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Half Day Afternoon Ottoman Relics Tour

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Half Day Afternoon Ottoman Relics Tour

Overview

Length: Half day Afternoon Tour

Duration: 4 hours

Guide in English, Spanish  

Visiting points: Topkapı Palace, Sultan Tombs

Tour Program

SULTANS  TOMBS:  there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, green, blue, and red flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. (Sultans Tombs closed on Monday, replaced with Little Hagia Sophia Mosque)

TOPKAPI PALACE: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewelry thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHAMBER OF SACRED RELICS.

(Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.)

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Sultans Tombs closed on Mondays / replaced with short Hagia Sophia Mosque tour

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed tour guide

EXCLUDED

  •  Personal expenses
  •  Tips and gratitudes
  •  Harem part in Topkapi Palace

Important Notes

This tour is not operated on Tuesdays

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Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus Tour

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Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus Tour

Overview

Length: Evening Tour (20:00 – 00:00)

Duration: 3-4 hours

Guide in English, Spanish  

Visiting points: Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace Maiden’s Tower from the sea

Tour Program

We offer a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosphorus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia.

Enjoy as you cruise The Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace,Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress , Fatih Bridge , Beylerbeyi Palace Maiden’s Tower and also Istanbuls very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away.No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul‘s leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.

After dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view.

SHOW PROGRAM
Katibim Show
Asuk Masuk
Traditional Mixed Folk Dance
Belly Dancer
Caucassian Folk Dance
Professional DJ Performance
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Dinner with Unlimited Non Alcoholic Drinks
Unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks (coke, fanta, juice, tea, coffee)
DINNER MENU & DRINKS
Welcome Cocktail
10 kinds of Cold Mezes (Starters)
Fresh seasonal salad
ENTREE ( Main Dish with 3 options)
Grilled Fish with scallion garden rocket, mashed potatoes and lemon
Grilled Chicken Steak with rice and mashed potatoes
Grilled Meat Ball with rice and mashed potatoes
Dessert
Unlimited soft drinks
Turkish coffee

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel Pick-up & drop-off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Dinner
  • Unlimited soft drinks

EXCLUDED

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks

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Half Day Kadıköy (Chalcedon) Treasures Regular Walking Tour

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Half Day Kadıköy (Chalcedon) Treasures Regular Walking Tour

Overview

Length: Morning
Duration: 3,5 hours  (09:00 – 14:30)

Guide in English

Tour Program

Meeting in front of the famous Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop in Karaköy, one of the oldest districts of İstanbul.

Traditional breakfast amongst the variety of authentic eatery shops.

Ferry to Kadıköy, ancient Chalcedon, where Ecumenical Council met (451 AD) to bring an end
to the ecclesiastical chaos.

This will not be only a culinary walk but as well a stroll through the city’s Asian Side to discover its local culture.

Visit different shops at Kadıköy. Fish Market and meeting new tastes of Turkish Cuisine. Typical delicatessen, muhallebi or baklava.

Main course at the famous Çiya Restaurant with special tastes.

Gossips of the day at a typical Turkish Coffee House. Ferry to Karaköy.

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Pera At Night – Regular Walking Tour

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Pera At Night – Regular Walking Tour

Overview

Length: Evening

Duration: 3 hours ( 18:30 – 21:30 )

Guide in English

Tour Program

  • Meeting in front of Starbucks near The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square.
  • First taste is ‘’Wet Burger’’.
  • Visit Hacıbekir Sweet Shop, confiseur since 1777, to taste the best Lokum (Turkish Delight) and colourful “Bonbon Turc”.
  • Experiencing different sidewalk tastes, wander through Flower Passage and Nevizade Street.
    Explore the uncharted side-streets of Pera, cultural heart of İstanbul.
  • Tasting kebap wraps at Dürümzade famed by Anthony Bourdain.
  • Hazzapoulo Passage for Turkish Coffee and watch “coffee fortune telling”.
  • Visit a typical Meyhane (Turkish Tavern) to enjoy the Turkish Meze and Turkish Rakı.

Hope to meet at another walk…

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Full Day Sapanca & Masukiye Tour From İstanbul

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Full Day Sapanca & Masukiye Tour From İstanbul

Overview

Length: Full Day ( operates all year )

Duration: 8 hours

Guide in English

Visiting points: Sapanca – Masukiye village- Kartepe Mountain (snow hill) – Back to Istanbul- Via Port shopping mall

Tour Program

Sapanca-Town and district in the Sakarya province, near lake Sapanca. You can have a walk near lake or pedalling on the lake.

Masukiye-Small village located between lake Sapanca and Kartepe mountain. You will enjoy in the beauty of Masukiye’s forest, waterfall, delicious food in restaurants of wood.

Lunch (Drinks are extra)-You can choose kebab, pide, desert such as baklava and other delicious Turkish traditional food.

Mountain Kartepe-Kartepe is a town and district of Kocaeli province. It was founded in 1600. Kartepe ski centre has been constructed 1650 m altitude over mountain Kartepe.

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Important Notes

During summer we don’t visit Kartepe mountain, during winter time we don’t visit Zoo

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Full Day Princes Islands (Heybeliada & Büyükada) Tour

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Full Day Princes Islands (Heybeliada & Büyükada) Tour

Overview

Length: Full day

Duration: 7-8 hours

Guide in English German, Italian, Spanish, French   

Visiting points: Heybeliada  – Buyukada (Big Island)

Tour Program

Princes’ Islands-Once favourite summer resort of Byzantine Princes. The islands are 20 km away from the city. They are covered of the summer houses of Istanbullus. On the islands is not allowed driving cars, motorbykes.

Heybeliada-Once known as Chalkitis (copper island). It is the greenest and the second biggest island of the Princes’ islands. We will enjoy in the beauty of island by horse carriage.

Buyukada(Big island)-The largest and the most impressive island. After seeing island with a guide, we will have lunch in a fish restaurant. Then you will have free time to enjoy in the beauty of island as you desire.

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Lunch daily (excluding beverages)
  • Guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Horse carriage & ferry boat fees

EXCLUDED

  • Food, drink on the ferry to islands
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratitudes

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Full Day Dolmabahce Palace & Cable Car & Bosphorus on Boat Tour

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Full Day Dolmabahce Palace & Cable Car & Bosphorus on Boat Tour

Overview

Length: Full Day

Duration: 8 hours

Guide in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French

Visiting points: Dolmabahce Palace – Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque – The Clock Tower – Bosphorus by boat (Rumeli fortress, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Military High School,Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace) – Pierre Loti Hill -Cable Car – Golden Horn(by bus) – City Walls(by bus).

Tour Program

Dolmabahce Palace-Situated on the Europian shores of the Bosphorus. It was built between 1843-1856. by Karabet Balyan, the architect of Sultan Abdulmecid with elements of roccoco, baroque style. The palace witnessed some od key events in Turkey’s recent political history. In 1877. The First Parliament convended in the Grand hall. Ataturk died in the room number 71.

Royal Garden of Dolmabahce Palace-Beautiful garden where you can walk and enjoy in the view of palace and Bosphour.

Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque-Located next to Dolmabahce palace. The mosque was built for the Sultan Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan, the mother of Abdulmecid. Decorations were inspired by the French empire style.

The Clock Tower-Stands in front of Dolmabahce palace. It was built during reign of Abdulhamit II. Clock tower such as this in that period were built to inform people when is time for praying.

Lunch (Drinks are extra)-You can choose kebab, pide, desert such as baklava and other delicious Turkish traditional food.

Bosphorus By Boat-An amazing cruise between Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus (you will see from the boat Rumeli Fortress, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Military High School, Bosphour Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace).

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed tour guide

EXCLUDED

  • Food,drink on ferry during Bosphorus cruise
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratiutes

Important Notes

CLOSED

  • Dolmabahce Palace closed on Monday and Thursday / Replaced with Chora Museum
  • Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque on Thursday / Replaced with Eyup Sultan Mosque

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Full Day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour

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Full Day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour

Overview

Length: Full day

Duration: 7 – 8 hours

Guide in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French

Visiting points: City Walls(by bus) – Golden Horn(by bus) – Spice Bazaar(Egyptian Bazaar) – Bosphorus by boat
Bosphorus Bridge(by bus) – Beylerbeyi Palace – Camlica Hill

Also visited during the tour:  CIRAGAN PALACE HOTEL KEMPINSKI* ORTAKOY MOSQUE * MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL* BOSPHORUS BRIDGE connecting EUROPE & ASIA continents DOLMABAHCE PALACE from the sea

Tour Program

City Walls-Were built by Constantine the Great, they have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople.
Golden Horn-It has long been a natural harbour of the city and the favoured meeting of the sweet waters.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)-The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, mint, saffron.
Bosphorus by boat-An amazing cruise between Europe and Asia where you will see from the sea Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Military High School, Rumeli Fortress.
Lunch (Drinks are extra)-You can choose kebab, pide, desert such as baklava and other delicious Turkish traditional food.
Bosphorus Bridge-The bridge extends between Ortakoy (Europe) and Beylerbeyi Palace (Asia).
Beylerbeyi Palace-Summer palace of Ottoman Sultans built by sultan Abdulaziz in neoclassical style.
Camlica Hill-One of the highest point of Istanbul where you will enjoy in the panoramic view while you are drinking coffee in one of the restaurants.

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Lunch (excluding beverages)
  • Professional Tour Guide

EXCLUDED

  • Food, drink on the ferry during Bosphorus cruise
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Important Notes

CLOSED
Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday and Thursday / Replaced with Chora Museum

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Half Day Cable Car & Bosphorus Tour

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Half Day Cable Car & Bosphorus Tour

Overview

Length: Half Day (Afternoon)

Duration: 4 hours

Guide in English German, Italian, Spanish, French   

Visiting points: Bosphorus Cruise – The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea) – Cable Car & Pierre Loti Hill – City Walls (by bus) – Golden Horn (by bus)

Tour Program

Bosphorus by boat-An amazing cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.

The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea)-Castle was built by Mehmet II to prevent the Byzantine fleet, which had control of the Bosphorus, from communicating with its northern allies.

Cable Car & Pierre Loti Hill-Hill was named by French author of famous novel ‘’Aziyade’’. It is said that Aziyade was the name of Ottoman woman who Pierre fall in love. The name of hill was given by him because of his support to the Ottoman Empire.

Cable Car- Ride from the top of the hill to the Golden Horn.

Golden Horn (by bus)-As natural and secure harbour, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the Europian shore into two.

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed tour guide

EXCLUDED

  • Meal, beverage
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratitudes

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Half Day Spice Bazaar & Bosphorus Tour

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Half Day Spice Bazaar & Bosphorus Tour

Overview

 Length: Half-day (Morning)

Duration: 4 hours

Guide in English German, Italian, Spanish, French   

Visiting points: City Walls – Golden Horn-Spice Bazaar-Bosphorus Cruise – The Rumeli Fortress(from the sea,no interior visit)

Tour Program

City Walls-Built by Constantine the Great, they have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople.
Golden Horn-It has long been a natural harbour of the city. The Horn was the favoured meeting of the sweet waters.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)-The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, mint, saffron.
Bosphorus By Boat-An amazing cruise between Europe (Ortakoy) and Asia (Beylerbeyi Palace), along the Bosphorus by the Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Military High School, Rumeli Fortress.
The Rumeli Fortress-Castle was built by Mehmet II to prevent the Byzantine fleet, which had control of the Bosphorus, from communicating with its northern allies.

Included & Excluded

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed tour guide

EXCLUDED

  • Meal, beverage
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & gratitues

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