Istanbul Daily City Tour

DAILY CITY TOURS IN ISTANBUL

Tour 1: ISTANBUL CLASSICS (Half Day Morning Tour)

St. Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church; one of the finest architectural works in the world.

Blue Mosque: One of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th century it is one of the principal adornments of the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

Hippodrome: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople.

Tour 2: OTTOMAN RELICS (Half day Afternoon Tour)

Topkapı 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.

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

Tour 3: BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS

(Full day Classical Tour with Lunch)

St. Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church; one of the finest architectural works in the world.

Blue Mosque: One of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th century it is one of the principal adornments of the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

Hippodrome: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you'll be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine column from Delphi, and fountain of Willhelm II.

Topkapı 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.

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

Tour 4: BOSPHORUS CRUISE (Half day Morning or Afternoon Tour)

After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar and an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia.

The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus, past the European style palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, as well as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century. Also mansions and modern villas, which form the elegant sections of the city.

Tour 5: DOLMABAHCE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS

(Half day Afternoon Tour)

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 tone 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.

Tour 6: BOSPHORUS CRUISE, DOLMABAHCE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS

(Full Day Tour with Lunch)

After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar (closed on Sunday), an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus, past the European style palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, as well as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century.

Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. 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.

Tour 7: GOLDEN HORN (Half Day Tour)

Visit the Pierre Loti Hill, the walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate and the Castle of Seven Tower. This half day tour offers you a great experience about Istanbul top historical attractions. Admire the sights along the Horn and enjoy great views over the Old City.

Tour 8: GOLDEN HORN & BOSPHORUS CRUISE (Full Day Tour with Lunch)

Cruise along the fascinating Golden Horn with a full day tour. Visit the Pierre Loti Hill, the walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate and the Castle of Seven Tower.

We offer you a great experience about Istanbul top historical attractions. Admire the sights along the Golden Horn and enjoy views of Old City. Pass through the Bosphorus Strait and discover Spice Bazaar.

Tour 9: PRINCE’S ISLAND (Full Day Tour with Lunch)

After a relaxing cruise on the Marmara Sea, you will arrive to Buyukada, famous for its's beautifully decorated old wooden houses, pine trees and wonderful panoramic views.

The tour will include a horse carriage drive through quiet, narrow streets around the island, good food at a seafood restaurant. And time for leisure. This resort is 28 km. Off Istanbul in the south eastern part of Marmara Sea.

* Also visioned during the tour: TOPKAPI PALACE, LEANDER’S TOWER, USKUDAR from the sea.

Tour 10: DINNER CRUISE & BOSPHORUS BY NIGHT

An enchanted night cruise starts while you sip your welcome drink as the sun sets on Istanbul beneath the Bosphorus Bridge by moonlight, glide past the Ciragan Palace, nowadays Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress on Asian shores.

A rich variety of open buffet dishes, specialties of Turkish Cuisine and barbeque, unlimited drinks. The twinkling lights of the European shores from Tarabya to Kabatas. Transfer to hotels before goodnight Istanbul.

Tour 11: ISTANBUL BY NIGHT (Turkish Night Club & Belly Dance Show with dinner)

After a short drive, you will be taken to an exclusive night-club where you will taste the joy of the famous Turkish cuisine. Four course dinner including drink will be served while the spectacular oriental Show will be performed by well-known belly dancers, folk groups from various regions of Anatolia and Turkish singers.

Tour 12 : GREEN BURSA (Day Trip & Lunch Included)

Pick up from hotel. Departure by ferry-boat to Yalova then drive to Bursa to visit the Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum. Lunch will be served at a very nice Kebab restaurant, enjoy the world famous Iskender (Alexander) Kebab.

Afternoon visit the covered bazaar and old silk market, then climb by cable car to Uludag (Olympos) Mountain overlooking Bursa for the magnificent panoramic views (if weather permits). Return to Istanbul by drive and ferry connection.