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Day 1: Istanbul Private Heritage Experience
Full Day (8–9 Hours)
On Day 1, you will be welcomed with open arms by locals who may just become your lifelong friends! This tour is precisely how I recommend you spend your first day in Istanbul, the Old City has everything you were imagining when you booked your trip to Istanbul. This is what you can expect:
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Pickup by VIP luxury transportation at your hotel. During your drive, you will learn about Istanbul from your driver. Your English-speaking guide will be with you all day.
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Your choice of a famously indulgent Turkish Breakfast, or midday feast. Your guide dines with you, orders for you, and ensures you don’t miss any of the local delicacies.
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A privately-guided “skip the line” tour to the incredible and historic Hagia Sophia.
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A privately-guided tour through the Blue Mosque.
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A privately-guided tour through (our favorite) the Basilica Cistern.
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A break for a fresh juice, Turkish tea, Turkish delight, and, while you relax, a conversation and demonstration about luxury Turkish carpets.
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Drop off to your preferred dinner location, or your hotel.
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Topkapi Palace and Hammam Experience
Full Day (8–9 Hours)
Combining these two experiences into one full day is a fantastic way to experience Istanbul! This is what you can expect:
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Pickup by VIP luxury transportation at your hotel. During your drive, you will learn about Istanbul from your driver. Your English-speaking guide will be with you all day.
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Your choice of a famously indulgent Turkish Breakfast, or midday feast. Your guide dines with you, orders for you, and ensures you don’t miss any of the local delicacies.
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Privately guided, “skip the line” tour of Topkapi Palace and the Harem (this takes up to six (6) hours.)
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Chaperoned visit to one of the best historical hammams in the city, where you will relax and enjoy a traditional Turkish Bath (with upgrades for massage if you wish.)
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Chaperoned visit to any shopping establishments you wish, fully translated and safe (includes Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar.)
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Drop off at your preferred dinner location, or hotel.
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Istanbul, Asian Side/Eastern Half Experience
5-8 Hours
Istanbul is a city of two nations, and you cannot leave without exploring both sides and learning about the Bosphorous! This is what you can expect:
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Pickup by VIP luxury transportation at your hotel. During your drive, you will learn about Istanbul from your driver. Your English-speaking guide will be with you all day.
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“Food tour” - visit three different places with your guide during the day as you sightsee, enjoying delicious Turkish food.
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Walk the Galata Bridge
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Visit the Galata Tower
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Sunset cruise on the Bosphorous with refreshments included
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Chaperoned visit to any shopping establishments you wish, fully translated and safe. (includes Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar)
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Drop off at your preferred dinner location, or hotel.
Contact us for a personalized itinerary and custom quotation tailored to your group.