You will be met by your guide at the Port of Istanbul where you will begin your Private Istanbul Tour. First we will visit the “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

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.

Underground Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) In this historical place one discovers the grandiose nature of the past when touring through Istanbul’s largest and most magnificent underground Cistern. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century to supply water to the near-by palace complex, the cistern has a total of 336 decorated columns.

Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jeweller, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. Once the tour has finished you will be returned to the Port of Istanbul.

All rates are in usd, per person and private basis

Closed: Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand Bazaar on Sunday, Blue Mosque on Friday
Includes: Pick up & drop-off at Port of Istanbul, Professional guide.

• Transportation
• Gratuities
• Lunch
• Topkapi Palace 1500 TL, Underground Cistern 800 TL
• Entry/Admission – Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern