Your private guide will meet you at historical peninsula (Blue Mosque area) or your hotel with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want.
Day 1 – Full Day Istanbul Tour
Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Topkapi Palace, A huge walled complex hugging the Bosphorus, the former palace of the Ottoman sultans is now a museum with an extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelain, art, artifacts and jewels, including the Topkapi diamond and the dagger (Harem is not included).
Hagia Sophia,This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
Grand Bazaar, The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops fuul of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs.
Day 2 – Full Day Istanbul Tour
Hippodrome, The large, open square was once the site of a Roman circus that rivaled the Colosseum and could seat a quarter of a million spectators. Monuments on the site include the Snake Column from Delphi and an Egyptian obelisk taken from the Temple of Karnak at Luxor.
Serefiye Cistern, It's estimated that there were more than 80 underground cisterns in Istanbul, but this is the largest and the best excavated. This Istanbul underground cistern is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters.
Spice Market, The Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) is famous for selling the best spices in Istanbul. Spice Market the last stop of Silk Road where today still the various types of spices, Turkish delights, Turkish coffee, herbal teas and souvenirs are offerred.
Boat Trip on Bosphorus, Every visitor to Istanbul wants totake a Bosphorus cruise on the 20 mile long strait which joins the Sea of Marmara to the south with the Black Sea to the north of Istanbul. Private guide aboard to answer questions and give background to waterfront palaces, mosques, mansions, and more.
Tour Details
Duration: 2 Days
Departure: Everyday
Tour Type: Private
Tour Includes
•Professional English Speaking tour guide (Spanish, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when request),
•Private transportation with A/C vehicles,
•Parking fees ,
•Accomodation 4* Hotels, (We can book your 5 star – deluxe or Boutique hotels when requested ),
•Entrance Fees,
•Local taxes.
Tour Excludes
•Lunches (we can arrange it per your request),
•Tips and gratuities,
•Personal expenses.
NOTES
• On Sundays, when Grand Bazaar is closed, we visit Nuruosmaniye arround Grand Bazaar,
• On Friday morning, The Blue Mosque and Hagia Spohia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayer,
• On Tuesdays, when Topkapı Palace is closed, this tour is not offered.
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