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.
from 73 £
A day including 2 hours workshop of Pottery in Avanos, village famous with the pottery craftmanship Lunch time break in Avanos town center, and then in the afternoon hiking in one of the valleys and surrounding to discover nature and panoramic.
Day complete dedicated to the discovery of the heritage of Byzantin Empire. Byzantins, during the middle age, have been always designated by the term “Romans” . Byzance, famous with its capital city Constantinople, has been in fact Orient (East) Roman Empire. Constantinople, the new Rome, has become the capital of an evolution of a civilisation of polythéisme to a christian orthodoxe. During one day you will be able to visit unknown part of Istanbul rich of History with a guide specialized.
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.
For half day walk all along the different areas of Taxim and Sirkeci to discover the markets of Istanbul. Your guide will bring you to the history of the Turkish gastronomy and all the different dishes. You will taste local product from cheese, pastry, to the famous Lokoum and Baklawas….
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.
