Half Day OLD CITY
Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantian and Ottoman Empires were ruled. St. Sophia, One of
the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th.century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia,
famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot
races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are
the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world with
nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather ware and souvenir.
Half Day OTTOMAN RELICS
Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the
Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during
16th.century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
Topkapi Palace, imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting
imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc
Half Day TWO CONTINENTS
We start the day by visiting 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 (ASIA) to
another (EUROPE) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view
of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Half Day BOSPHORUS CRUISE
Our tour begins with Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Mystical smells
of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables,
flowers, fish etc.,
Then we embark Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the
two continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to take photographs
of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture
besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
1001 NIGHTS / NIGHT TOUR
You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to
a first class restaurant. With half a bottle of wine
or 2 soft drinks included, watching spectacular
floorshow of famous belly dancers, typical
Anatolian Folklore groups featuring popular
musical instruments and Turkish singer
Full Day PRINCESS ISLANDS
Departure from hotel and cruise in Sea of Marmara
to Prince’s Islands. Stop at Buyukada, the popular
summer resort with pine trees. This was also the
exile island of the Byzantine Prince’s. Following
lunch in a seaside restaurant , you will have a tour
of the island with horse-drawn carriages. Evening
return to Istanbul and transfer to hotel. (Lunch
Included)
Full Day GREEN BURSA TOUR
Departure from your hotel to catch the ferry boat
to Yalova. Drive to Bursa, enjoying the idyllic
scenery. After lunch, we take the cable car to
Mt. Uludag, the legendary Mt. Olympos. Back in
Bursa, visit Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque), The Green
Mausoleum, the old silk market in the covered
bazaar. Late evening return to Istanbul by ferry
and transfer to your hotel.