Highlights of Istanbul: 1,2 or 3 Days Private Guided Tour

Day 1: Istanbul Old City

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
TOPKAPI PALACE, the former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for nearly 400 years. Today a spectacular museum, it is famous for its collections of treasury of the Ottoman Royal Family. You will chase the memories of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire through 400 years of the most glorious victories, happiest moments, and mournful days.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
HAGIA SOPHIA is a 6th century church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, welcomes you with its legends and mosaics. You will have a chance to touch the history of this church, a main attraction of the city since its construction.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
BLUE MOSQUE, also known as the Sultanahment Mosque is one of the biggest mosques and principal adornments of the Istanbul skyline. It was built in the 17th century. Once inside the mosque, blue Iznik tiles and stained glass will surround you.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkey
The BASİLİCA CİSTERN (Turkish: Yerebatan Sarayı - "Sunken Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul The cistern, located 500 feet (150 m) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
HIPODROME: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
GRAND BAZAAR is both the oldest and the biggest covered bazaar in the world. Your guide will provide the history of the Bazaar as well as some helpful tips on navigating its more than 4000 shops.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Private Guided Tour

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
BOSPHORUS is one of the world's best-known natural straits. You will see both the European and the Asian coastline of the Bosphorus with beautiful Yalıs (Ottoman wooden houses), Palaces etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkey
Taksim Square is the main square of the city
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
This is a 1.2 kilometer walk of the Istiklal pedestrian street. Istiklal, known for its local hangouts and nightlife.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul
One of Istanbul’s most historic neighbourhoods, Karaköy has been a port since the Byzantine era and was also a major commercial centre in the 19th century
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul
Üsküdar and the neighboring small towns offer history, calm, good food and the best view of Istanbul!
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Private Guided Tour

Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkey
DOLMABAHCE PALACE, which extends for 600 meters along the European coast of the Bosphorus. This palace, constructed between 1843 and 1858 by Sultan I Abdulmecit, contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis. Dolmabahce has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world, and one of the great staircases has balusters of Baccarat crystal.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
SULEYMANIYE Mosque, constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan in 1557, is regarded as the most beautiful of all imperial mosques. In addition to the outside architecture, you will visit the tombs of the Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife Roxelana.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey
The market occupies two streets and shares the space with many restaurants and cafes where you can try traditional Turkish food and drinks. But it’s a real feast to the eyes: all shops sell high-quality produce, beautifully displayed
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
SPİCE MARKET known for its dried fruits, cheeses, sausages, jams, nuts, seeds, and the well-known family of confections, Turkish Delight. While known for its vast selection of edibles, jewelry and other goods can be found as well.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Departure Point :

Basilica Cistern, Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Traveler pickup is offered
If the hotel is in the Sultanahmet area(old city) the guide will meet at the hotel. Otherwise Basilica Cistern will be the meeting point.Ports

• Karaköy Cruise Port

Departure Time :

9:00 AM

Return Detail :

Mollafenari, Ç. Nuruosmaniye Cd. No:48, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Hotel Pickup :

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.