Organized Tours of Istanbul, Turkey

Among the world's most intriguing cities, the exciting metropolis of Istanbul stands with one foot in Asia, the other in Europe, to offer you a delightful blend of east and west. Stay in Sultanahmet, walk to the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, experience a Turkish bath, bargain in the Grand Bazaar. Most visitors to Turkey begin or end their stay in Istanbul and some are so entranced by this crazy quilt city that they never range farther. Choose from the following Istanbul tours to give yourselves an in-depth view of this, one of my favorite cities in the world:

ISTANBUL DAILY SIGHTSEEING TOURS
(2 or more)

HALF DAY TOURS - 2008 - NOTE ALL PRICES IN EURO WILL BE CONVERTED TO USD AT CURRENT RATE.	GROUP	PRIVATE
BYZANTINE RELICS (half day morning tour)	35E	60E
St. Sophia, A great marvel of architecture constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, Facing St. Sophia. Famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets. Hippodrome, Center of sporting events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Grand Bazaar, The most exciting shopping in the world with nearly 4,000 shops of jewelry, gold, carpets & more.
OTTOMAN RELICS (half day afternoon tour)	35E	60E
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting priceless imperial treasures. Suleymaniye Mosque, Masterpiece of famous architect Sinan built in the 16th century to Suleyman.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE (morning or afternoon)	35E	60E
Private boats operate Jul 1 - Sep 30, regular boats year round Visit the Spice Bazaar or Bedestan exhibits and cruise through the waterway separating Asia and Europe past ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture and modern luxury residences.
TWO CONTINENTS (half day afternoon tour)	35E	60E
Dolmabahce Palace, The last residence of the Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 salons. Bosphorus Bridge, Step from one continent to another on this famous bridge. Camlica Hill, A panoramic view of Istanbul, visit Bazaar Asiatic with jewelery,leatherware and souvenir shops or Bedestan with traditional silk weaving and handicrafts center
FULL DAY TOURS - 20 INCLUDING LUNCH	GROUP	PRIVATE
BYZANTINE AND OTTOMAN RELICS	60E	100E
St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazzar Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque (See above for descriptions)
BOSPHORUS AND TWO CONTINENTS	60E	100E
Spice Bazaar, -(Egyptian Bazaar) Mystical aromas of exotic spices. Shops selling spices, fruits, vegetables, flowers etc. Rumelli Fortress, - Historical armament built by the conquerer to control & protect the Bosphorus. Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill - see above for descriptions
EVENING TOUR - 2007	GROUP	PRIVATE
ISTANBUL BY NIGHT, an evening of entertainment	60E	90E
Dinner at a first class restaurant. Spectacular floorshow of belly dancers and typical Anatolian Folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers.

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