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.
from 73 £
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.
from 73 £
Tour Duration : 7 hours
Live Guide : French, English, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Pick Up service: From the hotel
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. On the occidental bank, you will see the fortress of Roumeli Hisar, built in 3 months by the young Sultan Mehmet II to conquer Constantinople, then we will cross the sea and reach to the Asian bank and visit the Palace of Beylerbeyi. Summer residence of last Ottoman Sultans.
Our pursuit will continue with the disccovery of old neighbourhood of Asian side of Istanbul. Uskudar, another cachet Oriental of particular ambiance with its narrow streets and two masterpieces of famous architect « Sinan » : Mihrimah Camii, built for the daughter of Soliman the Magnificent, and the charming petite mosque of Chemsi Pacha.
At the end of the day, exciting discovery around the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Market (So called Spice Market). You will also have the chance of seeing one of the signature master pieces of «Sinan»: the biggest architect of Ottoman Empire `Mosque of Rûstem Pasa`.
Pick up from the lobby of the hotel.
*all tours to be booked at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
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.
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Istanbul has always been a source of inspiration to the writers. The café where Pierre Loti was coming to contemplate in Golden Horn, has taken his name to his memory. Your Guide Journalist will bring you to all those different areas and explain all about the writers who have been inspired by the city and also about those famous Turkish writers like Orhan Pamuk and more.
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…
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.
Istanbul has an incredibly crowded airport. To avoid this we propose you an access to the airport lounge. Have a relax and quiet time while you wait for your flight with free buffet, drinks, television, news paper, magazine and internet. CIP Lounge is well known with delicious local food and best quality drinks.
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.
Avoid the stress of the arrival and problematic taxi driver, choose to be welcome and transfer to start your journey in the best conditions. One of our assistant will wait for you at the arrival with a sign at you name and will take you up to your hotel. During transfer he will be pleased to answer all your questions and give you some tips for successful vacations.
Located in the heart of Galata area in the cellar of an hotel you will find one of the most complete collection of Turkish wine of the city. The hotel has its own vineyards and decided to create a place dedicated to the local wine. 2 specialist are looking after the selection of all the bottle to offer you the best of the country. Come and taste 5 different wines (red, white and pink) with a plate of cheese. after a selection of the wine with the oenologist and some informations enjoy tasting in a real friendly atmosphere.
Full day tour between amazing landscape and hiiding churches. Stroll in the Valley of Derbent, magical and inspirational landscape and discovery of El Nazar Valley. Heading to Ortahisar, walk around the village and the valley of Balkan. Visit to Saint city of Hacibektas, Sanctuary visit to the place of Hacibektas, it is pilgrimage place for the community Alevi.
End of the day with the visit of Açiksaray and the church of St. Jean (Karsi Kilise), one of the must sees in the area.
Don’t want to queue for the passport control and to pick up your luggage, we have a solution. We take care of you from the door of the plane to accompany to the fast track passport control until you meet the person who will assist.
