Istanbul Shore Excursions

Key Details

Tour Name : 1,5 Day Istanbul Shore Excursion
Tour Code : CPS-17218
Itinerary : Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Spice Bazaar, Chora Museum
Tour Duration : 1,5 Day
Pick up & Drop off : Istanbul Port

Description

Tour Option 1 [Full Day Tour + Half Day Tour]
Day 1 [Full Day Tour] : Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want. (If you stay at any hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet or Eminonu or Sirkeci area, we can pick you up from your hotel.) Your Istanbul shore excursion will start with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period. Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. You will visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury and weapons section. After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Afterwards you drive back to Istanbul port (or your hotel).
Day 2 [Half Day Tour] : Your private guide will meet you (If you stay at any hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet or Eminonu or Sirkeci area, we can pick you up from your hotel.) and second day of your Istanbul Tour will start with Chora Museum. This church is dedicated world finest mosaics and frescoes. The Kariye Camii - Chora Church, with its glorious mosaics and frescoes, holds an important place in the hearts of many lovers of old Istanbul. Next see, Underground Cistern. Underground Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. The last visit of today will be to the Spice Bazaar. A walk through its immensely colorful bazaar will teach you a lot about different Turkish spices. Heaps of aromatic spices, placed in baskets one after another is a delicious sight. And if you are interested in taking some home with you, prices are quite reasonable. Afterwards you drive back to Istanbul port (or your hotel).

Tour Option 2 [Half Day Tour + Full Day Tour]
Day 1 [Half Day Tour] : Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want. (If you stay at any hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet or Eminonu or Sirkeci area, we can pick you up from your hotel.) Your Istanbul shore excursion will start with Chora Museum. This church is dedicated world finest mosaics and frescoes. The Kariye Camii - Chora Church, with its glorious mosaics and frescoes, holds an important place in the hearts of many lovers of old Istanbul. Next see, Underground Cistern. Underground Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. The last visit of today will be to the Spice Bazaar. A walk through its immensely colorful bazaar will teach you a lot about different Turkish spices. Heaps of aromatic spices, placed in baskets one after another is a delicious sight. And if you are interested in taking some home with you, prices are quite reasonable. Afterwards you drive back to Istanbul port (or your hotel).
Day 2 [Full Day Tour] : Your private guide will meet you (If you stay at any hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet or Eminonu or Sirkeci area, we can pick you up from your hotel.) and second day of your Istanbul Tour will start with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period. Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. You will visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury and weapons section. After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Afterwards you drive back to Istanbul port (or your hotel).

What is included

Round-trip transfers from Istanbul port/hotel, Transportation by private van with A/C, Professional licenced guide (English), Entrance fees

Tour Prices (Per Person)

for parties of 2 people	215 US$ P.P.
for parties of 3 people	155 US$ P.P.
for parties of 4 to 5 people	130 US$ P.P.
for parties of 6 to 8 people	100 US$ P.P.
for parties of 9 to 10 people	80 US$ P.P.
for parties of 11 to 15 people	70 US$ P.P.

Discounts & Supplements

Prices are per person and there is no hidden cost.
A minimum of 2 pax per booking is required. If you are solo traveller, We could charge 2 people price.
There is 50% children discount for ages between 06-09. We do not charge for ages between 00-05.
The tour language is English. You may ask to have another languages speaking guides which will depend on availibility. It is charged extra 45,00 US$ per day for the other languages guided.

How Can I Book This Tour ?

Please fill the booking request form at the right of that page and post us online.
We will response your request within 12 hours and send you an official booking & credit card authorization form for your deposit (15%) payment.
Your tour will be confirmed by Celsus Travel after you paid deposit of your tour amount and we will send your confirmation document / vouchers.

Payment Policy

We request min 15% deposit for certain reservation and this payment should be while booking of tour plan.
The payment of balance can be cash to guide or can be with credit card at the end of tour.
We accept MasterCard, Visa for your payments by credit card.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is full refund of your payment.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is no refund.
If cruise ship cancel the stop in Istanbul port, there is full refund of your payment.