AS/1 - Byzantine / Ottoman Marvels: (Half day)

St. Sophia - One of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Hippodrome - Center of sporting (chariots races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city.

Blue Mosque - Facing St. Sophia famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts - Display of art collection from different civilizations of Anatolia.

Grand Bazaar - Most attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherware.

AS/2 - Byzantine / Ottoman Wonders: (Half day)

Topkapi Palace - Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section.

Suleymaniye Mosque - Masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th century.

Basilica Cistern - Many underground cisterns were built during the Byzantine Empire, the largest and the most ornate cistern, in its construction, columns and capitals of earlier temples were used and this provides a very decorative appearance.

AS/3 - The Golden Horn: (Half day)

St. Saviour in Chora - (Kariye Museum) Originaly formed the center of a Byzantine Monastery complex. Only the church section which was dedicated to Jesus Christ the Saviour, has survived.

Eyup Mosque - Burial place of Eyup Ensari, standard bearer to the Prophet Muhammed, who is said to have died during the first Arab siege of Constantinople in the 7th century.

Pierre Loti - A teahouse, probably actually patronized by the author, from the terrace of which one gets a good view of the Golden Horn.

Grand Bazaar - Most attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherware.

AS/4 - Bosphorus by boat: (Half day)

Bosphorus by boat - Cruise the waterway separating the two continents of Asia and Europe, with possibility to take of pictures marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residences and luxurious apartment buildings.

Rumeli Fortress - Historical armament built by the conquerer Fatih Sultan Mehmet to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

AS/5 - Dolmabahce & Asia: (Half day)

Dolmabahce Palace - The last residence of the Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 salons. Famous for it's great collection of European antiques, furniture and 4.5 tons of chandeliers.

Camlica Hill - Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

Beylerbeyi Palace - A small village by the Bosphorus called Beylerbeyi where we visit, the 19th century summer palace of the late sultans.

AS/6 - Byzantine Ottoman: (Full day)

Combination of tour AS/1 and AS/2 incl. Lunch.

AS/7 - Wonders and Golden Horn: (Full day)

Combination of tour AS/2 and AS/3 incl. Lunch.

AS/8 - Bosphorus and Asia: (Full day)

Combination of tour AS/4 and AS/5 incl. Lunch.

AS/9 - The Princes' Island: (Full day)

Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes Islands with a stop at Buyukada, the popular resort with sandy beach and pinewood scenery. Once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes, we will tour the island by horse drawn carriages. Lunch.

AS/10 - Istanbul by night

Drive through illuminated Istanbul and tour the Bosphorus coastline. Dinner at a first class restaurant with half bottle of wine or a soft drink. Watching a floorshow of famous belly dancers, typical Anatolian folklore and Turkish singers.

Note: Tours from Istanbul to Bursa, Ephesus and Cappadocia also offered via private car or regular sightseeing tour bus. Tour details and rates on request.