Fully Customized Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
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6 hours (approx.)
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Moderate
Overview
You will be met at Istanbul Port by a Venture Ashore representative who will then show you to your transport to commence your private tour of the city of Istanbul.
You will start the tour at the Hippodrome Square also known as The Horse Square in the Ottoman period, this is where the chariot races took place during the Roman and Byzantine period. Just a short walk away is the Hagia Sophia built in 532 by Roman Emperor Justinian I an architectural beauty.
The Hagia Sophia which was the Greek Orthodox Christian Patriarchal cathedral, then later the Ottoman imperial mosque, is famous for its massive dome. Close by is the Blue Mosque, sometimes known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, it commands the Istanbul Skyline and is famous for its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed, it is a most impressive structure that cannot be missed!
Finally, the tour will take you to the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with more than 58 covered streets and over 1200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily - the Grand Bazaar! Opened in 1461 and very well known for the goods such as jewelry, pottery, a range of different spices and of course the many carpet shops, here you will be able to haggle the prices and shop till you drop!
Enjoy some free time as you wander around the market and shop for souvenirs before the tour guide will take you back to Istanbul Port.
You will be returned to the cruise port in plenty of time before your ships departure from port.
This is a tailor-made tour so no entrance fees are included in this tour price, you will be able to purchase the entrance tickets locally. Your own customized tailor-made tour allows the flexibility of visiting the different sites at your discretion during the tour.
What's Included
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Cruise port pick-up
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Roundtrip Transportation
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Professional English speaking tour guide
Considerations
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Food and drinks are not included
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
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Entrance fee's are not included, you can choose which sites you would like to visit and pay on the day
Special Instructions
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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Women should cover their head and shoulders with a scarf and men should wear long trousers when visiting the mosque or religious sites
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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This tour involves a lot of walking, so it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties and/or guests with walkers
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Fully Customized Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
1 Passengers (USD $ 233.00 Per Person)
USD $ 233.00
2 Passengers (USD $ 120.00 Per Person)
USD $ 240.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 82.33 Per Person)
USD $ 247.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 63.50 Per Person)
USD $ 254.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 52.40 Per Person)
USD $ 262.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 44.83 Per Person)
USD $ 269.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 39.43 Per Person)
USD $ 276.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 39.75 Per Person)
USD $ 318.00
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