You will be met by your guide at the Port of Istanbul where you will begin your Private Istanbul Tour. First we will visit
Kariye Museum (Church of St. Saviour) and the Walls The Chora Museum is considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church. In the 16th century, during the Ottoman era, the church was converted into a mosque and, finally, it became a museum in 1948. The interior of the building is covered with fine mosaics and frescoes.
Suleymaniye Mosque The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard.
Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, 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.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. Once the tour has finished you will be returned to the Port of Istanbul.
2 pax |
3 pax |
4-5 pax |
6-7 pax |
8-10 pax |
11+ pax |
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135 |
115 |
85 |
80 |
75 |
70 |
All rates are in usd, per person and private basis
Closed: Kariye Museum Wednesday, Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand Bazaar on Sunday
Includes: Pick up & drop-off at Port of Istanbul, A/C private transportation, Professional guide, Entrance fees.