Ä°STANBUL CLASSICS - tcoll 001

Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

HAGIA SOPHIA, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

BLUE MOSQUE, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Ä°znik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

HIPPODROME, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the 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.

 

EAGYPTIAN BAZAAR

ISTANBUL HALF DAY (MORNING) – tcoll 002
Breakfast at the Hotel. Half Day City Tours, (Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain,St.Sophia, Grand Bazaar)

ISTANBUL HALF DAY (AFTERNOON) – tcoll 003
Half day city tour, (Süleymaniye Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Arasta Bazaar)




BOSPHORUS CRUISE – tcoll 004

•    BOSPHORUS CRUISE (From kabataş)
•    Rumeli Fortress (from the sea)
•    Lunch
•    Dolmabahçe Palace
•    Bosphorus Bridge (from Europe to Asia)
•    Çamlıca Hill

Also visioned during the tour;
•    Imperial Gardens of Royal Yıldız Palace
•    Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski
•    Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe & Asia continents.
•    Beylerbeyi Palace from the sea.



DINNER CRUISE (Bosphorus by Night / Operates All Year Round) -tcoll 005
Dinner with a rich variety of specialities from the Turkish and international cuisine including unlimited local drinks on board of a Bosphorus yacht. Belly dancers... Folklore show...
Cruise through the Bosphorus waterway separating the two continents Europe and Asia, viewing the architectural masterpieces from different times of history; marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman style besides modern residentials.
Tour ends approximately at 24:00.



 
HELICOPTER TOURS –tcoll 006
A breathtaking lifetime experience to watch the precious relics of three world dominating empires Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman which Ä°stanbul has been the capital. A unique link between east and west, between past and present. The only chance to enjoy watching Europe and Asia when you are flying over the Bosphorus.

Professionally Trained Pilots
High Insurance Limits
Golden Horn + Historical Peninsula + Bosphorus   


(Visioned During The Tour)

Golden Horn: Miniaturk, Eyüp Sultan, Pierre Loti Café, Feshane, Main City Walls, Kariye Museum, Rahmi Koç Museum, Metal Church (St. Stephen of the Bulgars), Patriarchate of Fener, Fatih Mosque, Church of Pantocrator, Aqueduct of Valens, Municipality, Galata Tower, Galata Bridge.
Historical Peninsula (Old City): Süleymaniye Mosque, Beyazıt Tower, Grand Covered Bazaar, Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, TopkapıPalace.
Bosphorus: Haydarpaşa Train Station (Asia),Commercial Port of İstanbul (Asia), Touristic Port of İstanbul (Europe), Selimiye Military Headquartes-Florence Nightengale (Asia), Leander’ s Tower, Taksim Square (Europe), Dolmabahçe Palace (Europe), Bosphorus Bridge, Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski (Europe), Beylerbeyi Palace (Asia), Kuleli Military School (Asia), Bay of Bebek (Europe), Rumeli Castle (Europe), Bosphorus Bridge of Sultan Mehmet The Conqueror, Anatolian Castle (Asia), Bay of Tarabya (Europe), Sarıyer (Europe), Mouth of Black Sea.                          Capacity: 6 guests
Take Off & Landing Point: Çırağan palace