Istanbul Shore Excursions

Key Details

Tour Name : Half Day Ottoman Relics Tour
Tour Code : CPS-17220
Itinerary : Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Tour Duration : Approximately 4 ½ Hours
Pick up & Drop off : Istanbul Port

Description

You will be met at Istanbul Port by your professionally trained guide. Your Istanbul shore excursion will start with Topkapi Palace, which has been the headquarters for 400 years for the Ottoman Empire, which has ruled the world for 600 centuries, was constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1478. After visited this palace you will continue to Blue Mosque, which is the most magnificent mosque of Istanbul, was constructed at the beginning of the 17th Century. It is called the Blue Mosque because of more then 20.000 blue and yellow Iznik tiles inside. In addition to its courtyard, domes and its characteristic as the mosque of Turkey with six minarets, it has beautiful calligraphy ceiling decoration. 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 port of Istanbul.

What is included

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

Reminders

Closed : Tuesday ; Topkapi Plc. (This place can replace with Turkish and Islamic Arts Mus.)
Closed : Sunday ; Grand Bazaar. (This place can replace with Spice Bazaar)

Tour Prices (Per Person)

for parties of 2 people	105 US$ P.P.
for parties of 3 people	73 US$ P.P.
for parties of 4 to 5 people	58 US$ P.P.
for parties of 6 to 8 people	43 US$ P.P.
for parties of 9 to 10 people	32 US$ P.P.
for parties of 11 to 15 people	29 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.