General

Istanbul Authentic Tour

Places to visit: Chora Museum, Underground Cistern and Egyptian Bazaar
Duration: 5 hours
Departure from Istanbul Port

  • This is a private tour and includes a driver and a separate English-speaking guide who will accompany you into all attractions to provide commentary.

Itinerary

When you arrive in the port of Istanbul, your private guide will be waiting to lead you to your own luxury vehicle, in which you can relax as your private shore excursion to Istanbul.

You will drive to historical peninsula with our tour transportation vehicle. Your first visit will be to Chora Museum – Kariye (Chora) Museum originaly formed the center of a Byzantine monastery complex. Only the church section, which was dedicated to Jesus Christ the Saviour, has survived.

After visited Chora you will continue to Underground Cistern – Dating from the 6th century, this underground reservoir features a roof supported by 336 – Corinthian columns. Your guide escorts you through the illuminated interior of this famous ” Underground Palace.”

Your last visit will be to Egyptian Bazaar – It was built in 1664 as a part of the Yeni Cami complex which is located next to it. The rest sell dried fruit, borek, basket work, jewelry, haberdashery, drapery and suchlike.

After all the visits, you will turn back to port of Istanbul.

Tour Prices:

Group Size

2 pax

3 pax

4 pax

5 pax

6 pax

7 pax

8 pax

Price Per Person US $

109

78

62

53

47

42

39

Group Size

9 pax

10 pax

11 pax

12 pax

13 pax

14 pax

 

Price Per Person US $

36

34

33

31

30

29

Reservation

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Inclusions:

  • Transportation by A/C vehicle,
  • English speaking professional guiding services,
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums,
  • 2 small bottled water per person
  • Parking fees for the vehicle.

Exclusions:

  • Other alcoholic and non alcaholic beverages,
  • Lunches,
  • Personel expenses,
  • Gratiuties to tour guides and drivers

Available departures

Unfortunately, no places are available on this tour at the moment

Remarks

  • If it is demand, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement. (It is charged extra $ 50 for the other languages guided.)
  • 0-6 ages are free , 6-11 ages are 50% discount.

Advantages of Private Shore Excursions
There are a number of advantages for booking a private shore excursion over a group/bus tour. Firstly, you can create and book one of our tailor-made tour or you can select from our list of high quality excursions options list on this website.

Some Great Reasons for Booking one of our Shore Excursions ;

  • You will have undivided attention of your private Tour Guide – questions answered instantly!
  • No waiting in lines for tickets – your private guide will arrange everything for you.
  • Decide when YOU want to start and conclude your tour.
  • More Time to spend interacting with local people and immersing your in the culture
  • No large groups of 30 – 40 people who have different interest – it’s your own private tour.

FAQ

How do I meet my private guide & driver?
You will be met by your private guide & driver at the exit terminal of the port at your chosen time. The guide will be holding a sign-board with your NAME & SURNAME written clearly for you to see.

Can I state the time I wish to meet my guide ?
Absolutely ! It’s your private tour so you can decide your meeting time.

Does Fez Travel share our tour services (guiding, transporting etc.) with other Cruisers or travellers ?
No. It is your private tour.

Can I change my itinerary after I have booked my private tour?
If you decide to change your itinerary prior to departure, then, yes you can change your itinerary. However, if you decide to change your itinerary on your tour date, then it will be at the discretion of our Operations Department.

Can I add another place on my itinerary on the day of the tour?
Fez Travel and your private guide will do their best to include all sites you wish to visit on the day of the tour, however this will be subject to time permitting. Your private guide will inform our Operations Department about this request and should there be an extra fee, then we will advise you of this.