OVERVIEW: This popular  private guided shore excursion, 'Istanbul Custom Sightseeing Tour', is a much requested choice for cruise ship passsengers with only a short time in Istanbul. The city of Istanbul is a young vibrant metropolis yet steeped in the ancient history of being the capital of successive Grecian, Byzantine, Persian and Ottoman empires.Maybe that's why is has the title of "Cultural Capital of the World".  Perhaps you and your private group would like to see what opulent palace life was about so plan your itinerary to include the Topkapi Palace. Maybe a sail down the Bosphorus and see what is the "highway of the world", or shop til you absolutely drop in the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar, or go to the underground other-worldly Basilica Cistern, or visit the exquisite Blue Mosque or the largest building in the world for 1,000 years, the Hagia Sophia.

INCLUDED: licensed guide, dependable driver and A/C vehicle

NOT INCLUDED: entrance fees and tips (appreciated when deserved)

HIGHLIGHTS: The shore excursion is customized by you. So mix and match below and create the perfect half day in Istanbul, the “Cultural Capitol of Europe 2010”. Istanbul lets you experience the 'crossroads of art, religion, trade and thought'. Plus, it's the only city in the world that spans two continents, Europe and Asia.

FYI: Remember if you want our help/opinions we're standing by to help you put together the perfect half day adventure of Istanbul for you to remember always. If you are a photographer you should bring lots of memory chips as Istanbul is a Kodak moment every step of the way. PS. Topkapi closed Tuesdays and Blue Mosque sometimes has renovations happening.  

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