Duration: At your own paceOverview: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents, Europe and Asia, standing on the shores of the Bosphorus Straits. City sightseeing buses are the best way to discover the city's main attractions as you have the freedom to plan your own itinerary. With fifty five stops covering all of Istanbul's main attractions such as Archeological Museum and Suleymaniye Mosque, this tour provides the perfect introduction to the city. You can board the bus from any of the stops. On the 90 minute tour you will see the highlights of Istanbul with the best opportunities to take photographs of highlights of the city like Hagia Sofia,the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Bosphorus, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, and more. You may choose to conclude this tour at any of the stops as per your convenience.

Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from when you first board one of the buses. Buses run from 10 am to 6:30 pm with a frequency of 60 minutes. Your ticket allows you unlimited use, meaning you can hop-on and hop-off as many times as you like at any of the designated stops. Please check with us for details.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: Visit the magnificent Byzantine church of St Sophia, one of the finest architectural works in the world; continue to the 17th century Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. You will also visit the Hippodrome, the former centre of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II. Finally, visit the historic Grand Bazaar that will tempt you with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: This tour begins with a visit to Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays) including the jewellery section. It was the former imperial residence of the Great Ottomans. Today the palace is a spectacular museum with, amongst other exhibitions, one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Continue on to the Rustem Pasa Mosque, built in the 16th century by the famous architect, Sinan.

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes Overview: This tour starts at Hippodrome Square. See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II. Continue to the Blue Mosque, one of the largest of Istanbul, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Then visit St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches. After lunch continue to Topkapi Palace (including the jewellery section), the imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Now it is a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Rustem Pasa Mosque, built in 16th century by architect Sinan. The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: Your tour begins with a drive across the magnificent Bosphorus Suspension Bridge, which divides the continents of Europe and Asia. Continue to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul and take photos of the stunning panorama before you. Drive to the summer palace of the Sultans which is in a small village by the Bosphorus called Beylerbeyi. The palace is actually a mansion built in the 19th century influenced by Western architecture. Take a guided tour of its extravagantly decorated interior. End the tour with a visit to Bagdat Street, the most popular street on the Asian side of Istanbul with elegant boutiques and shopping outlets.

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes Overview: Begins with a drive across the magnificent Bosphorus Suspension Bridge, which divides the continents of Europe and Asia, to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul. From here you can take photos of the stunning panorama before you. A short drive from here is the summer palace of the Sultans which is located in a small village by the Bosphorus called Beylerbeyi. Beylerbeyi Palace is a mansion built under the influence of Western architecture in the 19th century. Take a guided tour of its extravagantly decorated interior. After lunch visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar with its mystical aromas of various spices and colorful shops selling fruit, vegetables, flowers and fish etc. Next, board your boat for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway separating the two continents of Europe and Asia. See the European style palaces of the Ottomans and the palaces of Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, in striking contrast to some of the modern villas that line the shores.

Duration: 4 hours Overview: Enjoy this panoramic Bosphorus Cruise tour with a trip to the Egyptian Bazaar. After your hotel pickup, we will cross the Golden Horn area where you can take a photo from the car or bus. You will visit the colorful Egyptian Spice Market where can haggle and buy local spices or souvenirs. Transfer to the pier to board your boat for the Bosphorus cruise during which will see the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, European and Asian side, and the Bosphorus Bridge. During this tour you may also visit a leather and carpet factory.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Overview: Your tour starts with a visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar with its mystical aromas of various spices and colorful shops. Board your boat for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway separating the two continents of Europe and Asia. Enjoy the beautiful views of the European style palaces of the Ottomans and the palaces of Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, in striking contrast to some of the modern villas that line the shores.

Duration: 3 hours Overview: Visit the remarkable Dolmabahce Palace, the recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110,000m2 area composed of three sections; Selamlik, allocated for state issues, the Harem, (Seraglio) area designated for the private life of the sultan and his family, and the Parade Hall, the study and bedroom of Ataturk. Famous for its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tonne chandelier, this palace also has 285 rooms and 46 halls! You will also cross the Bosphorus Bridge, stepping from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Also visit the best view point, Camlica Hill or Yeditepe, for a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

Duration: 14 hours Overview: Depart by ferry early in the morning for Yalova and continue by deluxe vehicle to Bursa, the former Ottoman capital. Acclaimed as Turkey's 'Emerald City', Bursa contains a rich and underrated historical legacy. We visit the Green Mosque, the Green Mausoleum and the Grand Mosque. After lunch at a very nice 'Kebap' Restaurant visit the covered Bazaar and Old Silk Market. After a short drive through the countryside surrounding Bursa, arrive at one of the oldest Turkish villages, Cumalikizik, where the oldest examples of the early Ottoman civil architecture can be seen.

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes Overview: Begin the day with a cruise on the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands, once the pleasure islands of Byzantine Princes. Visit Buyukada, the largest of the three main islands and a popular summer resort with beautifully decorated old wooden houses, pine trees and wonderful panoramic views. Take a relaxing tour through the quiet narrow streets of the island by horse-drawn carriage before stopping for lunch at a seafood restaurant. After lunch spend some time to relax or explore at your leisure.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: Take a Bosphorus Cruise, the waterway separating the two continents of Europe and Asia, and enjoy the wonder of Istanbul as you cruise along. Visit the remarkable Dolmabahce Palace, the recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110,000m2 area composed of three sections; Selamlik, allocated for state issues, the Harem (Seraglio) area, designated for the private life of the sultan and his family, and the Parade Hall, the study and bedroom of Ataturk. Famous for its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tonne chandelier, this palace also has 285 rooms and 46 halls! You will also cross the Bosphorus Bridge, stepping from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Also visit Camlica Hill or Yeditepe, for a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Lunch will be served at a Turkish Restaurant.

Duration: 14 hours Overview: Depart early in the morning for an afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and Gallipoli Museum. Return to Istanbul after the tour.

Duration: 16 hours Overview: Early pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and head for Troy. Arrive in Eceabat in time for a lunch stop.Take a ferry across the Dardanelles and drive to Troy which is famous for the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. After the tour, return to the ferry port to take a ferry across the Dardanelles. Return to Istanbul in the evening by approximately 23:00 hours.

Duration: 1 day Overview: Take an early morning flight from Istanbul to Trabzon and transfer to the city center. Around 10 am, meet with your group and guide and take the bus to the Monastery of Sumela in Trabzon. After 50 minutes arrive at the village of Altindere. Sumela Monastery, standing on the edge of a steep cliff, is a complex of churches and a Greek Monastery at an altitude of 1150 meters. The full name of the complex is Panagia Sumela or Theotokos Sumela. Founded in the year 386 AD, legend has it that two priests undertook the founding of the monastery at the site after having discovered a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave on the mountain. Overlooking the forests and streams below, the monastery is extremely popular for its aesthetic attraction as well as for its cultural and religious significance. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Duration: 3 hours Overview: Take this walking tour with a difference - led by a Ph.D. level scholar/historian as an alternative to traditional tours, pairing intellectually curious and adventurous travelers with specialists for an in-depth cultural experience. This tour focuses on three of the city's most important 16th century mosques. Designed by the Ottoman architect, Sinan, often referred to as the Turkish Michelangelo, these structures are a fantastic introduction to Islamic architecture and the rise of the Ottomans. Your walk begins with the mosque complex of Sehzade Camii dedicated to the prince Mehmet, where you'll learn about basic mosque architecture and decoration. You'll also visit a wonderful little Byzantine church converted into a mosque just behind the complex that offers a good example of the layering of history in this extremely rich and complex city. Then visit the Suleyman complex, named for the great conqueror of Istanbul, Suleyman the Great.

Duration: 3 hours 50 minutes Overview: Have dinner with a rich variety of specialities from Turkish and international cuisines, including unlimited local drinks on board a Bosphorus yacht! Be entertained by belly dancers and folk dancers while cruising through the Bosphorus waterway. View the beauty of Istanbul as it you sail by, enjoying a delicious dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Duration: 4 hours Overview: After a short drive you will be taken to an exclusive night-club where you will sample the delights of Turkish cuisine. A four course dinner including a drink will be served while a spectacular Oriental Show is performed by belly dancers and folk groups from various regions of Turkey.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Overview: Experience one of the best hammams in Istanbul. Turkish Baths or 'hammams' as they are called, are for many aspects of health, not just for external cleanliness. Before Turkey was established as a separate country, the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and nomadic people of the region had their own variations of bathing rituals. These traditions combined, created a different variation of these ancient bathing habits. In the Turkish Bath (Turkish Hammam), the bather enters the dry heat of a sweating area. Afterwards, the bather begins to perspire heavily because of a wet steam. The skin is then washed with soap and warm water and the muscles massaged. After being scoured and washed, the bather's body temperature returns to normal. Enjoy this tradition so well established in Turkey.

Duration: 1 hour Overview: Take a private and romantic cruise on the Bosphorus. With just you and your crew on board, this is an opportunity to see the precious relics of three world dominating Empires (the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman) in style and absolute comfort. Cruise past the Dolmabahce Palace, residence of the late Ottoman Sultans, sail under the famous Bosphorus Bridge, connecting the two continents of Asia and Europe. Also enjoy sights such as the historic Rumeli fortress, built by the conqueror sultan, marble palaces and ancient wooden villas in Ottoman styles. This tour also includes 1 glass of wine and assorted nuts.

Duration: 2 hours Overview: The branch of Sufic mysticism, practiced widely in contemporary Turkey, is rooted in a man called Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and is famous for its Whirling Dervish Tradition, where by rotating on the left foot and crossing over it with the right, the Dervish reaches a spinning intensity, rotating to the music that musicians play close by. Sufism is apart from the Islamic religion because of its nature as a kind of transcendental metaphysics which accepts all religions as one and is founded upon universal and unconditional forgiveness.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Overview: After being picked up from your hotel, transfer to Cukurcuma in Istanbul to enjoy a half day shopping tour. Browse the quirky boutiques of Turkey's most respected interior decorators and street-smart fashion designers. In shops housed in old Italian palazzos, rummage through 18th and 19th century curiosities, meet colorful local people, buy a richly creative variety of furnishings and fabrics, scarves, clothes, antique ceramics, mosaics, handicrafts, gold and silver jewellery and valuable gem stones. Then continue to Tahtakales cobbled streets bustling with rustic vendors selling their aromatic wares - Turkish coffee, olives and cheese, fresh fish and Caspian caviar. Return to your hotel.

Duration: 10 am to 1pm Overview: Start with a drive to the top of Mount Pagus which rises above the city center. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city and Bay of Izmir from the walls of Kadifekale, an ancient fortress built by Alexander the Great. Tour Izmir's museums of Archeology and Ethnography, then visit the city's symbol, its Ottoman Clock Tower. Finally, visit its large elaborate bazaar.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: After breakfast leave for Ephesus, visiting the shrine of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her later days. At ancient Ephesus see the spectacular ruins, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, the Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Double Church and the Stadium.

The foundation of Ephesus by colonists of Hellenic stock took place between the 16th and 11th centuries B.C. Testament to the importance that Ephesus had in the Roman world are the visits paid by illustrious figures such as Brutus, Cassius, Anthony and Cicero himself. The city grew and soon became an active commercial center, headquarters of the Roman Governor and one of the first five cities of the Roman Empire. After lunch, visit the Archaeological Museum and St. John's Basilica.

Duration: 9 hours Overview: In the morning leave Izmir behind and drive to Pamukkale, a natural site and a famous tourist attraction in south-western Turkey in Denizli Province. There's nothing quite like the unique experience of Pamukkale, known as the "Cotton Castle" because of its dazzling white, petrified lime castles and cascades and home to Turkey's famous thermal springs. It is the largest and finest example of elaborate calcium formation in the world, which dominates the landscape miles around.

The thermal spring water laden with calcareous salt, plunges down the mountain side creating this natural formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for its therapeutic powers. Bring along your swimming suit and bathe in the therapeutic pools.

Visit the Roman city of Hierapolis on top, built on solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries over this raised level plateau. The Romans built this spa city around a sacred warm-water spring. The name means "sacred city," because of the large number of temples it contained. Visit the Apollo Temple competing with Delphi, monumental Nympheum (a 4th century Basilica) and the Theatre. Then visit the best preserved Necropolis and return to Izmir.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: Pergamum is one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey. The city was a great center of culture and the capital of East Roman Empire.

On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trojan and Dionysos, the place of the monumental Altar of Zeus famous for the relief of God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium situated on terraces and the lower Agora.

After a delicious Turkish lunch, proceed to the Medical Center of the ancient world, Asklepion, dedicated to the God of Health, Asklepios. This is where the first psychological treatment originated.

Duration: 9 hours Overview: Begin the day among the Hellenic art and architecture of the ruins in Priene, an ancient Ionian city dramatically overlooking the fertile plains of the Meandre Valley. Continue to the ancient city of Miletus, formerly a prosperous commercial harbor city and the most prominent in Anatolia in its heyday. Most noteworthy among the scattered ruins are the Great Theater and Roman Baths. Proceed to the ancient city of Didyma, the setting for one of the most colossal temples in the Hellenic World, venerating the God Apollo.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: The Village is a 1 hour 10 minute drive away from Izmir and about 40 minutes from Kusadasi. Driving up the mountain to Sirince (pretty) which was once called Cirkince (ugly) to discourage foreigners from sharing its beauty! Enjoy the impressive views of vineyards and peach trees on the way.

The village is a perfect synthesis of Turk-Greek culture as the exchange of Greeks and Turks occurred after the Independence War. The typical Greek houses still keep their original exteriors but have a local layout inside. See the most beautiful ones and even discover a nicely restored Orthodox church. Pick up some handicrafts and olive oil sold in the narrow streets and try the popular Sirince wine in the little cafés. Enjoy lunch in a small charming weavers’ village and see carpet dying, spinning and weaving.

Duration: 5 hours Overview: Aquapark is the coolest hot spot in Kusadasi, featuring drenching water adventure rides for a full day of splashing fun. This is a world of unlimited fun, thrills and excitement. You and your family will enjoy the thrills and spills of this heart thumping adrenaline rush!

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: Bodrum is a charming city located on a beautiful peninsula and is a popular holiday resort. It is the premier yachting centre in Turkey. On this tour you will drive through Bodrum's main harbor street towards the windmills that stand between Bodrum and Gumbet on the hillside. Stop to take photos of the beautiful panoramic view before driving to Gumbet and there will be a quick stop by the Myndos gate before you reach the Bodrum Amphitheatre. Spend some free time in Bodrum city center.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: This half day tour of Antalya, Turkey's main holiday resort area, has so much to offer: amazing scenery, the pine clad Taurus Mountains, the sparkling clear Mediterranean Sea and the historical sites. This fantastic city with its palm tree lined boulevards and its award winning marina was founded in the 2nd century B.C. by Attalus II King of Pergamum, and has been continuously inhabited by Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. On this tour, visit the promenade through the Old City and Harbor with a stop at Dogugaraji a typical bazaar selling fruits, vegetables and spices. You will also visit the waterfalls.

Duration: 7 hours Overview: Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort, is an attractive city with palm tree lined boulevards and an award winning marina. Founded in the 2nd century B.C. by Attalus II King of Pergamum, it has been continuously inhabited by the Roman, Byzantines, Seljuks, and the Ottomans. On this tour, marvel at some of the historic attractions around the city and see Antalya from the sea. Swim at the famous Duden Waterfall. Enjoy lunch at one of the most famous restaurants in the Antalya Old Harbour.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: Learn ancient history while relaxing and sunbathing during the yacht tour to the Sunken Islands. After an early morning departure from the hotel and a short tea break in the Finike Marina, arrive at the ancient city of Myra, an important Christian center and the home of St Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus. The Church of St Nicholas, the Roman Theater and the Lycian rock tombs are the highlights of the visit to Myra. After lunch, board your boat for the voyage to the famous sunken city of Kekova, the most scenic area of the Lycian coast. This area is consists of Kekova Island, Ucagiz village and Kale village, also known as the Lycian town of Simena, where you can visit the rock tombs.

Duration: 9 hours Overview: The principal resort of the Mediterranean is the port city of Antalya with its shady, palm lined boulevards and a picturesque old quarter called Kaleici which has narrow streets and wooden houses next to the old city walls. Take a walk through Kaleici visiting the Three Arched Hadrian Gate. Continue to Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylia. Visit the Theatre noted for the marble relief work on its stage and its three sectioned memorial fountain. Then visit the city gate flanked by two lofty towers, a long colonnaded way that was once lined with shops and mosaic pavements, the Agora and buildings that once housed the Baths and Gymnasium. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Aspendos, dominating the site is the best preserved Theatre of antiquity seating 15,000. The Galleries, stage decorations and the acoustics all reflect the success of the architect. Close to the Theatre Basilica and Agora, see the remains of an aqueduct, which was one of the largest in Anatolia. End with a visit to Side, one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. It was an ancient harbor whose name meant 'pomegranate'. Side is a resort town on the southern coast of Turkey, near the villages of Manavgat and Selimiye, 75 km from Antalya.

Duration: 7 hours Overview: Experience a wonderful trip along the Turkish Coast. Board a boat from the Marina in Kemer which will take you along the Lycian coast (one of the most beautiful in Turkey) where you will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. After lunch (on board) visit Phaselis. This ancient site is one of the most charming on the Lycia coast. Wander among Roman and Byzantine ruins (a theater, tree agoras and the aqueduct). In the afternoon, continue to the Ucadalar (Three Islands). After a swimming break, return to Kemer where buses will be boarded for the trip back to the hotel.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Overview: For centuries, the Turkish hammam (bath) has been a comforting bathing ritual and cultural experience. Sultan Mehmet I built the first public hammam in Istanbul. Light and color creates a mystical harmonious atmosphere. Forget daily life outside and trade in your clothes for a traditional towel, "pestemal" and "takunya" (wooden slippers). In the bathing room, it is quite humid and the temperature is around 50 degrees Celsius. As your pores open, the massage master starts your treatment, called "kese," a scrubbing procedure exfoliating the skin, leaving it clean and smooth. Then your soapy massage begins as you completely relax. After you wash yourself with the traditional copper tins, you are led to a private room to rest where you will be served "cay", traditional Turkish tea, before leaving the hammam.

Duration: 7 hours Overview: This Jeep Safari will take you off-road, passing by the Gebiz river to visit Akcpinar Village and Ucansu Waterfall. After lunch, visit Haci Osman and Yumuklu Villages, where you will have the opportunity to take photos. Return to your hotel at around 16:00hrs.

Duration: 4 hours Overview: Depart in the morning or afternoon and visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum where numerous remnants from the Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Visit the Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded the modern Republic of Turkey (No lunch is served on this tour).

Duration: 11 hours Overview: If the name of "City of a Thousand Gods" really arouses your interest then Hattusas is the place to be. Located in one of the most rugged territories in the central Anatolian region Hattusas used to be the political and the religious capital of the Hittite Empire. Depart in the morning and drive 208 km. to Hattusas visiting Yazilikaya enroute to see the open air sanctuary where the sun light falls directly on the bas-reliefs in the morning. Lunch at a small restaurant in the town nearby and visit the capital of Hattusas with Lion's Gate, Tunnel, King's Gate, Citadel and Grand Temple. Then drive back to Ankara.

Duration: 8 hours Overview: Cappadocia is a region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevsehir Province. It is a "must see" region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage. Depart from the hotel at approx 09:30–10:00 hours and visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. These are moonlike landscapes formed by the continual erosion of the volcanic landscape by the wind and rain. They are tall, thin spires of rock that protrude from the bottom of an arid drainage basin or badland. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.

Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Open Air Museum at Goreme with its remains of 12th to 13th century rock-cut churches containing beautiful frescoes (wall paintings) and Christian settlements dating back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural rock citadel of Uchisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia.

Duration: 3 hours Overview: This is a unique experience that is worth every penny. You will have to wake up quite early that day, but it's an experience you will remember. To do a balloon trip in Cappadocia – it's just magical.

Duration: 4 hours Overview: Another "must see" in Turkey. These troglodyte cave-cities were excavated as early as Hittite times, and expanded over the centuries as various marauding armies traversed Central Anatolia. There are 36 underground cities in Cappadocia and the deepest one is Derinkuyu, while the widest is the Kaymakli . Derinkuyu is 40 km from Goreme. There are eight floors that extend to a depth of approximately 85 m. The extensive network of passages, tunnels, stepped pits and inclined corridors link family rooms and communal spaces where people would meet, work and worship. The cities were complete with wells, chimneys for air circulation, niches for oil lamps, stores, water tanks, stables and church. The city was connected with other underground cities through miles of long tunnels. The city could accommodate between 20,000 and 50,000 people.