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8 Days Private Tour of Pearls of Anatolia in Istanbul

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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8 days (approx.)

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Overview

This tour is designed for private groups, meaning you will have exclusive access to the tour guide and transportation for the entire duration of the tour. This allows for a more personalized experience and the ability to customize the itinerary based on your interests and preferences. This is an 8-day tour, allowing for an in-depth exploration of Istanbul and its surrounding areas. You will have ample time to discover the city's rich history, culture, and cuisine.

The tour also includes day trips to some of the most scenic and historic locations in the Anatolian region, such as Bursa, Troy, and Gallipoli. This will give you the opportunity to discover the diverse landscape and history of the region. The tour covers the city's most popular attractions, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. You will also visit lesser-known areas, such as the Asian side of Istanbul and experience local life and customs.

What's Included

Transportation from/to your address via proper, comfortable vehicle
Domestic flight tickets
Accommodation
Airport transfers
Professional tour guide experience in various languages

Personal expenses
Admission fees (approx. $40)
Lunch
Drinks and all personal expenses

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Meeting and Pickup

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Please be informed kindly that you are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance in order to confirm the excursion.If you have booked this activity less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time, please contact us immediately after booking to confirm your excursion.Please bear in mind, you will be asked to present your printed voucher and photo ID when you meet with your guide.

What To Expect

Day 1

DAY 1: ISTANBUL

5 Stops

Hippodrome

The Hippodrome had been a center for sports and entertainment in the old Constantinople, the Eastern Roman Capital, and an important center for politics since sports and politics were closely knit in these times. No wonder that the Hippodrome had been a starting point for revolts and political movements throughout history. Echoes of cries by slaves riding chariots in ferocious races and the inspirational words of intellectuals and poets that lit the flame of public movements have still been reminiscent of those with a powerful imagination.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as Blue Mosque, arouses admiration with the delicate Ottoman tiles that decorate the shrine’s walls. The floral patterns of the tiles and the well lighted, spacious internal spaces are testimonials of the eternity of the Ottoman spirit.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, a marvelous Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, marks the golden age of Justinianus. The domed construction of the sanctuary is an architectural innovation and was so richly and artistically decorated that Justinian proclaimed, "Solomon, I have outdone thee!". Humankind would have to wait for millennia before building a cathedral that would surpass the gigantic size of Hagia Sophia. Converted to a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of the city, by order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1453, as the young Sultan fulfilled a divine premonition by the Holy Prophet Mohammad himself. In 1935 the building was converted to a museum by the executive order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. Hagia Sophia, whose status was converted to a mosque in July 2020, has been taking its visitors on a journey through the multi-layered texture of history as a mosque ever since.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

The Topkapı Palace has been the Imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Its design, initially devised by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror himself and then enhanced by Architect Sinan, hides marks of the rituals and structure of Ottoman hierarchy and the running of state affairs. Home to the imperial treasury, cabinet and the site of the barracks for Janissaries, the elite of the army, every single corner of the palace mentions the splendor of the Ottomans. Apart from the priceless treasury, a distinguished collection of Chinese porcelains, holy relics, Sultan’s attires, and imperial weaponry are exhibited in different palace sections. Admission fee: 500 TRY/per person

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

The last visit will be to the Grand Covered Bazaar of Istanbul, which is not simply a complex of buildings but a real city covered by hemispheric domes with its streets. The largest, oldest, and most attractive covered bazaar in the world, where people have been trading jewelry, carpets, food, perfumes, and even gossiping for centuries! The tour also includes a short demonstration of Turkish rugs.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

DAY 2: ISTANBUL > GALLIPOLI > TROY > ASSOS

3 Stops

Day 3

DAY 3: PERGAMUM > IZMIR > KUSADASI

3 Stops

Day 4

DAY 4: KUSADASI > EPHESUS > PAMUKKALE

2 Stops

Day 5

DAY 5: PAMUKKALE > KONYA > CAPPADOCIA

2 Stops

Day 6

DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA

1 Stop

Day 7

DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA > ANKARA> ISTANBUL

1 Stop

Day 8

DAY 8: ISTANBUL

1 Stop

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8 Days Private Tour of Pearls of Anatolia in Istanbul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8 Days Private Tour of Pearls of Anatolia in Istanbul?

A:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Transportation from/to your address via proper, comfortable vehicle.
Domestic flight tickets.
Accommodation.
Airport transfers.
Professional tour guide experience in various languages.

The following is NOT included:

Personal expenses.
Admission fees (approx. $40).
Lunch.
Drinks and all personal expenses.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the 8 Days Private Tour of Pearls of Anatolia in Istanbul is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 8 Days Private Tour of Pearls of Anatolia in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Mar 2024