti hill for magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city. The Bosphorus Cruise (by ferry or by private boat regarding the participant numbers), an amazing cruise betweenthe two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture.
PRINCES’ ISLANDS – Full day tour Code : RF4
The Princes’ Islands are a chain of 9 islands off the coast of Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara. During the 19th century, the islands became a resort for the wealthy people of Istanbul. Victorian cottages and houses are still preserved on Buyukada, the biggest of all nine. Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands by Maritime Line Boat. Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Afternoon return to Istanbul and
transfer to your hotel.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE DINNER – Evening tour Code : RE2
Before sunset, boarding to boat from port for unique views of the most famous waterfront sites and Istanbul’s magnificent skyline, Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions and modern villas which line the European and Asian coasts. Dinner with a rich variety of specialties from the Turkish and international cuisine including local drinks on board with unforgettable show of belly dancers and Turkish Folkdances.
