Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. Kizkulesi (Maidens Tower) Restaurant dates back 2,500 years, relentlessly accompanying the amazing city of Istanbul through history thick and thin. It has been an eyewitness to everything the city has encountered--Greek occupation, Byzantium, the Crusades, the Ottomans and the Turks. Interestingly, the restaurant is located in the... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. Begin by exploring the local markets that are a lively, colorful and exciting part of life in Istanbul. Visit the Spice Market where you will smell the ancient spices such as frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, cumin and rice spice, and watch the trading as it has been done for centuries. You will also stop at the Beyoglu farmers... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. Set out for a special evening at the famous Bebek Fish Restaurant. As you travel, your guide will explain about the palaces and the luxury pavilions overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. At the restaurant, fresh seafood specialties are prepared Turkish-style while you take in the incredible night-view of the Istanbul and the strait th... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. This is an evening to remember as dinner is served in the fishing village of Kumkapi, located in the Old City. This area has a long tradition as Istanbul’s center of entertainment. First you will drive along the Bosphorus Sea and stop at the famous Fish Market bustling with fish merchants and restaurateurs looking for the be... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located in both Europe and Asia. This evening you will have an opportunity to view both sides of this marvelous city from a private boat. Leave the port by coach and travel a short distance to the pier to board a motorboat for a cruise along the shores of the stunning Bosphorus Strait... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. Join in an evening of traditional Turkish cuisine and entertainment at one of Istanbul’s finest nightclubs located in the new city. Dinner will be a variety of Turkish specialties, and as you eat you will be entertained by Turkish musicians, belly dancers and folk dancers, performing dances from different regions of Turke... more info

Meet your guide at the pier for an evening to remember in Istanbul. In the epicurean world, nothing says Turkey like a fabulous kebab experience. Kosebasi Restaurant offers kebabs that adhere to the traditional recipes of South Anatolia, and as a result is quite famous. Kosebasi not only captures traditional taste, but dining here also becomes something of a cultural event and an introduction to A... more info

Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents. Today you will be able to experience both sides of the city. Leave the port of Istanbul and start the panoramic part of your tour along the shores of the Bosphorus Sea. You will drive over the first Intercontinental Bridge to the Asian side of the city. On the Asian side, you will stop in Kanlica, a lovely village where y... more info

Your first stop on this fascinating tour will be at the Hippodrome, where ancient Byzantine entertainment spectacles such as gladiator fights and chariot races took place. This beautiful elliptical-shaped park features an obelisk from Egypt dating to 3000 BC. Next, you will visit St. Sophia, the splendid Church of Divine Wisdom built in the 6th century AD. St Sophia’s dome was then the large... more info

Your first stop is at the Chora Church Museum--famous for its frescoes and mosaics depicting biblical scenes. Although the church is small, it has a most interesting character. Then, you'll pass along the old city walls and under the ancient Roman aqueduct on the way to St Sophia, the splendid Church of Divine Wisdom built in the 6th century. St Sophia's dome was then the largest in the world. Aft... more info

Set out with your guide at the pier for a special afternoon tour.  As you drive to the old city, passing over the Galata Bridge, your guide will point out the Suleymaniye Mosque, one of the most important mosques of the Ottoman Empire. Continue along the walls surrounding the old city. You will pass under the ancient Roman aqueduct on the way to the Spice Market (the Egyptian Bazaar), which w... more info

A short drive will bring you to the pier to board your private boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. During the cruise, you will have chance to see the traditional old, wooden Turkish villas, 19th-century Ottoman palaces, fishing villages and green hills on both sides of the Bosphorus. You will also view the Rumeli Fortress, the castle built b... more info

Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents, and today you will experience both sides of the city.  Leave the port of Istanbul and drive to the Old Town.  Your first visit will be to the famous St. Sophia, built during Emperor Justinian’s reign in 537 AD as the greatest church in Christendom. St. Sophia’s dome was then the largest in the world. Af... more info

After a short panoramic drive around the old city you will arrive to the Ancient Hippodrome, once the largest chariot racetrack of the Roman Byzantine Empire. Take a short walk to the Blue Mosque.  This incredible monument to Islam was completed in 1616 and is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The blue Iznik tiles covering the walls gave the mosque its name. Nearby is the Topkapi... more info

Leave the port of Istanbul and cross the Golden Horn Bridge.  Your first stop is at the Chora Church Museum, famous for its frescoes and mosaics depicting biblical scenes. Although the church is small, it has a most interesting character. Your next visit will be the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 1550s and regarded as the most beautiful of all imperial mosques. It is the masterpiece of grea... more info

Gather your friends and family and board a private yacht for a short ride on the Bosphorus Strait with your private guide. Take in the city’s famous and beautiful landmarks from the water as your guide recounts Istanbul’s colorful history. Disembark the yacht and transfer to the old city to visit the Blue Mosque. The Underground Cistern was built in the 6th century with 336 beautifu... more info

Gather your friends and family and head out with your private guide on this fascinating tour that will delve into the history of dazzling Istanbul. Your first stop will be at the Hippodrome, where ancient Byzantine entertainment spectacles such as gladiator fights and chariot races took place. This beautiful elliptical-shaped park features an obelisk from Egypt dating to 3000 BC. Next, you will... more info

Leave the port of Istanbul and pass over the Golden Horn Bridge. View the Suleymaniye Mosque on the way to the Old Town center.  A brief panoramic drive shows you the old city, and you will arrive at the ancient Hippodrome--once the largest chariot racetrack of the Byzantine Empire. Take a short walk to the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, which houses an exquisite collection includes notable exa... more info

Tour through Old Istanbul, crossing the Galata Bridge. Your guide will point out the Suleymaniye Mosque, one of the most important mosques of the Ottoman Empire, before you drive along the city walls surrounding the ancient city. You will also pass under the age-old Roman aquaduct on your way to the Spice Market. The Spice Market or Egyptian Bazaar was constructed in 1663 as a part of the adjacent... more info

This exclusive tour will allow you to explore the best of Istanbul with an exceptional lunch at Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski. After departure from the port, your first visit will be at the Blue Mosqu... more info

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Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibi... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flex... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibilit... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... more info

After a short orientation drive on the new part of Istanbul you will visit Miniaturk. As of early spring 2003, it is possible to find a miniature version of the historic sites of Istanbul, Anatolia and former Ottoman provinces in one spot in Istanbul, namely Miniaturk. Coupled with the distinction of being the most rapidly completed miniature park in the world, it boasts of a record number of v... more info

Your first stop on this fascinating tour will be at the Blue Mosque, named for its richly adorned interior of magnificent Iznik tiles. Nearby is the Topkapi Palace, the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans. The palace consists of courts, pavilions, mosques, fountains and a rich treasury section. Enjoy some free time to browse on your own. Stop for a carpet demonstration and visit the Grand... more info

Europe and Asia meet in the city of Istanbul. See the best of both continents by motor coach. In Asia, your guide will point out Beylerbei Palace, and in Europe, the ancient city walls, and Suleymaniye Mosque. Next, you'll see the Hippodrome, where ancient Byzantine entertainment spectacles such as gladiator fights and chariot races took place. This beautiful elliptical-shaped park features an obe... more info

Take a panoramic tour through Istanbul, starting with a drive over the Galata Bridge. Watch for the stunning Suleymaniye Mosque--one of the most important mosques of Ottoman Empire--before you arrive at the heart of the Old City. From Sultanahmet Meydani (Square), you will view the Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippdorome with its Egyptian obelisk, St. Sophia and part of the Topkapi Palace. Take a... more info

View the best of Istanbul's stunning architecture and attractions. Your first stop will be at the impressive Blue Mosque, named for the vivid Iznik tiles which line its interior. Next, you will browse on your own at the amazing Topkapi Palace--official residence of the Ottoman Sultans--with courts, pavilions, mosques, fountains and a treasury. After lunch inside Topkapi Palace, you will stop at th... more info

Day 1- From Istanbul, embark on an evening flight to Kayseri, followed by a short drive to Cappadocia and your hotel. Enjoy dinner in the hotel.

Day 2- After breakfast, meet your guide for a full day of touring in Cappadocia. Visit Zelve village, surrounded by masses of rocks opening out into two converging valleys. The first valley contains a rock-cut mosque, the only one of its kind. ... more info

Day 1- From Istanbul, embark on an evening flight to Kayseri, followed by a short drive to Cappadocia and your hotel. Enjoy dinner in the hotel.

Day 2- After breakfast, meet your guide for a full day of touring in Cappadocia. Visit Zelve village, surrounded by masses of rocks opening out into two converging valleys. The first valley contains a rock-cut mosque, the only one of its kind. ... more info