Istanbul Tours

Tour 1 - Half Day Morning ANCIENT CITY  
Hippodrome, The arena where the chairot races helt, decorated with amazing. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Magnetic Column, German Fountain of Willhelm II. Blue Mosque, One of the most beatiful sample of Ottoman architecture was built in the 17 th. Century, famous with its six minarettes and cobalt blue tiles. St. Sophia, This ancient basilica, was built by Constantine the Great in the 4 th. century and reconstructed by justinian in the 6 th. century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Grand Bazaar, Biggest and the oldest covered bazaar in the world with 4.000 tiny shops, where you can feel the Oriantal atmosphere.
Tour 2- Half Day Afternoon OTTOMAN TREASURY  
Topkapi Palace, Biggest Palace of the Ottoman Sultans. Inhabited by 5000 people in the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. Exhibition of Royal Treasury, Chinese Porcelain, Miniatures, Clothes of Sultans and Sacred Relics of Islam. Süleymaniye Mosque, Most splendid work of Mimar Sinan the chief achitect of the Sultans built at the zenith of the Ottoman Empire, in the name of the Süleyman the Magnificient and has become one of the most important edificies outlining the skyline of the city.
Tour 3- Full Day ANCIENT CITY & OTTOMAN TREASURY  
Combination of Tour 1&2. Lunch included
Obelisk Of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Hippodrom, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar.
Demonstration of Handmade Turkish Carpets Lunch, Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque Other sights will be visionet during tour. Golden Horn - Galata Bridge, closed St. Sophia on Monday, Replaced with Kariye (Chora) Museum City Was of Byzantine Empire and Yedikule Dungeon Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, replaced with Arghaelogical Museum Grand Bazaar and Spices Market on Sunday
Tour 4- Half Day BOSPHORUS TOUR ON PRIVATE YACHT  
Morning / Afternoon
1. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Meeting point for 100 kinds of spices in a very mystical atmosphere.
2. Bosphorus Cruise, Discover the sores of Europe and Asia by boat on the glorious waterway of Bosphorus. Royal Palaces and the beautiful ald wooden houses constructed during the Ottoman Empire, besides, luxury modern residentials.
3. Rumeli Fortress, Constructed in the 15 th. century prior to conguest of Istanbul by Mehmet the Congueror. A beautiful example of Military architecture. In the afternoon Spice Bazaar may be substituted with WEAVING CENTER where you could see Turkish girls while they are weaving carpets by traditional ways.
Important Notice: Bosphorus Tours will be practiced with regular boat. If minimum number of attendants not provided for the privat yacht.
Other sights will be visioned during the tour: Imperial Gardens Of Royal Yildiz Palace, Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel, Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, from the sea side.
Tour 5- Half Day Afternoon EUROPE & ASIA TOUR  
Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of Ottoman Sultans. Constructed in the 19 th. century with barok style. There are 365 rooms and 22 saloons, decorated with European antiquity furniteure. Bosphours Bridge, The bridge between Europe and Asia. Çamlica Hill, The most famous hill of Istanbul with a greatview of Bosphorus.
Tour 6 - Full Day BOSPHORUS CRUISE 
Combination of 4 and 5. Lunch Included
Bosphorus Cruise
Spice Bazaar
Rumeli Fortress
Lunch
Dolmabahçe Palace
Bosphorus Bridge
Çamlica Hill

Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday Replaced with Imperial Yildiz Park Porcelain Factory Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday Spice Market Sunday.

Tour 7- Full Day PRINCE'S ISLANDS 
After a relax trip on the MARMARA SEA cruise will stop at BUYUKADA (Big Island), one of the most popular and beatiful island of the PRINCES' ISLAND. Famous with sandy beaches and pinewood scenary. Tour of the island with horse drown carnages before having lunch in a fish restaurant. Cruise back to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Important Notice
This tour will be practised with regular boat if minimum number of attendants not provided for the private yacht.(
Tour 8- Full Day BOSPHORUS & PRINCE'S ISLANDS  
PRIVATE YACHT
Departure by private boat and cruise through Bosphorus and seeing the architectural masterpieces from different period of history and the fascinating picturesque view of Asian and European shores. Cruise continues passing under the Bosphorus Bridge and Leander's Tower for Buyukada, most popular amongst the Princes' Islands, where lunch will be served in a fish restaurant. Swimming possibility depending on the weather condition. Evening cruise back to Istanbul, transfer to hotels.

Important Notice: This tour will be practised with regular boat if weather conditions are inconvenient, or if minimum number of attendants not provided for the private yacht

Tour 9- Night Tour ORIENTAL NIGHT IN ISTANBUL  
Drive along the European shore of Bosphorus to explore the city by night. Stop for the dinner at the first class restaurant and watching fascinating FLOORSHOW of famous BELLY DANCERS, traditional ANATOLIAN FOLKLORE GROUPS and TURKISH SINGER while you are having delicious foods (Half bottle of wine or a soft drink included).
Tour 10- Day Trip GREEN BURSA 
Departure by ferryboat to YALOVA and then drive to BURSA to explore the city by visiting, the GRAND MOSQUE, the GREEN MAUSOLEUM famous with its Iznik tiles. Lunch will be served in a special restaurant which is famous with Iskender Kebab. After lunch, climb to ULUDAG (Olympus) MOUNTAIN by cable car, amongs the fascinating view of the city.
Tour 11- Long Day TROY & GALLIPOLI  
Early departure to the ancient city of TROY, famous for the legendary TROJAN HORSE from the times of BEAUTIFUL HELEN and PARIS. Ferry across DARDANELLES from GALLIPOLI, famous battle-field of ANZAC in WORLD WAR I. Return late in the evening.
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