Enjoy a truly memorable private 8-hour guided tour of Istanbul
Shop for Turkish treasures in the Spice Bazaar
Taste the flavors of Turkey, Egypt, and Italy with a traditional lunch
See and learn about the opulent lifestyle of the sultans in Topkapi Palace
See Istanbul's most beloved highlights, such as the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and more
Get picked up from and dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship in an air-conditioned luxury car
Overview
Enjoy a private 8-hour guided tour of the European Capital of Culture. Roam the bustling Spice Bazaar and encounter extreme opulance at the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Pick-up/drop off from your hotel or cruise ship.
What to Expect
Follow your knowledgeable licensed guide through the winding streets of Istanbul and learn about the ancient monuments that made this city the 2010 European Capital of Culture. You will either be picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and be transported around the city in a luxury air-conditioned car for your 8-hour private tour.
The first stop on the tour is the Hagia Sophia museum/church, a 1500 year old Byzantine jewel. Your guide will teach you about this historic work of architecture before heading to the nearby Basilica Cistern. Glimpse a bygone era of decadence and wealth in the Topkapi Palace. This was built by the Sultan Mehmed II and displays a vast amount of jewels, gold and crystal chandeliers.
After roaming the opulent halls of the Topkapi Palace you too will want to indulge yourself. Treat your taste buds to a well-earned Turkish lunch. You can taste the flavors of Egypt, Greece and Italy in the local sumptuous cuisine. During the afternoon you will be shown around the Blue Mosque, famous for its 20,000 hand painted blue Iznik tiles. End your unforgettable day wandering the bustling Spice Bazaar. Here you will find anything from ceramics to leather to tea and spices. You will have time to shop for souvenirs and gifts before being driven back to your hotel or cruise ship.
What's Included
Licensed guide
Dependable driver
New A/C vehicle
Local postcard
What's Not Included
Entrance fees
Lunch
Tip
Meeting Point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, RU, TR, PT-Speaking Guide
Greek or Mandarin-Speaking Guide
Japanese Guide
What to Remember
Please have the "total entrance fees" for your group collected and ready to give to your guide (that way there will be no lost tour time).
Entrance fees:
• Blue Mosque and Spice Market: free
• Hagia Sophia: (free 0-11 yrs) (EUR 11 for 12 yrs and up)
• Basilica: (free 0-7 yrs) (EUR 7 for 8 yrs and up)
• Topkapi Palace: (free 0-11 yrs) (EUR 10 for 12 yrs and up)
Advised: bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, dark glasses, hat, and water.
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