71 activities in Istanbul, Turkey

Discover three cities in one day with a guided tour of some of the most interesting Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks in Istanbul

Highlights
- Thousands of years of history in one day
- Visit some of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
- Explore the Grand Bazaar and grab yourself a bargain

The first visit of the day is the Hippodrome, Sultanahmet Square, where chariot races were held right up until the Ottoman conquest. Among the attractions in this beautiful setting, you will find the Serpent Column, a 2,500-year-old ancient Greek relic, the Walled Obelisk and the Obelisk of Thutmose III, a red granite obelisk that has remained in excellent condition despite being over 3000 years old.

Located just a stone’s throw away, is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the next destination. More popularly known as the Blue Mosque due to its Hand-painted blue tiles that decorate the interior walls. This lavish mosque was constructed in the 17th Century and is still used as a mosque to this day.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll across the serene Sultanahmet Square brings us to Hagia Sophia, which for over a millennium, was the largest church in the world, before it was turned into a mosque following the fall of Constantinople. Here, you can admire some of the most beautiful mosaics you will ever see. After working up an appetite, you will head to a traditional Turkish restaurant where your taste-buds will be tantalised with a delicious lunch.

After charging your batteries, you will make your way to Topkapi Palace, the vast complex from where the Ottoman sultans ruled an empire and kept concubines in the harem. The exuberance of the lifestyles enjoyed by the sultans is everywhere to be seen as you wander this beautiful museum.

Just when you think you have seen enough, head to Sokullu Mehmet Paşa in Kadirga, before visiting the Grand Bazaar, where every day up 400,000 shoppers scour the more than 3,000 shops in 61 covered streets in search of bargains.

With beauty and culture all around you, and a visit to of the most famous markets in the world, your day will be full of surprises!

Others
When Hagia Sophia (Monday) or the Topkapi (Tuesdays) are closed, the underground Basilica Cistern will be visited.
Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays.
As mosques are closed on Fridays, there will only be external visits on that day.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from the hotel or cruise port. Please call at least 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up details.
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 17:30

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Private

Requirements
Please dress respectfully for the mosques.

Join us for a full-day Bosphorus tour by land and sea that will take you all the way back to Byzantium and Constantinople. At the crossroads between East and West, this channel is the setting for some of the most impressive landmarks in Istanbul as well as its fair share of hidden gems. We begin with a coach tour along the Golden Horn, the inlet that has been the city’s natural harbour since it was settled in Roman times. We’ll pass through the former non-Muslim districts, seeing traces of the their rich past such as the Bulgarian Orthodox metal Church of St. Stephen, the Jewish Hospital and 22km-long Byzantine defensive walls.

At the Egyptian Bazaar you will experience every culinary fragrance imaginable as you navigate through the stalls selling fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices.

Then we’ll hop on a boat for a romantic Bosphorus cruise, with Europe and Asia on either side. Take photos of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas perched side by side with modern mansions and luxury apartments. You’ll see the impressive Rumeli Fortress, which dates from before the Ottoman conquest and, if time permits, we’ll visit a leather showroom.

We’ll break for a traditional Turkish lunch to replenish our energies for the busy afternoon ahead.

And what an afternoon it is! We’ll head for the Beylerbeyi Palace, a summer residence for the sultans, and then to the Bosphorus Bridge. Here you can step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in two minutes.

From there we’ll continue in Asia up to either Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe for panoramic views of the city and bosphorus. You will also see the imperial gardens of the Yıldız Palace.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 17:30

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group type: Private

Take the trip of a lifetime as you enjoy an unforgettable private cruise aboard a modern yacht along the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s main artery and lifeline to the rest of the world. You’ll get privileged views of the many sights and landmarks lining the straits.

Highlights
- Glide along the Bosphorus in style
- Admire Istanbul's famous landmarks from a unique perspective
- Choose how you wish to enjoy your time aboard a luxury yacht

Admire the domed mosques and towering minarets of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, massive fortresses, sumptuous Ottoman palaces and picturesque hunting lodges as well as one of the world’s longest suspension bridges.

Choose from a variety of modern yachts for the ultimate in relaxation elegance, luxury and comfort aboard a state of the art yacht.

After being welcomed aboard the yacht, we’ll set out into the Bosphorus, the historic waterway separating Europe from Asia. There’s so much to see that you won’t know where to look. On the European side watch out for the massive dome of Hagia Sophia, the minarets of the Blue Mosque and the conical roof of the Tower of Galata dominating the skyline of the ancient harbour of the Golden Horn.

Have your camera at the ready to capture some of Istanbul’s top attractions including the sumptuous Topkapi Palace and the magnificent Rumeli Fortress and the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace.

Then after passing beneath the impressive Bosphorus Bridge, watch out for a series of splendid marble palaces together with the 19th century mansions and hunting lodges of the Ottoman elite on both sides of the water. Then as we return to the harbour, let yourself be entranced by the sheer colour and vibrancy of everyday life on the banks of this ancient waterway.

Yacht 1: Maximum Capacity: 200 people; Length: 34,3 mt; Breadth: 6,85 mt
Yacht 2: Maximum Capacity: 12 people; Length: 21,5 mt; Breadth: 4,7 mt
Yacht 3: Maximum Capacity: 36 people; Length: 19 mt; Breadth: 5,2 mt

Schedule
Flexible

Duration
1, 2, 4 or 8 hours


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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Guide options
Guide type: Not included
Group type: Private

Our tour of inlet in the peninsula which is known as the golden horn of Istanbul and had an important role in the sea trade throughout the history is prepared especially for you with the difference of our service, so that our guests can experience this historical texture.

After the breakfast at the hotel, we get on to our vehicles waiting to go to Pierre Loti hill in the historical Balat area, which is the first stop of our tour. We sip our morning teas in the spectacular scenery of the Golden Horn on Pierre Loti hill and then, we pass to our vehicles via telpher. We perform our trip to Eyüp, which is the first settlement place outside the city walls after the conquest of Istanbul, and Eyüp Sultan Mosque.

Because Eyüp Sultan El Ensari's tomb is also located in Eyüp Sultan Mosque, we give free time for our guests who would like to perform salaat. After this visit, we go to Rahmi Koç Museum located on the other side of the Golden Horn and perform a special tour in the museum established inside the historical inlet texture. You will have the chance to see many different sections in the museum, including the marine department, the aviation department and the antique car section.

After completing our museum tour, we go to Galata Tower, which is one of the oldest towers of the world and was built as a 70 meters high lantern tower, with our guide by our vehicle. We take photographs of this unique view where Istanbul is almost under your feet during the free time and complete our tour in the highest tower of Istanbul.

Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, French. Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese and Russian.

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Location
Starting point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 18:00

Closing dates
Monday

Duration: 8 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide
Group type: Private

This full day tour is a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city life and takes you to a couple of the islands which form the Princes’ Islands in the Marmara Sea. Heybeliada is the second largest island measuring just under 3km in length and a little over 1km in width. Once home to a thriving Greek community, amongst the architectural artefacts remaining from that time are three monasteries. Buyukada, is the largest of the islands covering over 5sq km in area. Home to a diverse community of Jews, Muslims and Christians, it is a popular destination for the wealthy who visit their mansions, particularly during the summer months. Free of traffic, the popular mode of transport on both islands is horse-drawn vehicles.

The tour begins with collection from your hotel and transfer to the pier to embark on the boat to Heybeliada. We cruise along the beautiful Marmara Sea arriving at Heybeliada. The guide will show you around the island and then we will take horse drawn carriages to Degirmenburnu Picnic Park where a barbeque will be at your disposal to cook your own lunch.

Following this, we walk to the pier admiring the beautiful scenery along the way. Once at the pier, we board the the ferry to Büyükada, arriving after 15 minutes. Free time is given here to explore the island by yourself. Then we take the boat back to Istanbul pier and arrive on the mainland and transfer back to the hotel.

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Location
Starting point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 17:00
Embark on the boat at 9:30am.

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred towards the airport to take the flight for Izmir. Upon arrival Izmir, you will be met and greeted by your local guide. Your opportunity to enjoy a guided full day sightseeing to the ancient city of Ephesus which is the best preserved and most excavated classical city in Turkey, Temple of Artemis and House of Virgin Mary

Highlights:
Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus Ancient City, Turkey’s best-preserved archaeological site, get an overview of 8,000 years of history in this legendary location aided by your expert guide. We meet you from the port and drive you to the Ephesus region to begin our tour. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next you will explore the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. See the magnificent Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk into the ruins of the former Roman provincial capital.

The route will take you past the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the Great Theater and the spectacular Celsus Library, one of the best-preserved buildings among the ruins. Visit the Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian, Serapis and Domitian. Continue to the Great Theatre, the Double Church and Arcadian Way.

Afterwards short journey to House of Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. This church was built on the foundation of that house and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.

After your tour, your tour guide will take you back to the port or your hotel.

Note: The carpet demonstration is optional and guests not wanting to attend can use the time to stroll, shop or purchase refreshments.

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Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 12 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
Please provide the hotel name at the moment of reservation.

Day 1
This 8 hours tour starts at Hippodrome Square continues to the Blue Mosque as one of the landmarks of the city. Then visit to the St. Sophia Museum, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches. Continue to Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Great Ottoman Empire, today a museum holding large collection of porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Little Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar, tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather, where the tour ends. Lunch in a local restaurant will be served during the tour.

Day 2
After your pick up from the hotel, tour starts with a visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar which is full of the mystical aromas of various spices and colourful shops selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, fish etc. Next we board our boat for a cruise along the Bosphorus from/to Eminonu Pier, the waterway separating the two continents of Europe and Asia. As we travel, you will have the chance to see the European style palaces of the Ottomans and the palaces of Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, in striking contrast to some of the modern villas that line the shores. Lunch will be served in a local fish Restaurant. After lunch, proceed the tour with Dolmabahce Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843 - 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three –storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture and the silk carpets and curtains. Its surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence. At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:30

Duration: 8 Hours
Approximately.

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please indicate the name of the hotel at the moment of making the reservation, otherwise the booking will not be considered confirmed.

This full day tour will take you to some of the gems of Istanbul. Travel back in time and discover the story of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. A knowledgeable local guide will provide you with plenty of fascinating insight into the history and culture of this ancient city.

The first stop is the Hippodrome. This circus dating from Roman times was originally used for chariot racing and other public events and eventually became the social and cultural heart of Constantinople, the scene of riots, palace intrigues, love affairs and horse races throughout Byzantine history.

Next we'll visit the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque due to its decoration with more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles. This splendid building with its six minarets has dominated the Istanbul skyline ever since its construction by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century. Next head to Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Having been used as both a cathedral and a mosque, the vast and intricate building is now a fascinating museum.

From here we’ll head to the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of streets and narrow passageways where you will find over 4000 shops and stalls with separate areas for different crafts. This is an ideal place to stock up on traditional Turkish handicrafts such as colourful hand-painted earthenware and hand-burnished copper, brass and onyx.

The tour will end with a visit to the impressive Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. This sumptuous building houses an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery, royal thrones and vestments as well as wonderful Ottoman-style miniatures. At its peak, the palace was a mysterious city within a city, home to as many as 4,000 people, covering a large area with an extensive shoreline along the Bosphorus.

Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, French. Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese and Russian.

Others
As mosques are closed on Fridays, there will only be external visits on that day.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 09:30 - 17:30

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Second in size only to Rome in antiquity, Ephesus is a treasure trove of ruins that include one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the last home of the Virgin Mary. This full-day tour will allow you to explore this vast outdoor museum that has been at the crossroads of history for thousands of years.

Ephesus is in the south west of Turkey and to reach it you can choose eit

Second in size only to Rome in antiquity, Ephesus is a treasure trove of ruins that include one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the last home of the Virgin Mary. This full-day tour will allow you to explore this vast outdoor museum that has been at the crossroads of history for thousands of years.

Ephesus is in the south west of Turkey and to reach it you can choose either an early morning flight to Izmir or a coach journey to Kusadasi the night before.

At Ephesus, which was a major city in ancient Greece and rose to even greater prominence during Roman times, we will stroll along the Marble Street, the Odeon theatre, Odeon, the Bouleuterion, the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, the Agoras, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre – believed to have been the largest in the ancient world - the Double Church, the Arcadian Way, the Gate of Magnesia and much more.

Then we’ll visit Mount Koressos to see the house that is believed to have been the last home of Our Lady. It is now a shrine and there is also a wishing wall where the faithful and the not-so-faithful leave requests.

We’ll take a break for lunch at Selcuk, the city close to these ancient sites, before continuing the tour at the historic Isabey Mosque and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Afterwards, you will return to ?zmir for an evening flight or to Kusadasi for the night bus to Istanbul.

Includes round trip plane or bus tickets, transfers to and from central hotels, English-speaking professional guide (other languages are available on request), lunch, museum entrance. Excludes drinks and transfer from the bus station to the hotel (in the bus package) in Istanbul at the end of the tour.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.
Start/opening time: At 4.30am.
End/closing time: At 11pm.
Languages: English.
Others: Entrance fees included.

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For thousands of years humans have been making their way to Pamukkale and Hierapolis to take it in the rare and fascinating landscape, and to relax in the thermal springs. Join us for this full-day tour out of Istanbul to south-west Turkey and discover just why the ancients flocked here.

You can choose either an early morning flight to Izmir or a coach journey to Kusadasi the night before. Please note that this is a long journey, with Pamukkale and Hierapolis located more than 600km from Istanbul.

Pamukkale and Hierapolis combined are a Unesco World Heritage Site. Pamukkale, which in English means ‘cotton castle’, is a series of cascading calcium terraces formed as a result of thermal springs. There are just a handful of these in the planet and they have to be seen to be believed. The contrast with the surrounding landscape is particularly stark. Up the hill, at Hierapolis, there is a well-preserved Roman theatre and ancient thermal baths, which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum. Other significant sites include the Temple of Apollo, the Necropolis and the Nymphaeum.

Afterwards, you will return to Izmir for evening flight or to Kusadasi for the night bus to Istanbul.

Includes round trip plane or bus tickets, transfers to and from central hotels, English-speaking professional guide (other languages are available on request), lunch, museum entrance. Excludes drinks and transfer from the bus station to the hotel (in the bus package) in Istanbul at the end of the tour.

Languages:
English

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Hotel pickup

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
04:30 - 23:00

Duration: 18,5 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Join us for this pilgrimage to some of the most symbolic churches of old Constantinople, the heart of Orthodox Christianity. As the capital of the Byzantine Empire for more than 1,000 years, the city has a wealth of religious architecture.

This guided tour, available in either half or full-day formats, takes in some of the most emblematic religious buildings in Istanbul.

Start at the Church of Panagia of Blachernae, famed for its fountain of holy water, which is believed to cure ill health, and the sacred bath, which is said to cleanse soul and where emperors would go to purify themselves.

Be dazzled by the mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from the Bible at the Church of St Saviour in Chora.

View the vast Pantocrator monastic complex, comprised of two churches, a chapel, baths, a hospital and more.

See the 11th century Church of St Mary Pammacaristos, which housed the Patriarchate after the Ottoman conquest.

Marvel at the Life-giving Spring (Zoodochos Pege) dedicated to the Mother of God, famed for its underground cistern and holy fountain.

Be impressed by the Church of St Sergius & Bacchus, which is known as the Little Hagia Sophia, and by Hagia Eirene, an ancient patriarchal church next to Hagia Sophia.

Admire Hagia Sophia, its vast height and dimensions a testament to man’s ingenuity and faith in God.

For the half-day tour, the itinerary sees visits to the Patriarchate, the Church of Panagia of Blachernae and to St Saviour in Chora. While the Pantocrator, Church of St Mary Pammacaristos, the Life-giving Spring and the Church of St Sergius & Bacchus will be seen from the outside only.


Languages
English, French, German and Spanish.

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Location
Starting point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:00 - 13:30
08:00 - 17:00

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Jewish quarter of Istanbul with this fabulous guided tour of all the key historical sites. Highlights of the tour include visits to synagogues and the Jewish Museum.

Istanbul has had a vibrant Jewish community for more than 1,000 years. After the Turkish conquest of the city, Sultan Mehmet II deliberately fostered immigration to enable the city to be repopulated, and over half a million Jews who had been persecuted in Spain and Portugal were encouraged to establish themselves within the boundaries of the Ottoman Empire. In Istanbul, the new immigrants settled mostly near Galata – a quarter on the northern bank of the Golden Horn – where a Jewish community had existed since the early days of the Ottoman era. This tour will enable you to discover Galata at first hand by taking you through its colourful and lively streets, steeped in Jewish history and culture. During the walk you will visit synagogues, the Jewish Museum, Jewish apartments and hear about the amazing story of Abraham Kamondo and other aspects of Jewish heritage.

Start/opening time
At 8-8.30am

End/closing time
At 12-12:30pm

Languages
English

Others
To be able to get permission for entrance to synagogues you need to make reservation four days prior to departure.

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Hotel pickup

End point: Galata, Beyoğlu

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide
Group size: 15 People

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred towards the airport to take the flight for Kayseri or Nevsehir. Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by your local guide. Your opportunity to enjoy a guided full day sightseeing with highlights of Cappadocia.


Esentepe Panoramic viewpoint, enjoy the picturesque landscape stretching in front of you while your Guide will give you first briefing about Cappadocia region. Continue to Uchisar Castle, natural rock hill which has been used as a Fortress during Roman periods, cave and pigeon houses carved in and around the hill look most interesting.

Uchisar Castle is also an important sight in terms of being the highest point in Cappadocia. Take some pictures at the Pigeon Valley and continue to Goreme Open Air Museum. Once the Monastery settlement of the first Christians in Cappadocia, this spot is where Christianity blossomed and spread out to the World. Some cave Churches which are displaying awesome frescoes can be seen in this Open Air Museum as well as Kitchen and Dining rooms.

Lunch will be served at a cozy Cave Restaurant in Avanos. In Avanos -which is a pottery Village since the Hittite periods (2000BC) -, locals are still hanging on to the tradition of their ancestors. You will have the opportunity to learn more about this traditional art which is applied on a kick wheel as the Hittites used to do.

After the pottery demonstration at one of the Family run workshops continue to Pashabagi –also called the “Monks Valley”- another monastic settlement where you can find some Churches and Monks Cells. Also Pashabagi is the place where one can see in stages how the Fairy Chimneys have been formed during time.

Drive on to Devrent Valley, the imaginary valley, the most surreal looking landscape in the region. Driving back to Urgup stop at the famous “Fairy Chimneys”, the Family of fairies is awaiting you to greet you.

Your last stop will be a famous Wine factory to taste this delicious liquid which has been a sacred drink since the Hittite periods.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up service is available only from centrally located hotels.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 12 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests.

Recommendations
We recommend bringing spending money.

Black sea Coast & Greenery: Drive to one of the very well preserved natural sites in Istanbul where greenery meets with the Turquoise waters enjoying breath taking forests, and Golden Coast of the Black Sea with opportunity for walking, swimming and relaxing in unique fresh air & unforgettable scenery. With opportunity of shopping break in one selected Mall.

Black sea Coast & Greenery: Drive to one of the very well preserved natural sites in Istanbul where greenery meets with the Turquoise waters enjoying breath taking forests, and Golden Coast of the Black Sea with opportunity for walking, swimming and relaxing in unique fresh air & unforgettable scenery. With opportunity of shopping break in one selected Mall.


Languages: Arabic.

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Location
Starting point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:45 - 17:00

Duration: 8 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

In this afternoon tour you can discover Istanbul from the sea as well as from above as you take an invigorating cruise on the Bosphorous and then climb high above the city in a cable car. Explore an exotic spice market and discover the heart of Istanbul as you watch its most famous sights glide by from the deck of a river cruiser.

After being picked up from your hotel between 13.00 and 13,30, we'll head straight for the waterfront and board a river cruiser for a cruise along the Bosphorous between two continents. We'll pass the sumptuous Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, the impressive Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror during the siege of Constantinople in 1453 and Leander's Tower, one of the symbols of Istanbul.

Then we'll climb to the top of Pierre Loti Hill by cable car where you can enjoy amazing panoramic views over the Bosphorous, the Golden Horn and the city. Next we'll reboard the bus and head for the Golden Horn. This natural and extremely secure harbour has played an important role in the development of Istanbul.


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Location
Start point:
Tamara Restaurant - Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Pick-up available from hotels in the Aksaray, Laleli, Topkapı, Sultanahmet, Taksim areas only.
If your hotel is located out of the pick-up area, please go to the above location.
Please reconfirm the exact pick up point and time with the supplier at least 24 hours prior to confirmed tour date.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please provide the hotel name at the moment of reservation.

See the sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour that takes in the city’s famous historical landmarks and cultural sites.Take a half-day tour of Istanbul to visit Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia. Starting at the palace, learn about this former royal residence of the Ottoman Empire and see its display of jewelry. Then admire the early Byzantine architecture of Little Hagia Sophia, a mosque that dates back to the 6th century.

Others
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday, you will visit the Underground Cistern instead.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, you will enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus in instead.

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Location
Start point:
Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
13:00 - 17:30

Duration: 4,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please indicate the name of the hotel at the moment of making the reservation, otherwise the booking will not be considered confirmed.