Discover Istanbul at your own pace with our bespoke car hire packages. We can offer you an extensive range of services including buses, mini-buses and cars together with the services of one of our professional drivers. All our drivers are highly qualified and experienced and offer an excellent service to all our customers. Choose our services and enjoy everything that this beautiful city has to offer.
Go to the parts of Istanbul that few visitors get the chance to see. Our private guide service allows you to explore not just the main sights and attractions but all the hidden corners and secret favorites known only to the locals. The knowledgeable guides will give you the lowdown on the history, the culture, the architecture, the legends and much, much more
Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or how to brew the perfect Turkish coffee, our official guide has you covered! We are ready to take you around Istanbul or all of Turkey, for one day or the duration of your trip.
Our official guides are just that locals who care deeply about making your trip to our beautiful country an experience you will remember for a lifetime.
Delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of Istanbul: no other city on earth straddles two continents -Europe and Asia- and has been home to three great empires (Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman). In a city like this, it's important to have a local friend who can help you to navigate, all the while ensuring you the most personal experience possible.
Our official guides will fascinate you with the story of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, will wander with you (and help you bargain!) in grand bazaars and spice markets, and host you in our favorite restaurants off the tourist track. If your interest is modern Turkish culture and politics, discovering the very best Turkish kebabs, or anything in between, we'll tailor-make a trip just for you. With our official guide, you'll get knowledgeable, experienced, and very friendly guides, all at an affordable rate.
Süleymaniye Mosque is the largest imperial mosque and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. Built on the order of Süleyman The Magnificient by the Court Architect Sinan. The mosque crowns Istanbul on a hilltop dominating Golden Horn. In the garden, there are two mausoleums: Tomb of Sultan Süleyman I and his wife Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana). Outside the walls is the Tomb of Master Architect Sinan. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet (the visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer).
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is housed in the former palace of Ibrahim Pasa, the grand vizier to Süleyman the Magnificient. Before being converted into a museum, palace served as a prison, a home for foreign ambassadors, a clothing factory, and barracks. Today, the museum contains beatifully displayed examples; illuminated Qurans and Turkish carpets collection which is rated as one of the best in the world, and attracts serious carpet enthusiasts. Historical Ottoman Mansion presenting a rich collection of Turkish Carpets.
Afternoon visit to Yildiz Palace overlooking the Bosphorus which became the fourth administration center of the empire following the Old Palace, Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace. You will enjoy the georgeous colors of the flowers of the Yildiz Palace Gardens and will have the chance to experience a marveleous view of the Bosphorus through the peaceful green of this public site. Freetime for a tea break at the Sale Kiosk, former Sultan’s residence from the Ottoman Period.
La mejor manera de contemplar el Bósforo y toda su belleza es con un paseo en barco. El Bósforo es un estrecho que conecta el mar Negro y el Mármara y divide Estambul en dos continentes. Te aseguramos que siempre recordarás esta experiencia única, entre dos continentes así que ¡no te olvides de traer tu cámara de fotos!
El tour empieza en tu hotel, desde donde te llevaremos al barco en uno de nuestros autobuses sin humo y con aire acondicionado.
Un miembro del equipo te dará la bienvenida con una variedad de delicias turcas y te acompañará a tu mesa.
Una vez sentado en tu mesa, te traerán los aperitivos y será el punto de inicio de una noche inolvidable. Saborea un delicioso plato principal de lubina, albóndigas o pollo a la parilla - ¡elige el que más te apetezca!
Destacamos
• Cena entre dos continentes
• Disfruta de las actuaciones de un grupo folclórico turco de diferentes regiones de Turquía
• Baila con la música de disyóqueis de talla internacional
• Disfruta de barra libre de bebidas locales y alcohol
• Prueba el tradicional baklava y el café turco
• Naz Eyleme: una representación musical de canciones tradicionales
• Danza del vientre
• Ceremonia de henna: último ritual de la novia antes de la boda
Menú cena
Meze turco (aperitivo turco)
Ensalada fresca de temporada
Plato principal (elección entre pescado a la parrilla, filete de pollo o albóndigas)
Postre (fruta o dulce)
Café turco
Idiomas
Inglés
Explore the most awe-inspiring areas of Istanbul, one of the single most beautiful cities in both Europe and the Middle East – for it is the city that bridges these two contrasting continents. Start by becoming acquainted with your knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you throughout the duration of this exciting tour and tell you all about the interesting history and fun facts behind every Istanbul landmark you come across. Your first destination is the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where your senses will discover pleasures unbeknownst to them until that moment. Admire the staggering abundance and variety of not only spices, but also fruits, vegetables and flowers that line the exotic stores.
Afterwards, join a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus, the magnificent river that splits Istanbul into a Western and a Middle Eastern half. Contemplate the breath-taking marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of beautiful Ottoman architecture. These elegant old buildings stand in stark contrast with the more modern residential luxury apartments erected alongside them, so that Istanbul’s wealthy can relax while enjoying the views of the shimmering waterway.
Then, it is time see from the outside Rumeli Fortress, a historical armament erected to keep a watchful eye over the appreciated river, a hub of international commerce back in the day. This fortress is a grand example of military architecture and it can be seen from the sea during the tour. This trip will make you fall in love with this bewildering, multicultural city while you discover its more historical side.
Discover two fascinating sides of Istanbul with a cruise along the Bosphorous and a bus trip exploring the roots of the city. Immerse yourself in a rich, vibrant history and landscape while exploring this wondrous cultural landscape.
Make your way to the shores of the Bosporus, board a boat, and head out into the waters. Cruising along the shoreline, gaze at the views of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace and the simplicity of the solitary Leanders Tower. Remark at the expansive suspension bridges connecting the city, the grandeur of the Rumeli Fortress, and the many fine seaside mansions. Afterwards, climb Pierre Loti Hill by cable car and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of the city below, before boarding a bus and heading into the streets. The northern bank of the Golden Horn, dive into a dynamic immigrant district with a long-standing history. Settled long ago by Byzantine Jews and Italian traders, drive through history in Balat, viewing the extravagance of the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian. Visit the stately Jewish Hospital and the picturesque facade of the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate. See the long Byzantine City Walls, the strongest fortification of the middle age.
An opportunity to experience two unique sides of this captivating city on the sea, be drawn into the allure of Istanbul from the amazing scenery along the water's edge of the Bosporus, by ground through Balat, and from the soaring heights of the cable car.
Sapanca Lake is known to be one of the weekend gateways near the busy city of Istanbul. Escape the hustle and bustle of the Istanbul city for Sapanca tour to the Sapanca Lake.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Admire the beauty and fresh waters of the Sapanca Lake followed by a visit to the biggest zoo in Insanbul: Darica zoo.
*Drive up to the picturesque Masukiye village and entice your taste buds with local cuisine.
*Hike your way half way up the Kartepe mountain
Visit the Darica Zoo and see a variety of animals there. Afterwards, we will drive to the Masukiye village followed by climbing half of the height of Kartepe Mountain. If we have enough time, we will stop off at Viaport shopping centre where you can buy anything you fancy before heading back to Istanbul.
Our representative will warmly greet you at 9am to pick you up for the day long adventurous journey to the Sapanca Lake. They will be with you throughout your tour in Istanbul in order to ensure that you do not miss a single thing.
Sapanca tour as the name suggests is the tour to this astoundingly beautiful lake. But, in fact, it is one of those Istanbul tours that allow the tourists to enjoy seeing more than one landmark in one tour package. This Sapanca Tour enables people to come cross the natural beauty of the lake, diversity of animals, plants, fish and birds in the biggest zoo in Istanbul, enjoy mountain climbing and relax with the lake view and much more.
This full day tour is a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city life and takes you to a couple of the islands which form the Princes’ Islands in the Marmara Sea. Heybeliada is the second largest island measuring just under 3km in length and a little over 1km in width. Once home to a thriving Greek community, amongst the architectural artefacts remaining from that time are three monasteries. Buyukada, is the largest of the islands covering over 5sq km in area. Home to a diverse community of Jews, Muslims and Christians, it is a popular destination for the wealthy who visit their mansions, particularly during the summer months. Free of traffic, the popular mode of transport on both islands is horse-drawn vehicles.
The tour begins with collection from your hotel and transfer to the pier to embark on the boat to Heybeliada. We cruise along the beautiful Marmara Sea arriving at Heybeliada. The guide will show you around the island and then we will take horse drawn carriages to Degirmenburnu Picnic Park where a barbeque will be at your disposal to cook your own lunch.
Following this, we walk to the pier admiring the beautiful scenery along the way. Once at the pier, we board the the ferry to Büyükada, arriving after 15 minutes. Free time is given here to explore the island by yourself. Then we take the boat back to Istanbul pier and arrive on the mainland and transfer back to the hotel.
Take the trip of a lifetime as you enjoy an unforgettable private cruise aboard a modern yacht along the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s main artery and lifeline to the rest of the world. You’ll get privileged views of the many sights and landmarks lining the straits. Admire the domed mosques and towering minarets of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, massive fortresses, sumptuous Ottoman palaces and picturesque hunting lodges as well as one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. Choose from a variety of modern yachts for the ultimate in relaxation elegance, luxury and comfort aboard a state of the art yacht.
After being welcomed aboard the yacht, we’ll set out into the Bosphorus, the historic waterway separating Europe from Asia. There’s so much to see that you won’t know where to look. On the European side watch out for the massive dome of Hagia Sophia, the minarets of the Blue Mosque and the conical roof of the Tower of Galata dominating the skyline of the ancient harbour of the Golden Horn. Have your camera at the ready to capture some of Istanbul’s top attractions including the sumptuous Topkapi Palace and the magnificent Rumeli Fortress and the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace.
Then after passing beneath the impressive Bosphorus Bridge, watch out for a series of splendid marble palaces together with the 19th century mansions and hunting lodges of the Ottoman elite on both sides of the water. Then as we return to the harbour, let yourself be entranced by the sheer colour and vibrancy of everyday life on the banks of this ancient waterway.
The Ancient City of Ephesus is one of the crown jewels of mankind’s greatest cultural and historical heritage.
Ephesus is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC and destroyed in 401 BC by a mob led by St. John Chrysostom); as well as being one the of the seven churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation, and the supposed site of writing of the Gospel of John.
You will take a walk in the ancient streets, as well as seeing hints of wealthy urban lifestyle at the height of Roman and Greek civilizations. You will take an early morning- flight to Izmir and then transfer to Ephesus. On the way, you will pay a pilgrimage visit to the House of Mother Mary. This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Mother Mary, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived her last days there. Her final resting place is also nearby.
You will then visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia Minor. Your tour will include the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library and the Great Theatre.
After lunch, the tour will take you to the Basilica of St.John.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport and take a return flight to Istanbul. You will be met at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transferred back to your hotel, to end your journey.
Opting for this two-day tour, you would be able to experience the cultural legacy of millennia in 48 hours, visiting the ancient Cities of Ephesus and Pergamum.
DAY 1: Istanbul, Ephesus and Izmir
Private early morning transfer to the airport. Upon your arrival at Izmir airport, your car will be ready for you for a drive to Ephesus. The tour of this Roman capital of Asia Minor includes the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library and the Great Theatre. You may opt for lunch in a local restaurant, before paying a pilgrimage visit to the House of Virgin Mary. This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Virgin Mary was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there. You will spend the night in Izmir, one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, reckoned for its unique character.
DAY 2: Izmir, Pergamum and Istanbul
After breakfast, an hour´s drive will take you to another ancient city, The Pergamum. You will once again walk through the ages, visiting the Acropolis and the Asklepion, which indeed has been an inspiration, as well as a prototype for the modern healthcare center of our day. You may opt for having lunch at a local restaurant during your tour. Your car will then take you back to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. The tour will end with a private transfer to your hotel.
Take the trip of a lifetime as you enjoy an unforgettable private cruise aboard a modern yacht along the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s main artery and lifeline to the rest of the world. You’ll get privileged views of the many sights and landmarks lining the straits. Admire the domed mosques and towering minarets of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, massive fortresses, sumptuous Ottoman palaces and picturesque hunting lodges as well as one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. Choose from a variety of modern yachts for the ultimate in relaxation elegance, luxury and comfort aboard a state of the art yacht.
After being welcomed aboard the yacht, we’ll set out into the Bosphorus, the historic waterway separating Europe from Asia. There’s so much to see that you won’t know where to look. On the European side watch out for the massive dome of Hagia Sophia, the minarets of the Blue Mosque and the conical roof of the Tower of Galata dominating the skyline of the ancient harbour of the Golden Horn.
Have your camera at the ready to capture some of Istanbul’s top attractions including the sumptuous Topkapi Palace and the magnificent Rumeli Fortress and the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace.
Then after passing beneath the impressive Bosphorus Bridge, watch out for a series of splendid marble palaces together with the 19th century mansions and hunting lodges of the Ottoman elite on both sides of the water. Then as we return to the harbour, let yourself be entranced by the sheer colour and vibrancy of everyday life on the banks of this ancient waterway.
Take the trip of a lifetime as you enjoy an unforgettable private cruise aboard a modern yacht along the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s main artery and lifeline to the rest of the world. You’ll get privileged views of the many sights and landmarks lining the straits. Admire the domed mosques and towering minarets of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, massive fortresses, sumptuous Ottoman palaces and picturesque hunting lodges as well as one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. Choose from a variety of modern yachts for the ultimate in relaxation elegance, luxury and comfort aboard a state of the art yacht.
After being welcomed aboard the yacht, we’ll set out into the Bosphorus, the historic waterway separating Europe from Asia. There’s so much to see that you won’t know where to look. On the European side watch out for the massive dome of Hagia Sophia, the minarets of the Blue Mosque and the conical roof of the Tower of Galata dominating the skyline of the ancient harbour of the Golden Horn.
Have your camera at the ready to capture some of Istanbul’s top attractions including the sumptuous Topkapi Palace and the magnificent Rumeli Fortress and the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace.
Then after passing beneath the impressive Bosphorus Bridge, watch out for a series of splendid marble palaces together with the 19th century mansions and hunting lodges of the Ottoman elite on both sides of the water. Then as we return to the harbour, let yourself be entranced by the sheer colour and vibrancy of everyday life on the banks of this ancient waterway.
Private early morning transfer to the airport. Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, your private car and guide will be ready for you for a drive to Ephesus. The tour of this Roman capital of Asia Minor includes the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library and the the Great Theatre.
You may opt for lunch in a local restaurant, before paying a pilgrimage visit to the House of Virgin Mary. This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Virgin Mary was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there. Your car will then take you back to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. The tour will end with a private transfer to your hotel.
DAY 1: ISTANBUL - KAYSERI > CAPPADOCIA
Your private vehicle will be waiting for you for an early morning transfer to the airport. Following the flight to Kayseri city, you will travel to the Cappadocia region by car. The first days visit will include the Citadel of Uchisar, Zelve Valley and Avanos, the pottery village; as well as the Goreme Open-air Museum with its churches carved out of rock and one of a kind frescoes; and the Karanlik Church, which has recently been restored and announced as one of the World’s treasures by UNESCO. You may enjoy an optional lunch in a local restaurant with a selection of local wines. An elegant dinner and a magical night’s rest at the authentic Cappadocia Lodge Hotel which will help you to absorb the day’s marvels. (Optional tours to a simple wine house or to a local folkloric performance after dinner are available).
DAY 2: CAPPADOCIA > KAYSERI - ISTANBUL
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, before leaving for the Pancarlik Valley and the Underground City of Derinkuyu. You will also see the Soganli Valley and the Cavusin Village. You may opt for another lunch, before leaving Cappadocia at noon and drive to Kayseri for the flight to Istanbul.