Excursion 2 days private experience package - 6 guests tour at Istanbul

Visit the main highlights of Istanbul with your exclusive guide on this two-day excursion by private vehicle.

Your private tour will involve:

DAY 1: Underground Cistern, Byzantine Hippodrome, St. Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace

DAY 2: Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Market and Grand Bazaar

Free time for lunch at your leisure will be included in the itinerary and your guide will be able to make recommendations based on your requirements.

For the detailed itinerary of the private excursion please see the description of IST-100

Points of interests

points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Underground Cistern, Byzantine Hippodrome, St. Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Market and Grand Bazaar

Note

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to the cruise start date.  Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to the number of guests specified in the tour title. The price, exclusive of meals and gratuities, is per vehicle; therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program and the cost of the tour may be split between suites. Entrance fees mentioned in the tour description are included in the selling price for the number of guests specified in the tour title. Silversea Cruises does not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle. Should your party size differ from the options available, please contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com. We suggest wearing light-weight comfortable clothing and flat walking shoes. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the mosques and ladies must cover their heads and shoes must be removed at the entrance. Visit to St. Sophia Mosque will take place to the upper gallery floor and access via ramp and few steps. Guides’ commentary will be limited inside the mosque regarding to official rules and headsets devices will be used during the visit. As guests make their way back to the exit, they will encounter 30 steps before reaching the ramp, followed by a few steps and cobblestone road just before exit. The mosque is not wheelchair accessible. This tour involves extensive walking. Meals and beverages are not included; your licensed guide will give you suggestion for lunch stop in case of need. Deviations to duration, venue admissions and additional camera or video fees will be charged to your onboard account. The order of sites visited may vary, depending on sites opening times and operational reasons.