A Turkish bath in Hürrem Sultan Hammam
Try one of the most Turkish classic in an Hammam opened in 1556! Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam reflects the Turkish Bath Culture in a perfect way as well as being a special location for you to experience the most authentic, luxurious and hygienic Turkish bath ritual.
A Turkish bath in Hürrem Sultan Hammam
A Turkish bath in Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı
A thing to have on your to do list: A Turkish Hammam !!!
Commissioned to the great architect Sinan by the famous Ottoman Admiral Kılıç Ali Paşa as part of the mosque and school complex, Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı was constructed in between 1578-1583 to serve the levends (marine forces in the Ottoman navy). Famous for its architectural lines and majestic dome, the Hamam is one of the symbolic buildings in Tophane, Istanbul’s harbor district.
A Turkish bath in Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı
Afternoon Tea Time at Pera Palace
Step into the iconic Kubbeli Saloon Tea Lounge and find glamour all around you. High domed ceilings, corner windows and parquet flooring provide the timeless sense of luxury that’s typical of the Pera Palace. Come for the tea time in the famous hotel of the orient express where Agatha Christie wrote the book and enjoy one of the most finest pastry buffet of the cit
Afternoon Tea Time at Pera Palace
Afternoon Tea time on the Bosphorus
What about a tea time with one of the best view of the Bosphorus? With its superb location right by the Bosphorus complemented by a wide terrace, the Gazebo Lounge is the hotspot of Istanbul. Have a tea time in the garden of this Palace with is unique architecture and enjoy an awarded team for the quality of its pastry buffet.
Afternoon Tea time on the Bosphorus
Canyon of Ihlara with Fairy Chimneys private
One day to discover the Canyon of Ihlara, deep and aboundant of many churchs digged in the rock formations. Then to Troglodytic village Selime, to see Tuff Cones. Visit of caravanserai seljuki of Agzikarahan dates back to 13th century with a magnificient portal. Finish the day by a walk in the valley of the amazing fairy’s chimneys..
Canyon of Ihlara with Fairy Chimneys private
Cappadocian tablets & archeological museum
Back to the cradle of civilisation with this one full day tour. Start with Kültepe village, where unearthed antique times’ Kanesh had been and Assyrian karum where the archeologues has found out the « Cappadocian tablets ». Next visit will be to the town of Kayseri, l’ancienne Césarée, built with dark volcano rock……
Cappadocian tablets & archeological museum
Full day cooking lesson & hikking in Cappadocia
Lessons are organised in the region of Ortahisar and Ayvali village one of the oldest and most authentic villages in the area. You will be heading to the house of one the local in the village and discover about their life and habits. the women of the house may take you to her gardens to pick vegetables and herbs and will show and teach you the local cooking. Cooking lessons cover the traditional dishes of the region mainly cooked on tandoor.
Full day cooking lesson & hikking in Cappadocia
Full day Gems of Valleys and Greek Villages
A full day mixed with discovery & hiking; Starting in the Red Valley where you can visit an ancient cave church hiding a group of pillars. Discovery of Pancarlık Valley and the village and valley of Soganli again with its cave churches carved in a rock. Sinassos (Mustafapasa) Village known with its excellent architecture of ancient ottoman and greek houses, Soğanlı Valley is also known as `dolls valley` has numerous rocky tombs from byzantine times…
Full day Gems of Valleys and Greek Villages
Full day Nigde & the relics Seljuks
Full day tour all around Cappadocia region to discover the Seljuks relics. Direction of the town of Nigde (app 100 km) for the discovery of the most beautiful monuments of Seljuk”s Period. Especially one of the most fascinating exemples of the period architecture the mausoleum.The archaeological museum again another witness of the art and civilisations lived through the ages in the region. (visit of the church and the discovery of underground city)
Full day Nigde & the relics Seljuks
Full day private tour Galata & Pera area
One day is even not enough to discover all about this magnificient area! Pera & Galata are full of monuments and history. The neighbourhood of Pera, meaning « from» (Galata) in Greek, is the extension of the district Genoese. Its urbanisation speeds up in 19th Century. The next discovery will be a covent of whirling dervishes, founded in 16th Century, this Tekke is considered as the most ancient covent of Halveti in Istanbul. Strolling on the road of Istiklal, lined with palaces, foreign missions residences, old Embassies… Pera and surroundings keep still the traces of foreign language education provided in foreign schools established in the area starting from 18th Century..
Full day private tour Galata & Pera area
Full day private tour Golden Horn
A day complete dedicated to the discovery of historical heritage of the city, visit of Sultanahmet in the company of a professional guide. You will be able to see all the major monuments of the old city, understand all the History and the different period from Byzance to Istanbul. Our guide will bring you to all the highlights of the city and get access easily to all the entrance without standing in line.
Full day private tour Golden Horn
Full day private tour istanbul hidden treasure
A day to discover the city another way; through the palaces and hidden monuments. You will see imperial palaces of the Ottoman Empire built on the Bosphorus shores. Those residences of last emperors witnessed the last centuries of a big empire that left behind a significant heritage for the global history. This program will also enable you to get to know the water civilisation feature of the Ottoman Empire. The discovery ends with a walk in the neighbourhood of Ortakoy. An old village of fisherman, today a very buzzing, vibrant centre of attraction.
Full day private tour istanbul hidden treasure
Full day private tour on the bosphorus & Asian side
A day to be dedicated to mytical Bosphorus, cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara.Departure on the boat and discovery of sumptuous architectural palaces and « Yali » reflecting the magnificient period of Ottomans. Unique and undescribable, The Bosphorus offers a real special atmosphère between 2 continents. You will start the day on the tumult of the european side in the area of Sirkeci with one of the major monument from the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan to finish by the peacefull and green Asian side.
Full day private tour on the bosphorus & Asian side
Full day private tour Sultanahmet old city
A day complete dedicated to the discovery of historical heritage of the city, visit of Sultanahmet in the company of a professional guide. You will be able to see all the major monuments of the old city, understand all the History and the different period from Byzance to Istanbul. Our guide will bring you to all the highlights of the city and get access easily to all the entrance without standing in line.
Full day private tour Sultanahmet old city
Full day private tour the religious architecture
This program is about to discover the evolution of Ottoman religious achitecture and heritage of one of the greatest architect of Ottomna Empire, Mimar Sinan. Visit of mosques, medreses (schools) of libraries and of mausoleums.
