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REGULAR SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN ISTANBUL

RE-1 Imperial Tour (Daily morning)

Price US$ 33.-

Hippodrome Square:The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts: Former palace of Ibrahim Pa�a, today a museum in which you can see the old Turkish way of life.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Hagia Sophia*: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays):In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
*Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced with St. Chora Museum.

RE-2 Ottoman Wonders Tour (Daily afternoon except Tuesdays)

Price US$ 33.-

Golden Horn: Before visits you will drive along the Golden Horn by the Roman land walls and churches of Byzantine period.
Topkap� Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
S�leymaniye Mosque: The Mosque of Sultan S�leyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.

RE-3 Classic Tour (Full day tour, except Tuesdays)	Price US$ 65.-
The combination of SE-1 & SE-2 tours including lunch. *Hippodrome Square - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - Hagia Sophia - Blue Mosque - Topkapi Palace - S�leymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar** (Closed on Sundays) *Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced with St. Chora Museum.

RE-4 Bosphorus Cruise (Daily morning except Wednesdays)

Price US$ 33.-

Egyptian Bazaar: (closed on Sundays) To breathe the air filled with the aroma of open sacks of mint, thyme, cinnamon and allspice, the Egyptian Bazaar is the place with its shops selling spices and herbs as well as a variety of goods.
Cruise on the Bosphorus: An unforgettable excursion between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the latest palaces of Ottomans, the Dolmabah�e and Beylerbeyi, as well as 19th and 20th century, beautiful wooden Kiosks, Mansions and modern villas which forms the elegant section of the city.
Sadberk Hanim Museum: The museum contains a fascinating collection of ceramics and costumes depicting life in the Ottoman days.

RE-5 Asia Tour (Daily afternoon except Mondays&Thursdays)

Price US$ 33.-

Camlica Hill : The highest point of Istanbul where you will enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul.
Beylerbeyi Palace : The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the mansions built on the shores of the Bosphorus under the influence of Western architecture in the 19th century. The rich and pompous exterior of the Palace complements the extravagantly decorated interior.
Beylerbeyi village : A typical small fishermen's village where you will have opportunity for leisure and shopping.

RE-6 Two Continents Tour (Full day tour, except Mondays&Thursdays)	Price US$ 65.-
The combination of SE-4 & SE-5 tours including lunch. Egyptian Bazaar (closed on Sundays) � Cruise on the Bosphorus - Beylerbeyi � Beylerbeyi village - Camlica Hill

RE-7 Istanbul By Night	Price US$ 70.-
After a short drive you will be taken to an exclusive night club where you will taste the joy of the famous Turkish cuisine. After "a la carte" dinner spectacular oriental show will be performed by well known belly dancers, folk groups from various regions of Anatolia and Turkish singers.

PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN ISTANBUL

SE-1 Half day tour (except Mondays)

Hippodrome Square: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts : Former palace of Ibrahim Pa�a, today a museum in which you can see the old Turkish way of life.
Blue Mosque; One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Hagia Sophia : The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Grand Bazaar : (closed on Sundays) In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

SE-2 Half day tour (except Tuesdays)

Topkap� Palace : The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
Hippodrome Square : The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Grand Bazaar : (closed on Sundays) In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

SE-3 Half day tour (except Wednesdays)

S�leymaniye Mosque : The Mosque of Sultan S�leyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.
Chora Church : This ancient church is an unsurpassed example of Byzantine frescoes and mosaics dating from the 11th and 14th centuries, that presents superb series magnificently restored and cleaned by the Byzantine Institute of America. The lives of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ are depicted in mosaics with magnificent touches of art in the chronological order of events cited in the Bible.
Egyptian Bazaar :(closed on Sundays) To breathe the air filled with the aroma of open sacks of mint, thyme, cinnamon and allspice, the Egyptian Bazaar is the place with its shops selling spices and herbs as well as a variety of goods.

SE-4 Full day tour - Bosphorus (except Monday, Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Egyptian Bazaar :(closed on Sundays)To breathe the air filled with the aroma of open sacks of mint, thyme, cinnamon and allspice, the Egyptian Bazaar is the place with its shops selling spices and herbs as well as a variety of goods.
Cruise on the Bosphorus : An unforgettable excursion between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the latest palaces of Ottomans, the Dolmabah�e and Beylerbeyi, as well as 19th and 20th century, beautiful wooden Kiosks, Mansions and modern villas which forms the elegant section of the city.
Sadberk Hanim Museum : The museum contains a fascinating collection of ceramics and costumes depicting life in the Ottoman days.
Dolmabahce Palace : The palace became the main Palace of the Empire when it was built. It is perfectly intact with its extravagant interior d�cor that was meant to surpass in magnificence any other palace in the world.

SE-5 Full day tour - Classic (except Tuesdays)

Lunch included.
Hippodrome Square - Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum - Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia* - Topkap� Palace - Grand Bazaar(closed on Sundays)
*Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced with St. Chora Museum.

SE-6 Full day tour - Where the Continents Meet (except Monday, Wednesdays & Thursdays)

S�leymaniye Mosque : The Mosque of Sultan S�leyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.
Chora Church ; This ancient church is an unsurpassed example of Byzantine frescoes and mosaics dating from the 11th and 14th centuries, that presents superb series magnificently restored and cleaned by the Byzantine Institute of America. The lives of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ are depicted in mosaics with magnificent touches of art in the chronological order of events cited in the Bible.
Camlica Hill : The highest point of Istanbul where you will enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul.
Beylerbeyi Palace : The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the mansions built on the shores of the Bosphorus under the influence of Western architecture in the 19th century. The rich and pompous exterior of the Palace complements the extravagantly decorated interior.
Beylerbeyi village : A typical small fishermen's village where you will have opportunity for leisure and shopping.

Private Half Day Tour Rates

No of pax:	1	2	3-4	5-7	8+

SE-1	125	70	50	35	30

SE-2	125	70	50	35	30

SE-3	125	70	50	35	30

Private Full Day Tour Rates

No of pax:	1	2	3-4	5-7	8+

SE-4	240	145	130	115	90

SE-5	220	125	90	70	60

SE-6	220	130	100	80	70

SE-7	240 (per person)

The rates are valid from 01 January 2001 to 31 December 2001
The rates are in USD, net per person and inclusive of V.A.T. % 18 )
All the tour rates include transportation by A/C vehicles, professional guide assistance, museum entrance fees.
Full day tour rates include lunch.


Transfer will be done with private air-conditioned vehicle together with English speaking guide assistance. Transfer rates are in US$, net per person and inclusive of V.A.T. ( % 18 )