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Guided Private Tours of Istanbul: Explore Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & More

from $1,004

Duration

13 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

Ephesus & Pamukkale at the Same Day From Kusadasi & Selcuk Hotels

1-day tour, begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned in spectacular gold mosaics. Then, cover attractions like the ancient Basilica Cistern in the heritage district of Sultanahmet, and learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems.

2-day tour, begin with Dolmabahce Palace, which was built in the 19th century is one of the glamorous palaces in the world. Then, visit Spicy Bazaar that you can buy delightful and lovely presents.

You have Bosphorus cruise by boat and you see Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress.

Suleymaniye Mosque, was built in the 16th century by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque is the largest mosque of Istanbul.

3-day tour, covers the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city. Fener & Balat District.

Inclusions

Guide Will Meet You at Your Hotel in the Sultanahmet
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Private Tour

Exclusions

Personal Expenses
Guide Gratitude (Suggested)
Admission fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
Pick Up & Drop Off (from/to hotel, between sites)
Meal & Beverages
Admission fee to Topkapi Palace 2400 TRY

Tour Plan

Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

Pamukkale & Hierapolis
After Ephesus, we depart for Pamukkale tour. Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty. Hierapolis “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. We also visit Odeon, Roman Baths and Theatre.

Itinerary

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Sultanahmet Area

Explore Highlights of Sultanahmet area such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Learn history from your local guide and get advice about restaurants, pubs, shops, and best photoshoot points.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday can be replaced with Spice Market, Topkapi Palace is closed on every Tuesday can be replaced with alternatives, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed until 2 pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon.
Galata Tower will be visited from outside unless you would like to pay entrance fee there.
At the time of booking the tour with vehicle, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet area you will be steps away from the museums, so the vehicle will not be used as much.
Yearly Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1 – New Year April 21, 22, 23 – Ramadan Celebrations June 28, 29, 30, July 1 – Eid al-Fitr Celebrations October 29 – Republic Day
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
Admission fee to Hagia Sophia is 25 € per person.
Admission fee to Topkapi Palace is 2000 TRY per person. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Tour guide will meet you at Sultanahmet hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain.
If vehicle service is not selected your guide will pick you up at located in Sultanahmet hotels by foot.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.