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Anker Travel
Address: Inonu Bulvari No: 14 Kusadasi / Aydin / Turkey
Phone: +90 256 612 45 98
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Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar (Istanbul Port)
Departure
Istanbul Cruise Port
Duration
6 hours
Tour ID
IST-003
€25,00
Per Person
Itinerary
You will be met by your tour guide at Port of Istanbul with a sign written your name on it. First we will visit “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
We will visit Blue Mosque, facing Hagia 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, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs.
At the end of the tour you will have some free time for shopping facilities and you will be returned to the Port of Istanbul.
Details
- A/C Vehicle as per size of group
- English speaking official tour guide
- Pick up & dro-p off Port Of Istanbul
EXCLUDED:
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Parking fees
- Any other personal expenses
- Tipping
Closed: Dolmabahce Palace cloed on Monday and replaced Underground Cistern, Topkapi Palace Closed on Tuesday and replaced Underground Cistern
OTHER INFO
Prices quoted for this tour is for vehicle and local guide!
We use our VIP Vehicles as per size of Group (Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Wolksvagen Minivan, Midi Van and Coach)
We operate our tours on private basis just for your group and you can start at any time that you want your private tour.
Ask for Special Discounts for Groups.
All of our shore excursions are operated on a private basis;
* You will be met at ports with a sign (written on it your name) by our tour guide,
* Our tour guide will be with your group during your visit the sites & museums on your itinerary,
* You have flexibility to spend as much as time you would like to spend at each site,
* You do not have to wait for other group members & limited time at each site,
* You will be given to stop during the tour where ever you want to have pictures,
* You can decide your departure time.
General Note = If your group has a particular area of interest (such as Cultural, Historical, Religious or Archaeological) then please let us know and we will do all we can to tailor your tour and guide to this interest.
Lunch Break Note = Our private tours do not include lunch but if you would like to and up to the availability of your time in Port and your chosen tour we are happy to stop for a lunch break. There are many options for lunch and you can discuss on the day with your guide as the type of food you would like to try and your budget and you can pay for lunch and drinks directly once you are there. You will need to add on at least 30 mins to the duration of our tours as indicated to include a lunch break.
The Participants must be able to walk long distances over uneven and cobblestone surface under the sun. Therefore bringing Comfortable footwear and clothes, hat, sun cream and sun glasses are recommended. Winters in some areas of Turkey can be quite cold. Hence appropriate clothes are recommended.
You will visit a religious place: please be dressed accordingly.