In Istanbul you have many choices: world famous Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Ottoman Harem, Blue Mosque, etc, etc. After the museum visits you will enjoy strolling through the streets of Istanbul with no pressure no hassle, whatever you want to see and to do in your time. If you do contact me in time we can plan ahead and have time in your personalized tour to see Istanbul's infinite variety of sights and landmarks. I can suggest tours or help you plan an exclusive personal itinerary dedicated to your interests.
All tours are conducted under the license of Kultur Tourism & Travel.
Istanbu ® Troy® Pergamon ® Ephesus ® Pamukkale ® Istanbul
Istanbul ® Bodrum® Euromus ® Didyma ® Ephesus ® Istanbul
Istanbul ® Ankara® Cappadocia ® Ankara ® Istanbul
Istanbul ® Diyarbakir® Mount Nemrut ® Urfa ® Mardin ® Diyarbakir ® Istanbul
Istanbu ® Van ® Dogubayazit® Mount Ararat® Erzurum ® Istanbul
Istanbu ® Ankara ® Alacahoyuk ® Bogazkoy (Hattusas) ® Ankara ® Istanbul
® Visit Ephesus and other sites en route and nearby
® Plan a trip to Bodrum and surrounds
® Travel to Cappadocia and see the wonders of nature
® Mt Nemrut, see the 8th wonder of the ancient world and enjoy stunning views
® Mt Ararat, a sacred destination for an exciting experience.
® Journey into history, see the land of Hittites
Istanbu® Gallipoli War Memorials ® Istanbul
If extension then Troy ® Pergamon ® Ephesus® Pamukkale ® Istanbul
® Excursion to Anzac commemoration sites
T U R K E Y P R I V A T E T O U R S
individually planned for each visitor to bring this fascinating country to life
airport and hotel transfers all by your private guide
Average Temperatures
Turkey West 22 - 29 deg cent.
Turkey South 21 - 29
Turkey East 15 - 27
Turkey S/east 28 - 35
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Qualified at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and licensed by The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Turkey. License no: 34-001300
A degree holder in history.
I am Ram, a very warm welcome from me. I give private tours in Istanbul and also Turkey in general to all destinations. Over the past twenty years, as a professional licensed guide, I have given countless tours to my clients, mainly from the States and Europe. I personally handle all my operations and act as your private guide from "meet and greet" to your departure. That means I do not let you to the care of someone else. I aim to help your visit be as interesting and unique as possible.
I S T A N B U L D A I L Y T O U R
sample itinerary
This is just a sample itinerary. If wished customized
itineraries can be prepared to suit your time and interests.
At 8:30 we start the day from your hotel and visit the places in the order as numbered, unless wished otherwise.
1. Roman Hippodrome, the political and recreational heart of the Roman and Byzantine Constantinople.
2. Blue Mosque the most beautiful mosques in the city, adorned with six minarets and graceful interior tiles. You are advised to visit the Blue Mosque first then the Hippodrome because the mosque gets very crowded with the cruise ships groups, and remember also time restrictions due to prayers hours. Be warned: dress code !
These two places will take about three quarters of your time. For the mosque entry please remember that you have to abide with the dress code rules. Next on the list we have the two most important museums of Istanbul, namely Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace .
3. Hagia Sophia, the greatest achievement of the East Roman architects. With Hagia Sophia they changed the dimensions and the style of the Roman Architecture. The monument remained unrivalled for almost 1000 years. You are advised to start with the upper gallery first.
Be informed: closed on Mondays !
If you wish we sit for refreshments at a lovely Ottoman styled cafe before the next visit.
4. Underground Cistern , another master piece of the East Romans. Be informed: open 7 days a week
At about 1: 30 we sit for lunch at one of the authentic restaurants in the area.
5. Topkapi Palace, residential and administrative palace of the Ottoman Dynasty for almost 400 years. After the mid 19th C the dynasty moved to Dolmabahce Palace, one of the newly built waterfront palaces which housed the imperial family and its administrative offices. Be informed: closed on Tuesdays !
After Topkapi Palace we will have completed museums part of our tour.
6. Grand Bazaar, next is the leisurely city walking and shopping. We may visit the ever popular Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays). City walking may be extended to cover the Spice Market or another interesting highlight in the city. After absorbing so much you may need the peace and tranquility of an authentic water-pipe cafe (nargile place) where you will find some living traces of the Ottoman social life.
Following options are available for those who have extra days in Istanbul
Bosphorus, this should be one of the musts of Istanbul visits. Sailing along the Bosphorus, viewing 19th C palaces and Ottoman-Victorian villages is well worth.
Dolmabahce Palace one of the most elegant palaces of Europe. Be warned: closed on Mondays and Thursdays !
Also you need to make reservations in advance.
Suleymaniye mosque, larger and more impressive than the Blue Mosque. Be warned: Closed to visitors due to restoration works.
Princess Islands, resort islands off the coast of Istanbul in the sea of Marmara. These islands are only one hour boat trip away from the city. They are characterized by Victorian-era houses and are free of motor vehicles. So walking, cycling, or taking a horse-driven carriage tours are among the popular activities.
Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum, a treasure-house of 1000 years of fine art. Located facing the Blue Mosque on the Hippodrome side.
Seven Towers, a group of medieval towers integrated with the Theodosian walls, used as prison in imperial times.
Beyoglu, all time popular district of Istanbul. It still reflects the romance of 19th-century Istanbul.
Rumeli Fortress, a massive fortification commanding waters of the Bosphorus, built in 1452 before the conquest.
Be warned: closed on Wednesdays ! opening hrs. 09:30-16:30
Camlica Hill, where you can have an excellent panoramic view of the whole city.
Pierre Loti Hill, a popular site where Pierre Loti often visited, a very good view of the city
Istanbul archeology museum One of the best archeological museums in the world, award-winning museum, Council of Europe Museum Award in 1993
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