Transfer
From the hotel to the airport or vice versa (both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport)
Price: 50 EUR
Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan
People: up to 4
Note: If there is a request about an excursion to cities near Istanbul, I can arrange it.
Daily Tours
Ottaman Wonders
Grand and Spice Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the no shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather and souvenirs.
Hippodrome: The former centre of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Wilhelm II.
Hagia-Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
Estimated departure time at 09.00 a.m. and return time at 18.00 p.m.
Price: 200 EUR (entrance fees and lunch are not included)
People: The ideal number is 4 depending on luggage.
Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan
Asia
I will pick you up from your hotel then we will visit Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, commanding a panoramic view of the city. We then drive to the 19th century summer palace of the Sultans in the Bosporus village of Beylerbeyi. Completed in 1865, the palace has 24 rooms and six large halls. Also we will sightsee for panoramic view of Bosporus.
Estimated departure time at 09.00 a.m. and return time at 18.00 p.m.
Price: 200 EUR (entrance fees and lunch are not included)
People: The ideal number is 4 depending on luggage.
Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan
Pera & Golden Horn
After you are picked up from the hotel, overlooking the sweet waters of the Golden Horn, visit the giant 16th century Suleymaniye Mosque. Then proceed to the Church of St. Savior in Chora of 14th century origin, famous for its Byzantine artworks - particularly the beautifully preserved frescoes and golden mosaics showing scenes from the lives of Jesus and Virgin Mary.
After, we will move to the Pera Beyoglu Area to for a walking tour around its vibrant streets of downtown cosmopolitan Istanbul, with many points of historical, architectural and cultural interest - Christian, Greek and Armenian churches, picturesque shopping arcades and passages.
Finally, we will end up at the Galata Tower, watchtower of the Genoese fortifications dating from 1349, which we will ascend to the upper public viewing balcony for a 360 degree panoramic view over the Golden Horn, Asian shores, Bosphorus and Princess Islands.
Estimated departure time at 09.00 a.m. and return time at 18.00 p.m.
Price: 200 EUR (entrance fees and lunch are not included)
People: The ideal number is 4 depending on luggage.
Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan
