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3 Days Private Istanbul Tour: Discover Ottoman and Byzantine Treasures in Turkey

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Istanbul

Embark on a 3-day private tour of Istanbul and uncover the hidden treasures of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Turkey while exploring iconic landmarks and indulging in local cuisine.

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Day 1 Istanbul (Walking Tour)

Blue Mosque - Our first stop will be the Blue Mosque, which was built in 1616 by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I.

Topkapi Palace - We will continue our tour by visiting the great Ottoman Palace, Topkapi where Sultans lived for five centuries.

Grand Bazaar Jewelers - Following lunch, we will stop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping malls in the world, which dates back to the 16th century.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - We will walk down to Spice Market where you can find the great amount of spices from all over the world and Turkey.

Day 2 Istanbul (Walking Tour )

Hippodrome - Our first stop will be great Roman Hippodrome, which dates back to 2nd century A.D. In the Hippodrome, you can see the Obelisk of the Tuthmosis the third, German Fountain, Serpent Column and the Obelisk of Constantine.

Hagia Sophia Mosque - We will visit Hagia Sophia, the great church built in 537 by Justinianus.

Serefiye Sarnici - We will then go to the Chora Church, built in 6th century A.C., to see the spectacular, one-of-a-kind mosaics and some frescoes.

Day 3: Istanbul (Bosphorus Cruise)

Bosphorus Strait - Begin our tour with a Bosphorus Cruise for two hours to see the neighborhoods of Istanbul from the sea.

Dolmabahce Palace - We will later see the Dolmabahce Palace, which was the second residence of the Ottoman Sultans and their families following the 19th century.

Sultanahmet District - We will transfer to your hotel.

What's Included

English-speaking guide for the tours
All local taxes and 18% VAT included
Lunch provided
Air-conditioned minivan for transportation

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks at lunches
Accommodation
Dinners
Gratuities for the guide and driver

Additional Information

Turkey is a treasure chest. Being in Turkey is like being in candy shop. On this trip, you will reward yourself for being in such an amazing country withh all the stories you heard in history classes taking action in this country. You will witness how lucky the Turks are and leave the country by drying your appetite

NOTE: If your accommodation is not in Sultanahmet area, the price will be USD 70 more per person.

Infant meals not included

Location

Istanbul

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bahm143

Oct 3, 2023

Ilker, our perfect guide - My wife and I found Ilker on the Pupa website and first off and most important for me, he responded right away, and continued to whenever I contacted him. Then we talked on the phone and it was obvious he spoke excellent English. He was everything we could have hoped for when we arrived in Istanbul. He followed through on everything, and was always responsive, attentive, and flexible. He is such a nice man and interesting and was so easy and wonderful to travel with. His knowledge of the Ottoman history and the sites we visited was complete and even though we had done a lot of research and study before our trip, he added so much to it all. It was easy to switch from present day Istanbul to the distant past and he was equally open and knowledgeable and comfortable talking about it all. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide (and friend) to make our trip to Istanbul as perfect as it was.

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up to 15 guests

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