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For a hassle free cruise-transfer, arrange a private driver from central Istanbul to Istanbul Port. Transfer services are available 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Istanbul tour details (if applicable).
Duration: 30 minutes
For a hassle-free cruise transfer, arrange a private driver from Istanbul Port to Central Istanbul. Transfer services are available 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Istanbul tour details (if applicable).
Duration: Varies
Booking an Istanbul Airport Private Departure Transfer is the convenient way to depart Istanbul. Don't battle with trying to decipher an airport bus schedule, instead feel a sense of relief as you spot the driver who will be waiting to transfer you from your Istanbul hotel. Available from your city hotel into Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Duration: Varies
Let us make your arrival hassle free with an Istanbul Airport Private Arrival Transfer. Avoid all the stress that comes with trying to get from A to B when you're in a foreign country as your driver will be waiting to meet you and take you directly to your Istanbul hotel. Available from Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Duration: Varies
No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion to experience the best things to do in Istanbul. This hop-on hop-off tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this shore excursion, you will see how old meets new as you visit Istanbul's must-see historical sites. The nearest stop to the cruise port is Stop 1.
Duration: 1 day
Under the romantic backdrop of minarets and mosques, like a step out of time stands the ancient city of Istanbul.
Duration: 90 minutes
Get an insider’s look at Istanbul’s food culture as you follow your local guide on a small-group walking tour. Visit a variety of traditional shops, patisseries, cafes, markets and street vendors that only few visitors know about, and taste some delicious bites (samples at own expense) along the way.
Duration: 4 hours
Begin the tour with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful and bustling attractions. Then take an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From your cruise boat, you can view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus' wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world's longest and the massive Rumeli Hisari, a fortress built by Fatih the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul and the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultan's fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 4 hours
Sharpen up your bargaining skills while exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar on this must-do 3.5-hour walking tour. As one the world’s largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is home to thousands of shops and stalls spread over nearly 60 blocks. Find the best places to shop in this mystical maze as your local guide introduces to you its best traders and helps you to bag a few bargains!
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
From the opulent palaces of Istanbul's European shore to magnificent views from the city's Asian side, this leisurely four-hour private afternoon tour shows you the best of magical Istanbul.
Duration: 4 hours
Breathe in the heady mix of spices and herbs in the Egyptian Bazaar, then take an invigorating cruise on the Bosphorus for superb views of the magical city of Istanbul. On this Istanbul shore-excursion, you will cruise past the famous Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and see the historic European and Asian shores.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the adult recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 4 hours
Spend the afternoon exploring Istanbul's Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the superb Blue Mosque on this private half-day tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Discover Imperial Istanbul on this private half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world and look for a bargain at the Grand Bazaar. At the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago by an Egyptian pharoah.
Duration: 4 hours
Breathe in the heady mix of spices and herbs in the Egyptian Bazaar, then take an invigorating cruise on the Bosphorus for superb views of the magical city of Istanbul. You'll cruise past the famous Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and see the historic European and Asian shores.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the adult recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 3-4 hours
Visit Istanbul’s must-see sites on this 3.5-hour small-group walking tour of the city. With an expert guide at your side explaining Istanbul’s contrasting cultures and history, you'll explore Hagia Sophia Museum, the German Fountain, the Hippodrome of Constantinople and the incredible Blue Mosque.
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group Istanbul walking tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of the city with personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Discover the splendor of Byzantine Istanbul, the ancient city of Constantinople, on this fascinating 3-hour history tour led by an expert guide. The empire that kick-started Christianity in Turkey (around 330 AD) spawned a rich legacy of religious monuments and architecture, and you’ll see the best examples of these on your tour. Visit a shrine to the Holy Virgin at the Church of St Mary of Blachernae, explore the ruins of ancient Blachernae Palace, walk around the Walls of Constantinople, and more!
Duration: 3 hours
Explore the European side of Istanbul on this 3-hour tour, and see highlights like the Golden Horn, Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Miniatürk model park! With an expert guide at your side, you’ll visit the Eyüp district’s most significant mosque before riding up a cable car to Pierre Loti Café. Enjoy stunning views of the Golden Horn – Istanbul’s natural harbor – and then finish your tour admiring miniature model replicas of Turkey’s famous buildings at Miniatürk.
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Imperial Istanbul on this half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world, the Blue Mosque Hippodrome with its Egyptian Obelisk, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago by an pharaoh. Last but not least, experience the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.
Duration: 4 hours
Spend the afternoon exploring Istanbul's Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Mosque of Soleman the Magnificent, the biggest Mosque in Istanbul.
Duration: 4 hours
From the opulent palaces of Istanbul's European shore to magnificent views from the city's Asian side, this leisurely four-hour afternoon tour shows you the best of magical Istanbul.
Duration: 4 hours
See Istanbul from dry land and water on this 3-hour sightseeing experience that combines a coach tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then travel round the city by coach, passing the Golden Horn, and the vibrant neighborhoods of Balat and Fener. Stroll through Istanbul’s colorful Spice Bazaar with your guide, and then take to the water to see sites like Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge from the comfort of your sightseeing boat!
Duration: 3 hours
Enter a world of Ottoman extravagance on a 3-hour tour of Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace, and then cross the Bosphorus Bridge to see Istanbul from its Asian side. With an expert guide, explore ornately decorated rooms like the Medhal Hall and the Crystal Staircase, learning about the sultans and dignitaries who once made the palace their home. The tour ends on a high note as you see the city skyscape unfold from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Istanbul's Jewish culture on this private half-day tour. Visit the Galata Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks in the city on the European side.You will also visit the synagogues of Ashkenaz and Ortakoy.
Duration: 4 hours
This comprehensive sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this one day sightseeing tour you will see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul's four "must-see" historic sites.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 8 hours
This sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this shore excursion you will see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul's four "must-see" historic sites.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the adult recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 8 hours
Istanbul by night means floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular floorshow with bejeweled belly dancers. It's the ultimate Turkish experience for your Istanbul shore excursion!
Duration: 4 hours
Istanbul by night means floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular floorshow with bejeweled belly dancers. It's the ultimate Turkish experience!
Duration: 4 hours
Explore Büyükada, the largest of Turkey’s Princes’ Islands, on this full-day trip from Istanbul! Cruise across the Sea of Marmara, watching the sights of Istanbul slip from view, and then explore the pedestrianized island in the best possible way – by horse-drawn carriage! Hear the history of this laid-back island from your expert local guide and then spend time at leisure, perhaps relaxing on its beaches, before returning to Istanbul.
Duration: 8 hours
See all the top Istanbul attractions in one day on this small-group walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Focusing on the Sultanahmet area of this east-meets-west city, your tour visits incredible sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hagia Sophia Museum and the Blue Mosque. Step back in time to a world of sultans and harems in Topkapi Palace, admire Hagia Irene’s Byzantine architecture, and then watch local artists making handicrafts in the Grand Bazaar.
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Discover Istanbul’s culinary delights on a 5-hour evening food tour of the capital. Led by an expert local guide, your tour includes visit to all the food hotspots around the city that many tourists don’t even know about. Check out a traditional ‘simit’ bakery, grill your own kebabs on an open fire in a barbeque restaurant, and visit a ‘meyhane’ (Turkish tapas bar) for meze and live music!
Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group food tour, ensuring you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 5 hours
Istanbul by night means floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular floorshow with bejeweled belly dancers. It's the ultimate Turkish experience!
Duration: 4 hours
See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and Walls of Constantinople, and then soak up the colorful chaos of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar on a stroll. Enjoy a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise, and then head inside Dolmabahçe Palace to discover the extravagance of Istanbul’s bygone sultans. The tour ends on a high note -- admire stunning panoramic views from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.
Duration: 8 hours
See top Istanbul attractions around every corner on a full-day tour of the incredible Sultanahmet neighborhood, where Turkey’s Ottoman and Byzantine empires once ruled. Traveling by luxury coach, you’ll stop to visit all the city showstoppers including the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Rüstem Pasha Mosque. Before lunch, discover the roar and dazzle of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar while hearing tales of sultans, harems and all-things-Istanbul from your friendly expert guide!
Duration: 8 hours
Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.
Special Offer - Book and travel before June 30, 2013, and save 10% on the recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Duration: 8 hours
Discover and experience the ancient city through the eyes of a local photographer on an Istanbul Photography Walking Tour. See the stunning architecture, diversity and friendly people of Turkey's capital city and learn the best way to capture memorable holiday snaps.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Spend your evening in Istanbul cruising around the beautiful Bosphorus Strait while enjoying dinner and an Anatolian folklore show with belly dancing. Gliding through the water, your boat follows a route that includes views of Istanbul’s top attractions – all enchantingly illuminated at night. Cruise past the Blue Mosque and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge while eating, drinking and enjoying the show!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Visit the birthplace of modern Turkish culture and the first capital of the Ottoman State on a day trip from Istanbul to the city of Bursa. Visit the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and the neighboring Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe), both world renowned for their superb tile decoration, and head to the 14th-century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami), where local Muslims worship. Enjoy lunch at an elegant restaurant and then explore Koza Han, a vast market that was the center of silk trade for many centuries.
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
A visit to Gallipoli is a moving experience for all visitors to Turkey, particularly for those from the ANZAC nations of Australia and New Zealand. If you are short on time but do not want to miss out on visiting this famous part of the country, a day trip from Istanbul is the perfect option for you.
Duration: 16 hours
Experience the best of Istanbul on this unforgettable experience that combines two best-selling tours at a saving of 10%! Start with a full-day city sightseeing tour by air-conditioned coach, seeing top Istanbul attractions like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. After your tour, enjoy a couple of hours at leisure before heading to an esteemed Istanbul restaurant, where you’ll sit down to a traditional 4-course Turkish dinner and enjoy a performance of live folk music and belly dancing.
Special Offer - Book this Istanbul Super Saver and save over 10% compared to booking the tours separately. - Book Now!
Duration: 12 hours
Visit the ancient city of Troy and learn about its significance in Greek mythology as the main battlefield in the Trojan War. On the journey from Istanbul, stop for lunch in the coastal town of Eceabat, and then enjoy a walking tour around the archaeological site of Troy. Learn about the different eras that stamped their mark on the fascinating settlement and see the famous Trojan Horse statue before returning to Istanbul.
Duration: 16 hours
Visit the Bursa - the birthplace of modern Turkish culture and the first capital of the Ottoman empire, on this private day trip from Istanbul. Visit the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and the neighboring Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), both world-renowned for their superb tile decoration, as well as the late 14th-century Great Mosque and the Koza Han, which for centuries was the center of the silk trade.
Duration: 13 hours
Take a step back in time as you immerse yourself in the ancient city of Troy where the Trojan wars took place and unlock the ANZAC secrets of Gallipoli on your visit to the famous World War One site.
Duration: 2 days
Get to know Turkey’s undisputed capital of culture, Istanbul, on this 3-day tour that combines free time with guided sightseeing. On a full-day city tour, marvel at Istanbul’s Byzantine wonders, soak up the buzz of its bustling streets and see Sultanahmet’s architectural jewels including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. With airport or hotel-to-hotel transfers plus two nights of 4-star hotel accommodation included, this tour lets you discover the delights of Istanbul with minimum hassle.
Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 3 days
Get to know Cappadocia on an action-packed overnight tour! With a one-way flight from Istanbul included, plus hotel accommodation and excursions, the tour includes everything you need to see Cappadocia at ease. Enjoy a hike through Rose Valley, see fairy chimneys and rocks houses in the village of Çavuşin and explore the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum. Upgrade to include a hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia if you wish!
Duration: 2 days
Travel to Cappadocia and explore its fascinating archeological and natural wonders on this full-day tour from Istanbul. See Özkonak Underground City, an exciting site on the slopes of Mt Idis, and admire the amazing volcanic landscapes of Devrent Valley and Pasabag (Monks Valley). Visit the citadel of Uchisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia, and the Goreme Open-Air Museum, where you’ll see the remains of rock-cut churches. Plus, enjoy a pottery-making class in Avanos, and learn interesting details about Cappadocia from your local guide throughout your tour!
This small-group tour is limited to 20 people and ends in Istanbul with a return flight from Cappadocia.
Duration: 8 hours
Fly to Izmir and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on this day trip from Istanbul. Ephesus is home to some of the best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater. Enjoy Turkish delicacies for lunch, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spent the last days of her life.
Duration: 11 hours
If you only have a few days in Turkey and want to see the major highlights, this is the tour for you. This four-day trip takes you to Troy, Gallipoli and Istanbul, combining Turkey's vibrant capital and surrounding historic sites.
Special Offer - All passengers receive a free ANZAC and Troy CD featuring information and images of the sites visited on the tour - Book Now!
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Discover Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy on this history-rich 5-day tour of some of Turkey’s top destinations. With a round-trip transfer from Istanbul Airport or your local hotel plus four nights of 4-star accommodation in Istanbul and Çanakkale included, this adventure-laden tour enables you to see some of the country’s historical highlights with minimum fuss. Check off Istanbul hotspots like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia on a city sightseeing tour; visit Gallipoli’s famous battlefields; and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Troy. Special Offer - Book before May 31, 2013, and save 10% on the adult recommended retail price. - Book Now!
Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 5 days
If this is your first time to Istanbul and you want to see all the highlights of this amazing city at a leisurely pace, this is the tour for you. This four-day stay will take you to the palaces of Topkapi and dolmabahce, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and there's even time for shopping in the Grand Bazaar to pickup a souvenir or two.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Travel along the breathtaking coastline of Turkey’s Aegean region, full of ancient Greek cities, on this tour from Istanbul. With your local guide, visit the battlefields of Gallipoli, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Troy and tour ancient ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Hierapolis, admire the white limestone terraces of Pamukkale and get a taste for culture as you browse hand-crafted leather goods in Kusadasi and explore a silk bazaar in Bursa. You’ll stay in 4- to 5-star hotels, with daily meals included, and enjoy comfortable transportation.
Duration: 5 days
See the best of Turkey on this ultimate 8-day tour from Istanbul! Visit the country’s cultural capital – Istanbul – to see its top attractions like the Blue Mosque, and enjoy day trips to historic sites like Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Hierapolis. See astounding rock formations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale, and discover Bursa – the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. With airport or hotel-to-hotel transfers plus seven nights of 4-star accommodation included, this tour enables you to see Turkey’s impressive highlights with ease and comfort.
Duration: 8 days
See the highlights of Turkey’s north Aegean region and Cappadocia on this astounding 6-day tour from Istanbul. Discover what life was like for the Turks under Roman rule as you visit ancient cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, and see travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archaeological site. In Cappadocia, where your tour ends, explore unforgettable sites like Göreme, Uçhisar, Çavuşin and more! With two domestic flights included (Istanbul to Izmir and Kusadasi to Kayseri), plus airport transfers and five nights of accommodation, this tour enables you to see Turkey with ease.
Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Duration: 6 days
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