FD-1  Highlights of Istanbul
€ 60.00 per person
Hippodromme, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
Full Day Excursion including Lunch - June 02, June 03, June 04

This morning, we drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great.

We then see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world.

Our tour continues with the visit of Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th C. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth a visit.

We have our lunch at a local restaurant and then continue the day with the tour of Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous world treasury, calligraphy, Sultan's costumes and the Holy relics of Prophet Muhammed.

Finish the day at the Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located.

FD-2  Bosphorus Cruise & Asian Istanbul
€ 60.00 per person
Spice Bazaar, Boat Trip, Asian Side, Camlica Hill, Beylerbeyi Palace
Full Day Excursion including Lunch - June 03, June 05

We drive to the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight.

We then walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. You can admire magnificent views of the Bosphorus where numerous palaces, mansions are located as well as the Rumeli Fortress. This was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul.We land on the European side about half way up the Bosphorus and drive to the restaurant for lunch.

We drive across the Bosphorus over the Bosphorus Bridge to Beylerbeyi Palace. Built around 1860s, this was the summer residence of the Imperial family. After the tour we drive up to Camlica Hill from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul.

Our return journey takes us over the Bosphorus Bridge.

FD-4  Troy & Anzacs
€ 150.00 per person
Thracian Turkey, Gallipoli, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Dardanelles, Troy
Full day Excursion including Lunch and Dinner - June 04

We start the day very early in the morning and drive through the European Turkey to Gallipoli.

Upon arrival, we visit the War Memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, Turkish and Anzac soldiers fought during the WW1 in 1915. Among the places we will visit are Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and the small local museum with finds from the battlefields displayed.

Cross the Dardanelles to the Asian side and drive to Troy, the legendary site of Homer where one of the most famous battles of history took place. Lunch during the tour.

Return to Istanbul later in the afternoon with a stop for dinner.

Please note 6 participants min. are required to operate this excursion and it is a very long day

HD-1  Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Hippodromme
€ 30.00 per person
Hippodromme, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia
Half Day Morning Excursion - June 02, June 03, June 04

This morning, we drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great.

We then see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world.

Our tour continues with the visit of Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th C. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth a visit.

HD-2  Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar
€ 30.00 per person
Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
Half Day Afternoon Excursion - June 02, June 03, June 04

Tour of Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous world treasury, calligraphy, Sultan's costumes and the Holy relics of Prophet Muhammed.

Finish the day at the Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located.

HD-3  Bosphorus Cruise
€ 30.00 per person
Spice Bazaar, Boat Trip
Half Day Morning Excursion - June 03, June 05

We drive to the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight.

We then walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. You can admire magnificent views of the Bosphorus where numerous palaces, mansions are located as well as the Rumeli Fortress. This was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul.We land on the European side about half way up the Bosphorus and drive back to the city center.