1 Beylerbeyi & Asia - Two Continents

VIEWS FROM THE HILL

On this tour you can stand in Europe and look out across Asia. First stop is at Camlica Hill, where visitors and Istanbullites alike flock to enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and its Bosphorus Strait. Then visit Beylerbeyi Palace, which is a lavishly appointed 19th century summer palace of the last of the Ottoman sultans which is located in a small Bosphorus shore village called Beylerbeyi.

There are so many things to see and do when visiting the wonderful city of Istanbul. Must visits include the famous Blue Mosque with its unique six minarets, the huge St Sophia mosque, the enormous Grand Bazaar with around 4,000 shops and the Topkapi Palace. But this excursion to look out over two continents is also one of the highlights of any visit to one of the world's great cities.

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Beylerbeyi & Asia - Two Continents

2 Bosphorus & Asia Full Day Tour

CRUISE BETWEEN CONTINENTS

This cruise along the waterway separating the two continents of Asia and Europe offers front-door views of marble palaces, ancient wooden Ottoman villas, green vistas, modern residences and luxurious apartment buildings. You stop at the famous old Spice Market built in 1666, a large stone building that houses lots of shops and a second floor restaurant that has long held a venerable place in the life of the city.

Then stop at Camlica Hill, where visitors and Istanbullites alike flock to enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and its Bosphorus Strait. Your final visit of the tour is at Beylerbeyi Palace, which is a lavishly appointed 19th century summer palace of the last of the Ottoman sultans and is located in a small Bosphorus shore village called Beylerbeyi. This great day out is one of the most popular tours in Istanbul.

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Bosphorus & Asia Full Day Tour

3 Bosphorus by Boat

SAIL TO THE MARKET

This cruise along the waterway separating the two continents of Asia and Europe offers front-door views of marble palaces, ancient wooden Ottoman villas, green vistas, and modern residences. And along the way stop at the famous Spice Market and Grand Bazaar, which was built in 1664 that has long held a venerable place in the life of the city.

Today, these lovely small shops continue to sell spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds and other edibles. But some of them now sell jewellery and other high end items. The meandering lanes behind the Spice Bazaar lead eventually to the larger Grand Bazaar. These narrow and often bustling streets are full of shops with fascinating items for sale.

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Bosphorus by Boat

4 Bosphorus Cruise Tour by boat with Spice Bazaar Walking Tour

Set Sail Then See The Market

On this popular tour you first enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus - the narrow strait of water separating the Asian and European continents and the lifeblood of Istanbul. You will see magnificent palaces, restored Ottoman villas, impressive fortresses and the waterside homes of the city's elite. Then after the cruise you are taken to the famous Spice Market, which was built in 1664 and is a large, old stone building

The lovely small shops inside continue to sell spices as well as dried fruits, nuts and seeds but today some of them sell jewellery and high end items. One highlight of your market tour is a visit to Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir’s shop – the inventor of Turkish delight. From the time of its founding during the Ottoman Empire, the name Haci Bekir has become a legend in Ottoman and Turkish confectionery and a leading symbol of this art.

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Bosphorus Cruise Tour by boat with Spice Bazaar Walking Tour

5 Byzantine & Ottoman Marvels

SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS

On this tour you visit so many of the famous places in Istanbul. You begin at St. Sophie (Church of Divine Wisdom), which is one of the greatest marvels of architecture. This monument was built as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian Hippodrome and you see the remains of the giant arena that functioned as the site for chariot races, athletics events and political rallies in the old city in the Roman and Byzantine eras..

Then visit the world famous Blue Mosque which is just opposite the St. Sophia. This exquisite mosque, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, is famous for its blue Iznik (Nicean) tiles and is unique for having six minarets. Final stop is at the Grand Bazaar, an historical shopping centre that ranks as the biggest souk in the world, with nearly 4,000 shops featuring antiques, gold, carpets and leatherwear.

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Byzantine & Ottoman Marvels

6 Cooking Class Experience in Istanbul

Plenty Of Food For Thought

Turkish cuisine is similar to Ottoman with influences from Central Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranian. As you will discover on this popular excursion, Turkish cuisine is full of varieties and aside from common local specialities that can be found throughout the country, there are also many region-specific dishes which you will appreciate during a day of cooking. .

The Black Sea cuisine of northern Turkey is based on corn and anchovies, the southeast is famous for its kebabs, mezes and dough-based desserts such as baklava, and in the western parts of Turkey olive oil is used for cooking. You will see how the cuisines of the Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean regions are rich in vegetables, herbs and fish while Central Anatolia is famous for its pastry specialities. After a fun cooking demonstration you eat the food you have prerpared.

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Cooking Class Experience in Istanbul

7 Istanbul by Night Private Tour

SEE DANCERS ON A FULL BELLY!

Istanbul's night life is almost as famous as its historical monuments. This glimpse into the city's 'other side' will take you through the city's shining lights and along the Bosphorus coastline. Then you will dine at a first class restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious traditional meal. The orient comes to life you watch a floor show of famous belly dancers, typical Anatolian dances and Turkish singers.

There are so many things to see and do when visiting the wonderful city of Istanbul. Must visits include the famous Blue Mosque with its unique six minarets, the huge St Sophia mosque, the enormous Grand Bazaar with around 4,000 shops and the Topkapi Palace. But this night tour with dinner and entertainment is also one of the highlights of any visit to one of the world's great cities.

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Istanbul by Night Private Tour

8 Ortakent Cooking Class with Market Visit

CREATE YOUR OWN LOCAL LUNCH

On this popular excursion you drive to the farmers’ market to shop for ingredients to make your lunch, which will comprise three cold starters, one warm entrée, and a main course. At the market, you meet local food purveyors selling homegrown olives, seasonal vegetables and homemade noodles, jams, pickles, breads, and cheeses. Once you've bought all the ingredients, you drive to an olive garden at Erenler Sofrasi. .

Your final stop is the Erenler Sofrasi Restaurant where you are guided through the delicious secrets of regional Aegean cookery, a special and healthy branch of Turkish cuisine. You can either join in with the cooking sessions or watch while sipping a glass of wine. Either way you will be given written recipes of each dish, then served lunch looking out to sea, before being driven back to your Bodrum hotel..

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Ortakent Cooking Class with Market Visit

9 Private Bodrum Town and Castle Tour

A DAY WITH THE KNIGHTS

On this fascinating tour you visit the Castle of St. Peter the Liberator of the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Rhodes - to give it its full, comprehensive title. This is one of Bodrum's most acclaimed landmarks and over a period of six centuries has served as a military garrison, a compound enclosing a tiny village, and even a fortress prison. Today it houses one of the world's finest museums of nautical archaeology.

Bodrum is a charming Turkish town on the Aegean Sea whose history and nature blend in well with lots of modern amenities, and when you are not taking one of the many tours on offer in the region it's the perfect place to relax on the sandy beaches, swim in the clear blue waters or go on a boat trip to one of the nearby islands. The town really has something for everyone.

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Private Bodrum Town and Castle Tour

10 Private Etrim Village Tour

GET TO SEE THE 'MAGIC' CARPETS

Etrim Village is one of the important places to visit in Bodrum, where you can witness the traditional Turkish life and culture. On this excursion you see the unique motifs that have been developed in the art of carpet making. Engin Basol, the owner of Etrim Carpets, will show how each carpet reflects the maker's life, sorrows and joys and that each colour is related to a particular memory of theirs.

The carpets are entirely made by the women of the village, making this a very special experience. While at Etrim Carpets you can also try the weaving experience using their traditional methods. It's hard to tear yourself away from the beautiful sandy beaches and the clear blue waters of the Aegean while staying in Bodrum, but this visit to the carpet factory at Etrim makes a great day out.

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Private Etrim Village Tour

11 Private Full Day Istanbul Tour

See All The Famous Sights

Start your exploration with a stroll through the famed Hippodrome Square which was once the sporting and social centre of Constantinople. Then visit the Blue Mosque, probably one of the most famous masterpieces of Ottoman religious architecture. Carry on to the Basilica of Saint Sophia, one of the largest Christian shrines ever built It is adorned with rich mosaic murals, colossal columns and is a true world heritage site.

You then visit Topkapi Palace Museum, the complex that functioned as Imperial offices and the residence of the Ottoman sultans. Today in the rooms of this palace there are exhibits of the imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and Holy Relics including the Sword of King David, the staff of Moses, the Turban of Joseph, and relics of St. John the Baptist. Last stop on the tour is the Grand Bazaar, the biggest oriental market in the world.

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Private Full Day Istanbul Tour

12 Private Half Day Street Food Walking Tour

Enjoy The Food Then Walk It Off

On this tour you see lots of famous sights in Istanbul while giving your taste buds a special treat. You walk around this stunning, hilly city for around four and a half hours with a fun guide stopping at a variety of street food stalls and bazaars where yoiu can taste lots of local dishes and discover what makes the local cuisine so special..

You take a stroll through the historic and colourful Kadikoy Market, have fascinating conversations with some of the local fishermen on the Galata Bridge, eat some of the best baklava this side of the Bosphorus and then walk it all off by strolling the streets as your guide shares evocative historical stories about this truly amazing metropolis.

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Private Half Day Street Food Walking Tour

13 Private Half Day Topkapi Palace and Spice Market

Turkish Delights In The Market

First visit the stunning Topkapi Palace, a great walled complex hugging the shores of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn, which was once the home of the Ottoman Sultans. A series of courtyards connect various buildings which now house an astonishing collection of Chinese porcelain, and treasures including the Topkapi dagger and the celebrated Topkapi Diamond. Then end the tour with a visit to the famous Spice Market.

The lovely small shops continue to sell spices as well as dried fruits, nuts and seeds but today some of them sell jewellery and high end items. One highlight of your market tour is a visit to Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir’s shop – the inventor of Turkish delight. From the time of its founding during the Ottoman Empire, the name Haci Bekir has become a legend in Ottoman and Turkish confectionery and a leading symbol of this art.

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Private Half Day Topkapi Palace and Spice Market

14 Private Half Day Wonders of Istanbul Walking Tour

The Beautiful and Exotic

In the Old City you visit the Byzantine Hippodrome. It had a capacity for 100,000 spectators, while the horse racing and chariot racing here was an amazing spectacle. Admire the Kaiser’s German fountain, the bronze Serpent Column of Delphi and the Egyptian Obelisk before visiting the Blue Mosque. This famous building is the most beautiful mosque in the city and was built on the orders of 20 year old Sultan Ahmed I, whose grave lies inside.

The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God is your next magnificent destination. Hagia Sophia is a symbol of the city and a very important monument that is one of the main attractions in Istanbul. Your next and last visit is to the exotic Grand Bazaar. Turkey's largest covered market has 4,000 shops selling everything from beautiful tiles, copper and brassware to leather goods and meerschaum pipes.

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