Meeting in front of Starbucks near The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square. First taste is ‘’Wet Burger’’.
Visit Hacıbekir Sweet Shop, confiseur since 1777, to taste the best Lokum (Turkish Delight) and colourful “Bonbon Turc”.
Experiencing different sidewalk tastes, wander through Flower Passage and Nevizade Street.
Explore the uncharted side-streets of Pera, cultural heart of İstanbul.
Tasting kebap wraps at Dürümzade famed by Anthony Bourdain.
Hazzapoulo Passage for Turkish Coffee and watch “coffee fortune telling”.
Visit a typical Meyhane (Turkish Tavern) to enjoy the Turkish Meze and Turkish Rakı.
Hope to meet at another walk…
This Full-day Guided Tour From Kusadasi Takes You To Explore What Is Unquestionably One Of The Most Significant Sites Of Antiquity.
The Largest Open-air Museum In Turkey, Ephesus Contains More Than 30 Buildings And Structures Linked Together By Streets That Still Have The Marks Of Ancient Chariot Wheels.
Your Guide Will Show You The Breathtaking Great Theatre, Where St. Paul Preached Against The Pagans And Gladiators Once Engaged In Battle.
Walk Along Marble Street To The Library Of Celsus - The Facade Of Which Has Been Remarkably Restored And Is Probably The Most Photographed Exhibit In Ephesus. You Will Also Visit The Temple Of Hadrian, Roman Baths, And Many Other Remarkable Ruins.
After Ephesus We Take A Short But Scenic Journey to The Church Of The Virgin Mary .
According To Christian Tradition, Mary Was Brought To Ephesus By The Apostle John After The Resurrection Of Christ And Lived Her Final Days Here. This Church Was Erected On The Foundation Of That House, And Its Authenticity Has Been Confirmed By Pope Paul VI And Pope John Paul II. Many Visitors Describe This As An Uplifting Or Spiritual Experience.
Finally We End The Day At The Site Of The Temple Of Artemis, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. Today There Are Only A Series Of Columns And Scattered Ruins Of This Marvelous Hellenistic Construction, Though The Grandeur Of This Colossal Structure Once Exceeded That Of The Parthenon.
After The tour We Escort You Back To The Port.
This 1 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. This is a full day tour starting and ending in Istanbul. It visits ancient Troy of Helen and Paris fame and scene of Homer's 'The Iliad', the battle of Troy and the Trojan Horse'.
Departing along the scenic coastline of the Sea of Marmara, we journey back in time with a visit to the ancient city of Troy — legendary home of the famous Trojan Horse and the timeless tale of Helen of Sparta and Paris of Troy.
Known world over for its dramatic landscape shaped largely by volcanic rock into towers valleys and caves over time, Cappadocia is among the most visited places in Turkey.
This is the best two-day tour of Cappadocia designed for first-time visitors. The top highlights of this incredibly beautiful region include Goreme Open Air Museum, Derinkuyu/Ozkonak Underground City, Urgup Village, Esentepe Panorama, Pigeon Valley, Avanos Village, Fairy Chimneys, Devrent Valley and Rose Valley and much more.
We promise you that the two-day you spend exploring Cappadocia in this group tour will be filled with exciting discoveries and awe-inspiring vistas. Come join us in this adventure.
We will start the day with Spice Bazaar our guide explain the miracle of the herbs and we can taste delicious Turkish delights here. We depart from Spice Bazaar to have a sightseeing tour of the Golden Horn. Then we will join the cruise on Bosphorus by public boat in 90 Minutes. From the awe-inspiring Dolmabahce Palace to the ancient Walls of Constantine and onto the Topkapi Palace, experience the best views the city has to offer while enjoying a wonderfull cruise along the Bosphorus. A journey along the Bosphorus with Cruise will give you a unique insight into the great city’s history.
We will cross from Beşiktaş to Üsküdar by boat and have lunch here in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we visit Üsküdar district. We will start our program with Şemsi Pasha Mosque from 16th century, designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Şemsi Pasha. Continue to explore Üsküdar with Yeni Valide Mosque from 18th century. And the last mosque we see here is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, dedicated to the daughter of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. Before crossing back to European side by boat, we visit local Fish Market. And finally, last stop of the day is Dolmabahçe Palace. We will visit this marvellous palace building which is built in last period of Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Vine leaves drizzled in honey and stuffed with fresh cheese, flaky pastries, oven-fired flatbreads, and meats grilled with fragrant spices—Turkey is a food lover's paradise. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes during a hands-on cooking class at the Deraliye Restaurant followed by lunch or dinner.
After you're picked up from your hotel, head to the Deraliye Ottoman Restaurant, the venue for your cooking class. Meet your instructor—a professional chef—and head into the kitchen to start your class. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a master chef, this class introduces you to traditional Turkish ingredients and cooking techniques so you can recreate the delicious cuisine of Istanbul at home.
Spend about 2 hours working together in the kitchen to prepare a gourmet meal using fragrant herbs and spices along with regional produce. Once you're done, head into the dining room and gather around a table to share you meal, chatting about each dish and sipping wine as you savor the fruits of your labor.
Meeting in front of famous Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop at Karaköy, one of the oldest districts of İstanbul.
Traditional breakfast amongst the variety of authentic eatery shops.
Ferry to Kadıköy, ancient Chalcedon, where Ecumenical Council met (451 AD) to bring an end to the ecclesiastical chaos.
This will not be only a culinary walk but as well a stroll through the city’s Asian Side to discover
its local culture.
Visit different shops at Kadıköy. Fish Market and meeting new tastes of Turkish Cuisine. Typical delicatessen, muhallebi or baklava.
Main course at the famous Çiya Restaurant with special tastes.
Gossips of the day at a typical Turkish Coffee House. Ferry to Karaköy.
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This tour of Greece will guide you through the famous highlights of Athens mixed with the natural and exotic beauty of the Greek Islands! Begin your journey in Athens, the extraordinary capital, home to the world-famous Acropolis. Board the cruise to Mykonos, one of the most breathtaking islands in Greece famous for its white-sand beaches, vibrant nightlife, and tasty Mediterranean cuisine. From there you will travel to Kusadasi, a beach resort town in Türkiye and the perfect place for shopping, entertainment, and fun! Discover Patmos, best known as the island where the Book of Revelation was written by John the Elder. Your next stop will be in Heraklion, where you will explore the Palace of Knossos, a fascinating open-air museum which this city is famous for. Continue your cruise to Santorini, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Greece. This gorgeous island is home to extraordinary breaches and magnificent sunsets that will take your breath away. Lose yourself in the vast and varied landscapes of Greece mixed with abundant treasures from ancient civilizations as you travel to Athens where you will end your tour of Greece!
Cruise
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
An enchanted evening cruise starts while you sip your welcome drink and enjoy the marvelous scenery as the sun sets on the Bosphorus. Chance to view and photograph the precious relics of three world dominating Empires: Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman.
The royal Dolmabahçe Palace, the late residence of the Ottoman Sultans; Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges connecting the two continents Asia and Europe; Rumeli Fortress, the historical armament built by the Conqueror Sultan, marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman style besides modern residentials. These are all things you will see on this tour.
In short, explore Istanbul from the sea, on Bosphorus, a unique link between East and West, Past and Present. Do all this, while enjoying a welcome drink and perhaps a wonderful sunset, if the weather permits.
Discover secrets of ancient Greece on this private, one-day Ephesus tour, available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Isabey Mosque from the Seljuks period, and the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!
In the morning, our transfer car will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Istanbul airport. Take a domestic flight to Izmir which is the third biggest city in Turkey. From here, our tour car will pick you and take you on the tour in Ephesus. Lunch is included in a traditional local restaurant.
Early morning drive to Gallipoli, famous battlefield, Anzac Cove, War Cemeteries (Beach Cemetery, Quinn’ s Post, The Nek) and the Anzac Memorials (Lone Pine - Australian Memorial, Conk Bayırı - New Zealand Memorial, Hellespont - English Memorial) of the naval battle (18 March 1915) during the World War I.
Ferry across Dardanelles. We’ll see the maquette Trojan Horse used in the famous movie “Troy” before lunch at Çanakkale. Visit to the ancient city of Troy, famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta and Paris, the Trojan Prince.
Dinner on the way and late evening return to İstanbul.
TROY, LIKE MANY OTHER HISTORICAL TREASURES, IS IN TÜRKİYE
Top highlights of Istanbul in 4 hours is a half-day tour that takes you to the main tourist attractions in Istanbul. This tour includes visit to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and the worlds-famous Grand Bazaar. Accompanied by a professional guide, you can experience the historical center of Istanbul, learn about the city and explore Sultanahmet neighborhood. Get skip-the-queue access to famous tourist destinations like Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, and more. We also offer pick up from centrally located hotels.
This half-day tour is a great choice for those looking to explore Istanbul in a limited time.
Short on time but want to see the highlights of Istanbul? First-time visitor to this fantastic city? This unique full-day tour takes you to the best must-see attractions for any visitor to Istanbul.
Visit Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled, which today is a spectacular museum with one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the famous treasury of the Royal Family. In addition, explore the famed Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the world-famous Grand Bazaar! Not only is it historically very significant, but the bazaar will tempt even the strictest nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.
Book today and see the top sites of Istanbul in just one day.
Known for its unique rock formations (fairy chimneys) that provided refuge to persecuted Christians, Cappadocia is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Cover the highlights of Cappadocia in just two days with this private, guided tour.
Your journey starts from Istanbul, Turkey's capital, where our driver will meet you and transfer you to the airport in the city. Hop on a flight to Cappadocia and, on reaching there, drive to your hotel in the city. See the highlights of Cappadocia on the second day. Marvel at its lunar landscape and visit the Devrent Valley that is home to countless fairy chimneys. See the mushroom-shaped pinnacles of Paşabag and visit Göreme's open-air museum.
Catch a flight back to Istanbul at the end of this tour.