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Private Shore Excursions in Istanbul

All our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable.

Tour 1 // Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour

Your Tour Guide will meet you at the ship port and you will have a full day city tour.

Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Topkapi Palace:
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.

LUNCH:
Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Suleymaniye Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

You can ask to your agent to have a reservation at one of the Dinner Restaurants or Night Clubs.

Tour 2 // Half Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour

Your Tour Guide will meet you at the ship port and you will have a half day city tour.

St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest
and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century
architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul.
Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

Tour 3 // Full day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour

Your Tour Guide will meet you at the ship port and you will have a full day city tour.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday.

LUNCH: Full Course in a charming restaurant.

Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

You can ask to your agent to have a reservation at one of the Dinner Restaurants or Night Clubs.

Tour 4 // Half day Bosphorus Tour

Your Tour Guide will meet you at the ship port and you will have a half day city tour.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.


Notes
  • Avaliable all year round
  • Departs daily
  • Can be customized as needed
  • You'll receive a sappling donation certificate before your departure
  • You may request deserved hotels, transfer options, car rental and etc.
  • Please contact us for your requests and questions
  • A tour document with details and confirmations will be
    e-mailed after booking
  • This tour file is updated on Mar 28, 2008 16:20 (GMT -4)

Tour Prices in USD
  Tour 1 Tour 2 Tour 3 Tour 4
1 Guest $269 $169 $279 $169
2 Guests (Rate is per person) $159 $99 $169 $99
3 Guests (Rate is per person) $119 $79 $129 $79
4 Guests (Rate is per person) $109 $69 $119 $69
5+ Guest Please ask.. Please ask.. Please ask.. Please ask..

All the rates includes, Private Deluxe Mercedes Vito Coach with Driver, Private Professional Tour Guide, All Entrance fees where necessary, Parking fees, service charges and local taxes..

All the above itineraries, are flexible and changable according to your arrive/departure times..

Please contact us, for booking and other requests or needs..

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