Shore Excursions Profile

Port of Call: Istanbul*
Istanbul/Galataport Cruise Port, Istanbul – TURKEY
*UNESCO World Heritage Site
When to Travel: All Year Round
Price / Per Person: Starting from USD 169,00* for 2 people
*Price varies by group size and tour content

Our experiences explore one of the world’s most intriguing destinations: Istanbul, Turkey. With experiential touches we tend to deliver intimate experience and the chance to get to know the locals. Our experiences are selected and curated to immerse you in the destination with highlights, alternative highlights, “off the beaten path” sights and breathtaking locations. They vary from traveler to traveler as we try to concentrate on the needs with unique and innovative experiences. Each experience is matched with ideal modes of transportation, guidance and services depending on the port of call. Imagine strolling from your cabin into a time machine of cultures enclaved on each other.

Some sample private shore excursion contents as per category…

• Classical Istanbul “Destination Highlight” category: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St.Sophia, Topkapý Palace, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 8 hours – Strenuous
• Ottoman Istanbul “Best of” category: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapý Palace, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 6,30 hours – Strenuous
• Byzantium Side of Istanbul “Best of” category: Chora Church Museum, Hippodrome, St.Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Lunch – Full Day / Apx 6,30 hours – Strenuous
• Foodie Experience “Conceptualized” category: Experience local street tastes of city life in the new and old city – Full Day / Apx 6 hours – Moderate
• Shopping in Istanbul “Shopping” category: Spice Market, Grand Bazaar and Jewellery Arts & Crafts Center – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Easy
• Elite Istanbul “Boutique” category: Deluxe Boat Trip on Bosphorus, Gourmet Tea time at Çýrađan Palace Kempinski Hotel and Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Easy
• Turkish Delight “Active” category: Belly Dancing workshop and shopping at Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 5 hours – Moderate
• Panoramic Istanbul “Less Walkers” category: Panoramic tour of Golden Horn, Roman Aquaduct, Old City Walls, photo stop at Old City for "Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and St.Sophia" and Grand Bazaar – Half Day / Apx 4 hours – Easy

Inclusive Services
• English Speaking Professional Local Guide (other major languages are available on request)
• Transportation in suitable size luxury vehicles; car or van or minivan
• All parking fees

Exclusive Services
• Meals along with select local beverages (most dietary requirements can be catered)
• All explorations and entrance fees
• Tips and gratuities

What to Bring and Wear
• SeaPass and photo ID
• Cash/credit card/s
• Camera
• Comfortable clothing and footwear

Don’t compromise your pursuit of the extraordinary and unknown be open to new ideas in a cruise traveler format. Don’t go with the flow but try to experience the difference that is boldly and cautiously offered to you by our expertise. Meet your need for genuine exploration and discovery side by side with our team of flawless leaders who will bring inspiring stories from across Turkey.

When you travel with IZE, we show you some of the most remarkable places at all ports of calls but does so in a way that’s as enriching as we can make it. Our excursions planned and continuously refined with culture, experiential travel expertise and include elements that would be next to impossible to do otherwise. We will learn and share together; we will have a lot of fun and laughter, the joy that comes from making new discoveries in the care of IZE Travel. We offer an authentic and immersive look Turkey’s natural and cultural wonders, all through the eyes of passionate, knowledgeable travel enthusiasts.

We are all looking forward to joining passions together and exploring our destination…

You may try one of the following unique experiences too...
• Alternative Highlights and Sights “Off the Beaten Path”: Museums, Mosques & Churches, Ottoman Theological Schools, Pavilions, Mansions, Kiosks and more…
• Cultural Diversities
• Underground World
• Art Nouveau
• Crossroads of the Three Monotheist Religions
• Turkish Bath “Hamam” Experience
• Neighborhoods, Villages and Towns
• Attractions
• Events & Workshops
• Culinary and Street Foods “Foodie Experience”
• Shopping Paradise
• Adventure and Nature
• Wellness
• Photography
• Tour for Less Walkers

and more…

ABOUT US

What most people are interested in is who are we? Well, we are a trio with a love for travel, simple as that. Actually, one of us is more concentrated on the technological side. But in our small universe, our core revolves around detail and service. We are curious about our geography and where we live, the wonders that we are surrounded in. Combining our passion, encouraging our curiosity and creativity, we reach out to our sole purpose which is a tailor-made travel for your off time.

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