After breakfast, pick up from hotel or airport and our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel . Your first visit will be Istanbul Arkeoloji Museum. Second stop will be Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice then Boat trip on the bosphorus A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Afternoon visit Underground Cistern. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 3 : Full Day Istanbul Tour
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel . First visit Süleymaniye 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. After Suleymaniye Mosque you will continue your day with Chora Church The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church preserved as a museum in the Edirnekapi neighborhood of Istanbul. The neighborhood is situated in the western part of the municipality of the Fatih district. After Chora Church visit, you will find yourself amoung the local people on famous streets in Istanbul. Such as Galata neighborhood. You will see the Galata Tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Before going back to your hotel, you will have a walking tour on famous Istiklal Street.
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Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs . For more information https://ar.demx.org.tr can be visited on your smart phone.
Tour Includes
✅ Professional licensed English speaking guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when requested)
✅ Transportation with private AC vehicle
✅ All entrance fees to the sites stated above the itinerary
Tour Excludes
❌ Accommodations ( We can book your flights and/or 4 – 5 star deluxe and Boutique hotels when requested )
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
Tour Type
MINI Group Tour (Max 10 people)
Price
444-US$ per person (Min. 2 pax reservation)
Departure
Guaranteed Departures on Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday
Tour Type
Private Tours (Guaranteed Departurs Everyday)
Number of Pax
Price in US$
2 - 3 Pax
614-US$ per person
4 - 5 Pax
519-US$ per person
6 - 8 Pax
464-US$ per person
Tour Type
MINI Group Tour (Max 10 people)
Price
444-US$ per person (Min. 2 pax reservation)
Departure
Guaranteed Departures on Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Underground cistern will be substituted.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during Ramadan Holiday ( 3 days ) and Sacrifice Holidays ( 4 days ). Spice Market will be substituted on Sundays.
Spice Market is closed During Ramadan Holiday ( 3 days ) and Sacrifice Holidays ( 4 days )
Blue Mosque is closed till 14.30 on Fridays. Brief information will be given in the garden of Blue Mosque.
Harem Section is located in Topkapi Palace and can be added into itinerary with extra entrance fee. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins.
Dress Code in St. Sophia and Blue Mosque : Dress code is required to enter places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes are not to be worn in mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
%20 Special Discounted Dates for 2021 Reservations
Months
Days
May
5, 11, 19
June
7, 26
July
6, 12, 13, 15
August
13, 16, 29
September
1, 19
October
12, 21
November
7, 10, 19
December
6
We would like to offer you these optional visits below to make your tour more tasty and memorable. You may add them into your itinerary during reservation.
Please note that all optional activities can not be added into all itineraries and/or one reservation due to lack of time.
Please see optional visit list below.
Terrace Housese
Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.
Can be added?
Tour1 - Tour2 - Tour3 - Tour4 - Tour5 - Tour7 - Tour8 - Tour9 - Tour10 - Mini Group Tour 1
Price
18 $US per person including guiding and entrance fees.
Activity Level
Moderate (Ascending stairs)
Duration
It is going to extend visit of Ephesus apprx. 30 mins.
Attention
Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
Traditional Turkish Lunch
Traditional Turkish Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and you are going to have chance to taste well-known Turkish Kebabs, Turkish Pide, Mezes ( Cold Starters ) and deserts.
Please let us know if you have any food allergy or restriction.
Traditional Turkish Breakfast
Traditional Turkish Breakfast is a way to understand importance of breakfast. You will be spoiled to have many choices on the table such as bread, simit ( kind of pretzels ), butter, different varieties of jams, pine or flower honey, butter milk, olives, olive oil, tometoes, cucumber, different varieties of cheeses, fried eggs with spicy sucuk (dried beed meet) . Drinks : Fresh Orange Juice , Turkish Black Tea and bottled water.
12 $US per person including guiding and entrance fees.
Activity Level
Easy
Duration
45 mins.
Attention
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Wine Tasting Tour
Ephesus and its environment used to be very famous for wine-making and wine as today. You are going to have chance to have wine tasting which are made of locally grown grapes. We are going to drive 7 Sages Vineyards nearby Ephesus and spend there almost 90 mins.
We are going to be lectured by local wine expert to learn wine culture starting from ancient world to present in this region. You are going to have chance to taste local wines which are made of locally-grown Anaxagoras-Dry White Wine Chardonnay, Solon-Dry Red Wine Shiraz, Thales-Dry Red Wine, Cabarnet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz grapes.
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