DAILY EXCURSIONS IN ISTANBUL

Half Day City Classic Tour

In the morning pick-up at the hotel, and visits to the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture; the blue mosque, famous for its architecture as for its blue times; the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held; and the Grand Bazaar world's largest with 4000 shops + numerous of alleys.

Half Day Bosphorus Tour

In the afternoon pick-up at the hotel, and a cruise by boat on bosphorus, the unique winding strain separating two continents (Europe and Asia), of which is shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present. A great taste of skyline with minarets and domes, pine-wood hills, and landmarks of Istanbul such as Dolmabahce Palace, Tower of Leander, and Ortakoy Mosque & return to hotel.

Full Day Classic Tour with Lunch

Visits to the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture; the blue mosque, famous for its architecture as for its blue times; the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held; and the Grand Bazaar world's largest with 4000 shops + numerous of alleys.

After lunch, visits to the Topkapi Palace, the world famous residence of the Ottoman Sultans; and the Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of famous architect Sinan.

Full Day Princes Islands with Lunch

Cruise on Sea of Marmara to Princes' Islands. Stop in Buyakada (Grand Island), the popular summer resorts with sandy beaches, no-motorvehicle roads, and pinewood scenary, which was once the pleasure island will be followed by lunch. In the evening return to Istanbul.

Full Day Bosphorus and Asia Tour with Lunch

First a cruise by boat on Bosphorus, the unique winding strain separtating two continents (Europe and Asia), of which is shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present. A great taste of skyline with minarets and domes, pine-wood hills, and landmarks of Istanbul such as Dolmabahce Palace, Tower of Leander, and Ortakoy Mosque.

After lunch crossing Bosphorus by driving through the Intercontinental Suspension Bridge to go over the Asian side of Istanbul. A visits to Beylerbeyi Palace, the white marble summer residence of Ottoman Sultans used in the 19th century also famous for its magnolia filled gardens; then a visit to a handicrafts center on the coast.

Istanbul by Night

After a brief drive in the illuminated streets of Instanbul, a dinner including 1/2 bottle of wine per person at a famous night club, accompanied by a traditional Turkish show - for the performance of Foik dancers, belly-dancers, Turkish music bands, and singers.