Season:

Everyday (Allyear round).

Reservation Requirements:

Please enter name of your Cruise Port the Ship Name and Arrival/Departure Hours at the time of the booking.

The guide will be holding a sign with the lead passenger name written on it.

Departure point:

Centrally located Istanbul Hotels and Cruise port.

Ending point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.

• Shoulders and knees must be covered while visiting the Mosque and shoes must be removed.

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with the Underground Cistern.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with Archeological Museum.

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with authentic shops.

• We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Admission fees to the museums and sights mentioned in the itinerary.

• Licensed English speaking private guiding service.

• Lunch at at local restaurant.

• Private pick up and drop off services from/to Istanbul port.

• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

Excluded Services:

• Beverage during lunch.

• Tips to the guide & driver

• Personal expenses.

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Enjoy a FULL DAY guided PRIVATE tour of the Sultanahmet area. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue MOsque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

Description&Program

Our local guide takes us from the port to “Hagia Sophia”. Built in 537 AD as world’s first large dome building it was the religious focal point of the Orthodox Church before its conversion in a Muslim Mosque. We have a look at its unique decoration from Byzantine and Turkish periods. Then we enjoy a short walk across to “Blue Mosque”. Built in 17th century it owes its fame to the exquisite Iznik Tiles. “Hippodrome” is next to here where we see an Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column at this ancient Roman Empire’s horse chariots races arena. We then go to “Grand Bazaar”. We attend an informative demonstration on world famous Turkish Handicrafts here and then following the introduction we have some free time to browse its 1200 spice and gold shops. After lunch at a local restaurant we visit the amazing “Topkapi Palace” which from 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. Our guide gives a tour at the gardens halls where we view staggering collection of imperial and religious treasury golden thrones and emerald crowns. After the tour transfer back to the harbour.

CONDITIONS

• This tour operates with minimum 2 passangers booking on provider`s side and if doesn`t operate an alternative day or service may be advised.

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• If the cruise ship departs earlier than tour finish time, we are not responsible about missed / skipped and unvisited places and historical sights.

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Pickup time from the port for this product is 9.00 am. It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure / pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr prior to the service.

• Pick up and drop off services are only available from / to the port.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, will be replaced with Chora Museum.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, will be replaced with Istanbul Archaeology Museum

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, additional time will be spent at the other locations and provide free time around Grand Bazaar area

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 3 day(s) prior to first service date.

Season:

Everyday (Allyear round).

Reservation Requirements:

Please enter name of your Cruise Port, the Ship Name and Arrival/Departure Hours at the time of the booking.

Departure Time:

1:30 pm

Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour

Departure point:

Centrally located Istanbul hotels and Cruise Port.

Ending point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact departure time.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with the Chora Church Museum.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Skip the Line admission fees for Topkapi Palace.

• Professional English speaking guide.

• Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle.

• Parking fees.

Excluded Services:

• Tips to the guide & driver

• Meals / beverage if needed(optional)

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Enjoy a Halfday prioritized tour of the Topkapi Palace which one of UNESCO recognized monuments of Old Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene church(from outside), Sergius and Bacchus church.

Description&Program

Topkapi Palace is one of the three proud heritage sights of the UNESCO recognized Sultanahmet peninsula after Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Upon our pick up from the port, our guide gives us a tour at the gardens and halls of Topkapi which from 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence and the administration center of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. We enjoy viewing staggering collection of imperial and religious treasury golden thrones emerald crowns hand embroidered kaftans and learn about our world’s one of magnificent empires who ruled Asia Africa and Europe continents in health and peace. Next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest is Church of Sergius and Bacchus today known as “Petit Hagia Sophia Mosque”. To see these things with a great guide...well, you will never be quite the same again. After the tour transfer back to the port.

CONDITIONS

• This tour operates with minimum 2 passangers booking on provider`s side and if doesn`t operate an alternative day or service may be advised.

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• If the cruise ship departs earlier than tour finish time, we are not responsible about missed / skipped and unvisited places and historical sights.

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Pickup time from the port for this product is 9.00 am. It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure / pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr prior to the service.

• Pick up and drop off services are only available from / to the port.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, will be replaced with Chora Museum.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 3 day(s) prior to first service date.

Season:

Everyday (Allyear round).

Departure Time:

9:30 am (Tour Starting Time)

Pick ups are before this time. Additional information will be provided by the tour operator after the clients contact by email or phone.

Pickup time is around 9.00 am from Karakoy Port.

Departure point:

Centrally located Istanbul Hotels and Cruise Port.

Ending point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in minibus (small group tour)

Additional Info:

• Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact departure time.

• If the cruise ship departs earlier than tour finish time, we are not responsible about missed / skipped and unvisited places and historical sights.

• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, will be replaced with Chora Museum.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, will be replaced with Istanbul Archaeology Museum.

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, additional time will be spent at the other locations and provide free time around Grand Bazaar area.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Tickets for Topkapi Palace (main entrance & jewelry section) and Hagia Sophia.

• Professional English speaking guide.

• Authentic lunch at selected local restaurant.

• Pick up from and drop off to the port.

Excluded Services:

• Tips to the guide & driver

• Beverages

• Personal Expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Visit most higlight places of Istanbul in a small group. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar.

Description&Program

Topkapi Palace (Harem not included), which served as the palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 16th and 19th centuries. It has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus. Afterwards visit to the magnificent Haghia Sophia(St Sophia’s Basilica-closed on Mondays) built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century. It is one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels. Lunch is served at authentic local restaurant and after lunch the program continues to be visited the fascinating and impressive Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), famous for its six minarets, its beautiful blue Iznik tiles, unique architecture and marble latticework. Then visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years, where chariot races and competitive athletic events took place. The day finishes with a visit to Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays) which is the world’s biggest and the oldest shopping venue.After tour drive you back to original departure point.

CONDITIONS

• This tour operates with minimum 2 passangers booking on provider`s side and if doesn`t operate an alternative day or service may be advised

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• If the cruise ship departs earlier than tour finish time, we are not responsible about missed / skipped and unvisited places and historical sights.

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Pickup time from the port for this product is 9.00 am. It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure / pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr prior to the service.

• Pick up and drop off services are only available from / to the port.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 3 day(s) prior to first service date.

Season:

Everyday (Allyear round).

Reservation Requirements:

Please enter name of your Cruise Port the Ship Name and Arrival/Departure Hours at the time of the booking

Departure Time:

08:30 am (Tour Starting Time)

Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure point:

Your Arrival Cruise Port.

Ending point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.

• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with the Underground Cistern.

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with authentic shops.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Admission fees to atractions.

• Professional English speaking guide.

• All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

• Pickup from and drop off to in-city hotels.

• Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Excluded Services:

• Tips to the guide & driver

• Beverages

• Personal Expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Enjoy a Halfday Istanbul Shore Excursion of Sultanahmet Peninsula which is the UNESCO recognized heart of old Istanbul. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippoddrome and Grand Bazaar.

Description&Program

Upon arrival to Istanbul Port, our guide and the driver will meet and transfer us to the old town via Galata Bridge of Golden Horn estuary. Firstly visit Hagia Sophia from 537 AD; the first large domed building of the world and the religious focal point of the Church for 1000 years. We learn its history from our expert local guide and have a look at its unique decoration from Byzantine and Turkish periods. Then, enjoy a short walk to “Blue Mosque” through a small park. This most popular Turkish mosque from 17th century, owes its fame to the exquisite Iznik Tiles adorning its interior walls. “Hippodrome” is next to here, where ancient Roman Empire’s horse chariots races took place. Here we see an “Egyptian Obelisk” and the “Snake Column” from ancient Greece. A short drive from here brings us to the “Grand Bazaar”. We attend an informative demonstration on world famous Turkish Handicrafts here and then following the introduction we have some free time to browse its 1,200 shops. After the tour transfer back to the harbor.

CONDITIONS

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 4 day(s) prior to first service date.

Season:

Everyday/except Fridays (Allyear round)

Reservation Requirements:

Please enter name of your Cruise Port the Ship Name and Arrival/Departure Hours at the time of the booking

Departure point:

Istanbul ports.

Departure Days:

Weekdays (except Fridays & Jewish, National, Religious holidays)

Ending point:

Returns to original departure point.

The guide will be holding a sign with the lead passenger name written on it.

Duration:

8-9 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.

• Photocopy of the passport page with photo is needed in advance (4 days) for visit permits.

• Passports required compolsory for security during the tour.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Admission fees to the museums & sights mentioned in the itinerary.

• Neve Shalom compulsory donation fee.

• Licensed Jewish Heritage Expert - English/Spanish speaking private guiding service.

• Private pick up and drop off services from/to Istanbul port.

• Meal as planed in the itinerary.

Excluded Services:

• Beverage with meal

• Donations to other Synagogues (customary/optional)

• Entrance to Galata Tower

• Personal Expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Enjoy a FULL DAY guided Jewish Heritage of Istanbul Shore Excursion, where the Judeo heart of Turkish history beats.

Description&Program

"Ashkenazi Synagogue" is favored for its imposing facade with three oriental arches and octagonal rosette windows. Inside, the floors are of marble, the lofty blue dome is painted with stars, and the elaborately-worked ark of dark wood blends eastern European and Arabesque styles. "Ahrida Synagogue" is in the Balat district, and is the oldest synagogue of Istanbul from 1400s. The pulpit in the shape of Noahs Ark is exceptional here. "Kamondo Staircase" is a graceful curved double staircase built in the nineteenth century on the order of the Kamondos, the Jewish community`s most prosperous family. "Zulfaris Synagogue" is dating from 1671 and is presently being restored as a museum of Turkish Jewish life. We have "free time for lunch" near Beyoglu, Taksim Square. "Neve Shalom Synagogue" is where the Turkish Jews attend Shabbat prayers, weddings and funerals. Our guide explains us about few historical facts about the synagogue’s and the Turkish Jew’s history here. We view "Galata Tower" from outside which dominates Istanbul’s skyline since 1348. We wander through the daily life of picturesque Galata District viewing workshops, groceries, housewives hanging out laundry, children playing in the narrow streets or making their way to and from school. After the tour, transfer back to the cruise port.

CONDITIONS

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 4 day(s) prior to first service date.

Season:

Everyday/except Fridays (Allyear round)

Reservation Requirements:

Please enter name of your Cruise Port the Ship Name and Arrival/Departure Hours at the time of the booking

Departure Time:

8:30 am (Reccomended starting time)

Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Ending point:

Returns to the original departure point.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

Service basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with Archeological Museum.

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with authentic shops.

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Available Language(s):

• Local tour guide (Monolingual)

• English

Included Services:

• Admission fees to atractions.

• Professional English Speaking guide.

• All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

• Pickup from and drop off to in-city hotels.

• Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses

• Meal&Beverage if needed.

ITINERARY

Whats Unique

Enjoy a customized guided PRIVATE tour to Sultan Ahmet area. Visit Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

Description&Program

Upon arrival to Istanbul Port, our guide and the driver will meet and transfer us to the old town via Galata Bridge of Golden Horn estuary from where the “Topkapi Palace” and the other monuments of the peninsula offer a great photography. Our local expert guide gives us a tour at the gardens and halls of the palace, which from 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence and the administration center of the Ottoman Empire.Our guide gives us a tour at the gardens and halls where we view staggering collection of imperial and religious treasury, golden thrones, emerald crowns, hand embroidered kaftans and many more alike, all memories from this regional power who ruled ASIA, AFRICA and EUROPE in health and peace. A short drive from here brings us to the “Grand Bazaar”.We attend an informative demonstration on world famous Turkish Handicrafts here and then following the introduction we have some free time to browse its 1,200 shops. After the tour transfer back to the harbour.

CONDITIONS

• In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be advised.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, will be replaced with Istanbul Archaeology Museum.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 4 day(s) prior to first service date.