GENERAL INFORMATION

PRICEs:The nett nett prices given at the “Confidential Tour Package Chart as KNTR3N01-1” from one guest up to groups.

Tour Price INCLUDEs:      -Meeting and welcoming on the time of the arrival Istanbul Airports     -arrival and return transfers from/to Istanbul Airports and the Hotel;     -three nights hotel accomodation in Istanbul     -three buffet breakfast in accomodating hotel;     -Guided full day Istanbul Historical Old City Tour.(SIC)   –Lunch belong the full day tour.      -All transfers and transportations within licensed fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vheciles.      -24h KanulaTour special care..

Tour Price EXCLUDEs:     -International air tickets.     -The meals which is not mentioned in the program itinerary.     -Personal expenses.     -Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers.     -Insurance: All types

Important Notes and Applications:

Coopareted Hotels : choosing the hotel on depend of availabilty of the requested time. Requesting dead time of the FIT(1-5 guests) is seven days before the traveling and for the groups is 10 working days(Monday to Friday).

4* The Peak Taksim;  (www.thepeakhotel.com.tr)

*The mentioned daily tours performing as shared-sic- for the number of the guests up to 5 pax.    *The guided tours’ language is English and include all entry fees belong the program. Full day tours are include lunch.

*Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays, Dolmabahce Palace closed on Mondays & Thursdays

*We have special rates for private tours if you are interested in doing your tour on private basis.

*Please contact for requests and more information.

*Are there discounts for children (0- 5 Year:Free of Charge6 - 10 Year:Charged at 60% of a full priced.)

*The hotel options we have provided may have Different pricing policies for some dates, and we have limited room numbers for each hotel. If you could please inform us about the hotel you requested, we will be happy to Check this hotel for availability and confirm you accordingly. If above listed hotels will not be available, we will book you a hotel of same standard.

WARNING AND NOTES

Tours Summary:

KNTRID3 – ISTANBUL CLASSICC (BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS) Full Day Tour

Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman empires were ruled. 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 Hippodroma. ;  Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its Blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. ;  Hagia Sophia, the Church of the divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6^th century by Emperor Justinian.  ; Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the World with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the programme)

Sultans Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The Ceramic panels are the most beatiful examples of the 16^th century with purple, red,green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

KNTRID4- BOSPHORUS CRUISE and Spice Bazzar  (Half Day Morning Tour)

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Bztcantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Driva along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or – Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22kms. Long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.

Spice Bazaar (visiting with free time)(Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

Bosphorus Cruise, taking the boat.. through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman arcitecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

KNTRID6- DOLMABAHCE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS  (From Europe to Asia Half Day Afternoon Tour)

Tour start at 14:00 at meeting point and 1st staep is Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110,00m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance t ostep from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Çamlıca Hill, famous for its beautiful sunset and the widest bird’s eye panoromic view of Istanbul from Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the highest and most appealing of the city.

Tour end about 17:00 and than distrubution to the hotel sor Taksim

KNTRID7A – BOSPHORUS CRUISE + DOLMABAHCE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS (from Europe to Asia)

Tour start at 09:00 at meeting point around Sultanahmet and than drive along Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Bztcantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Driva along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or – Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22kms. Long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.

09:30 Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

10:30 Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman arcitecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

(Visit to a leather showroom if time permits)

12:30 Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

14:15 Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110,00m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance t ostep from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

15:15 Çamlıca Hill, famouws for its beautiful sunset and the widest bird’s eye panoromic view of Istanbul from Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the highest and most appealing of the city.

Also visioned during the tour : Imperial Gardens of Royal Yıldız Palace, Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe & Asia continents *Beylerbeyi Palace from the boat.  This tour ends approximately at 17:00 and distrubuition to the hotel sor Taksim.  (The times are estimated and can change according the traffic situation)

KNTRID10 –  PRINCE’S ISLAND (Minimum 2 pax)

Prince’s Island Tour is a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Prince’s Island by boat. Stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery and wooden mansions, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.  Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaruant.

KNTRID12 -  DINNER CRUISE (Bosphorus by Night)

Watching one of the best silhouettes in the World with Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque and the Leander’s Tower will be your exceptional experience to enjoy this imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus waterway which brings the two continents Europe and Asia, face to face. UNFORGETTABLE BOSPHORUS CRUISE… DINNER… UNLIMITED LOCAL DRINKS… BELLY DANCERS… FOLKLORE SHOW...

KNTRID13 -  1001NIGHTS (Istanbul by Night)

Dinner at a first class restaurant with limited local drinks included, watching spectacular  floor show of famous belly dancers and typical Anatolian Folk Dances. Turkish singer and groups featuring popular musical instruments.