SIGHTSEEING TOURS

TOUR 1
ISTANBUL CLASSICS
Half Day Morning

Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Đznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

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. 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.

€ 35.- (V.A.T. included) / pax

TOUR 2
OTTOMAN RELICS
Half Day Afternoon

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. (Harem section is not included in the program and due to extra entrance fee if requested)

Rustem Pasa Mosque, designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Suleyman The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs.

€ 35.- (V.A.T. included) / pax

TOUR 3
BYZANTINE&OTTOMAN RELICS (Combination of Tours 1&2)
Full Day

Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Đznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

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.

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, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. (Harem section is not included in the program and due to extra entrance fee if requested)

Rustem Pasa Mosque, designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Suleyman The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs.

also visioned during the tour
GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LEANDER' S TOWER €70.- (V.A.T. included) / pax

TOUR 4
DOLMABAHCE PALACE & TWO CONTINENTS (Europe & Asia)
Half Day Afternoon

Dolmabahce Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m2 area composed of three sections; Selamlık allocated for state issues, Harem (Seraglio) for private life of the sultan and his family, and the Parade Hall, study and bedroom of ATATURK, founder of the Turkish Republic is also here.

Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons of chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

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

Camlıca Hill or Yeditepe, exposing a panoramic view of Đstanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

€35.- (V.A.T. included) / pax

CONTACT

Please contact DEKON Congress & Tourism for tour requests.

Miss. Yeliz  Kazancı
Registration & Accommodation Coordinator
Yıldız Posta Caddesi Akın Sitesi 1. Blok No: 6 Kat: 1 D:3
Gayrettepe, Şişli - Istanbul - TURKEY

Telephone : + 90 212 347 63 00
Fax : + 90 212 347 63 63
E-Mail : yeliz.kazanci@dekon.com.tr

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • Tour fees include transportation, guide, entrance fees and mentioned meals & drinks.
  • 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0 - 2.
  • We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure time.
  • Owing to traffic difficulties, pick-ups may delay beyond our control.
  • No smoking on our tours.
  • Cancellation is not possible in the last 24 hours. There will be no refund for any unused portion of any tour program.
  • DEKON Congress & Tourism reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel the tour without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • DEKON Congress & Tourism disclaims any responsibility and shall not pay any indemnity or reimbursement in the event that certain museums or monuments included in the program could not be visited with any reason beyond control.
  • Guests are to be promptly on time at the meet-points given by the tour guide. Tours will be proceed without waiting the delayers.

CLOSED

  • St. Sophia on Monday.
  • Dolmabahce Palace on Monday & Thursday.
  • Topkapı Palace on Tuesday.
  • All replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum;
    - Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday
    - Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday
  • All replaced with Authentic Shops,
    - Rahmi Koc Museum on Monday