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By Kayak Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is €822 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • -Not cheap, but a quality experience.
    Experience the charm of Istanbul with this exclusive 1-day tour from Izmir, combining history, culture, and stunning architecture. Explore world-renowned landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Spice Bazaar, and Grand Bazaar. Walk through the city’s historic streets, enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine, and feel the vibrant atmosphere of this timeless metropolis. With your professional guide, discover Istanbul’s highlights at a comfortable pace before returning to your hotel in Izmir.
    -Our tour includes entrance fees, return flights, Mercedes vehicle with A/C and free Wi-Fi, private professional licensed tour guide, parking fees, and all taxes and handling fees.
    -There are no sales or shopping stops during the tour. If time permits and upon your request, optional store visits can be arranged.

Activity location

  • Izmir
    • Izmir, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Izmir
    • Izmir, Turkiye

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Private 1-Day Istanbul Tour from Izmir All-inclusive

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€822.03 x 2 Adults€1,644.06
Total
Price is €1,644.06
Until Thu, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance Fees
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Private Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Inclusions
    Return private transport in Mercedes vehicles with A/C and free Wi-Fi.
  • Inclusions
    Return flights from Izmır to Istanbul(15 kg check-in and 8 kg cabin baggage limits.)
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tip to your tour guide and driver

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Izmir

  • 2h 30m
• Pick-up from your hotel in Izmir and private transfer to Adnan Menderes Airport. • Flight from Izmir to Istanbul. • Meet your guide at Istanbul Airport and transfer by private Mercedes vehicle with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi to the Old City.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
• Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia showcases a unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman artistry. Its massive dome, stunning mosaics, and historic atmosphere hold great significance in both the Christian and Islamic worlds. Converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period, later used as a museum, it now serves as a mosque again. Located in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula, it is a must-see landmark. Note: As it is no longer a museum, tour guides do not have skip-the-line access, and visitors may need to wait at security. Live guiding is not allowed inside; visitors can use audio guides on their smartphones.

Topkapi Palace

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Visit Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Discover its courtyards, imperial treasury, sacred relics, and enjoy panoramic views.

Basilica Cistern

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Descend into the magical underground world of the Basilica Cistern, built in the 6th century to supply water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. Walk among the 336 columns and marvel at the Medusa heads and mystical atmosphere.

Blue Mosque

  • 30m
• Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and thousands of blue Iznik tiles that decorate its interior. Its peaceful courtyard and impressive interior make it one of Istanbul’s most beloved landmarks.

Hippodrome

  • 20m
• Walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the centre of Byzantine social and sporting life. See landmarks like the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and the Egyptian Obelisk.

Sultanahmet District

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Lunch • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  • 30m
• Explore the Spice Bazaar, filled with aromatic herbs, teas, and Turkish delights. Time permitting, visitors may purchase local products.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h
• Conclude your tour at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops offering carpets, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, and more.

Istanbul Airport

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Transfer by private Mercedes vehicle with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi to Istanbul Airport. • Flight back to Izmir. • Meet your driver at Izmir Airport and enjoy private transfer back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Izmir
    • Izmir, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Izmir
    • Izmir, Turkiye

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