Shore Excursions Profile

Port of Call: Istanbul*

  • Galataport Cruise Port – Istanbul / Turkey

*UNESCO World Heritage Site

When to Travel:               All Year Round

*Price varies by group size and tour content

Some sample private shore excursion contents as per category…

• Classical Istanbul “Destination Highlight” category: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St.Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 8 hours – Strenuous

• Ottoman Istanbul “Best of” category: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 6,30 hours – Strenuous

• Byzantium Side of Istanbul “Best of” category: Chora Church Museum, Hippodrome, St.Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 6,30 hours – Strenuous

• Foodie Experience “Conceptualized” category: Experience local street tastes of city life in the new and old city – Full Day / Apx 6 hours – Moderate

• Shopping in Istanbul “Shopping” category: Spice Market, Grand Bazaar and Jewellery Arts & Crafts Center – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Easy

• Elite Istanbul “Boutique” category: Deluxe Boat Trip on Bosphorus, Gourmet Tea time at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel and Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Easy

• Turkish Delight “Active” category: Belly Dancing workshop and shopping at Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Moderate

• Panoramic Istanbul “Less Walkers” category: Panoramic tour of Golden Horn, Roman Aquaduct, Old City Walls, photo stop at Old City for “Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and St.Sophia” and Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 4 hours – Easy

Inclusive Services

• English Speaking Professional Local Guide (other major languages are available on request)

• Transportation in suitable size luxury vehicles; car or van or minivan

• Meals along with select local beverages (most dietary requirements can be catered)

• All explorations and entrance fees

• All parking fees

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