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Private Layover Tour from Istanbul Airport & Hotels
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Take advantage of extended layover time in Istanbul on a round-trip tour of city highlights from the airport, customized to suit your interests and schedule. Zip with ease between iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, or Topkapı Palace, and benefit from historic and cultural insights provided by your professional guide.
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$159.07
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$159.07
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Private Istanbul Layover Tours & Activities
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Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports.
Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport now. You will be met and accompanied to the vehicle by a welcome host at a spesific spot / time.
Timely & Safe Logistic; Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfer from/to airport with private and spacious van. .
Fast Track Entry: Be VIP and save precious time at the museums ticket desks thanks to the accredited tour guides from Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Professional and Enthusiastic Guides: Our guides are not only a good historian but also your travel companion. Learn about culture, politics & religion through personal stories and anecdotes.
Eat like a local: Taste delicious, reasonable non-touristy local food at the eatiers where the only locals eat. Various food restrictions are welcomed
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$155.00
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$155.00
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Istanbul layover tour w. private guide
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Forget spending your long layover in the airport food court and take a private tour around Istanbul. Customize your tour to suit your schedule and interests, while your guide takes care of private transportation and making sure you get back to the airport with ample time to catch your flight. Choose to visit the city’s top attractions including the Hagia Sophia (St. Sophia Museum) and Topkapı Palace Museum or focus solely on Turkish cuisine.
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$400.00
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$400.00
per group
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Private Istanbul Layover Tour
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Most travelers spend their layovers waiting in the airport. Make the most of your time in Istanbul during this fast-paced sightseeing tour, which transfers you back to Ataturk Airport in time to catch your next flight. Settle back into a comfortable, air-conditioned van and listen to background on Istanbul’s rich history from your own private guide, while discovering the highlights of the former Ottoman capital.
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$350.00
per group
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$350.00
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Istanbul layover tour.
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If you are in Istanbul for a shortlayover why not treat to yourself %100 personalized tour.I personally come to airport to meet you and our tour start just from the airport.You will be transfered to city center with a luxuries car.I'll show you the highlights of the city such as Hagia Sophia ,Blue Mosque.Grand Bazaar,Basilica Cistern etc.Or we can make tailor made tour depending on your interests.You will be transfered to airport on time to catch your next flight
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$320.00
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$320.00
per group
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Istanbul Layover Tour from Istanbul ( New) Airport
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Get out of the airport and see Istanbul’s Old City during your layover on this tour. Meet your guide at the airport travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the center of Istanbul. Maximize your time and skip the lines at the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. You can choose to visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern, Taksim Square, and other places of interest.
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$367.09
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$367.09
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Istanbul Layover Day Tour
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You don’t have to sit in the airport all day if you have a long layover in Istanbul. With a stop of more than four hours it is possible to visit a number of the city’s must-see sights. The tour is customizable so you can change things to suit your interests and available time. You’ll also skip the lines—making sure that you don’t miss your connection!—with pre-booked tickets.
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$180.00
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$180.00
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Istanbul Layover Tours
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Forget spending hours on end in the airport food court and instead visit Istanbul’s top attractions during your layover. Tour organizers create a perfectly curated itinerary to suit your interests and time restrictions. With private transportation at your disposal from beginning to end, there’s no need to worry about making your connecting flight. Plus, you get the personal attention of a private guide.
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$305.91
per group
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$305.91
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Discover Istanbul in Two Days
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Explore Istanbul in-depth on a two-day guided tour of the city. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and learn about the city from a guide. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and more. Take a Bosphorus cruise and view the city from the water. Enjoy daily lunches of Turkish cuisine.
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$611.82
per group
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$611.82
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Whistle-Stop Istanbul: Beat The Layover Blues
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Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city – even if it is only for a few hours. Join one of our hosts in a personalised experience where they’ll enable you to see Istanbul through the eyes of a local that knows it inside out! From iconic mosques to tangles of streets and bazaars that enrich its cultural diversity- there is so much to take in and that is exactly what you will do with this totally customised experience tailored to fit your time, budget and interests. See the city's most famous attractions such an iconic art gallery of palace or explore a nearby neighbourhood and soak up the local lifestyle. Having a host by your side means you’ll skip the tourist traps and drive into what really matters. Whether you’re staying for a night, or stopping off for a shorter period of time, there is plenty to keep your entertained. Whatever your preference, make the most of your time with a host that can’t wait to show off their city.
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$127.75
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$127.75
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Taksim to Galata, Istanbul's Old European Quarter Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Experience the lively Taksim district under the knowledgeable eye of your guide. Sample locally produced lokum (Turkish Delight) in between seeing the area’s noteworthy attractions. Veer away from the hustle and bustle of Istiklal Avenue to discover the beautiful side streets and historical passages that get missed by tourists and Turks alike.
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$6.12
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$6.12
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Turkey Explorer by Private Vehicle-9 Days
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Explore highlights of Turkey with 9 days compact itinerary. Visit Istanbul; Where Asia meets to Euore and was the capital for 3 different empires, Canakkale (TROY); this UNESCO’s World Heritage site, wander through the ruins of the city that were rebuilt 9 times, visit the legendary Gallipoli, Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter and had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth, Konya; home of 13th-century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and home of fairy chimneys. Lear history about Roman, Byzantines, Ottomans, Early Christians from your expert guide, and experience the life of the locals. This is a private tour(vehicle reserved solely for your use) with a personal guide and flexible. It's always up to you to modify your itinerary according to your personal preferences. Skip-The-Line tickets provided.
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$1,975.00
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$1,975.00
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3 Days - Bursa Tour
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
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$667.00
per group
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$667.00
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3-Nights in Istanbul Two Continents Tour: East Meets West
See all of Istanbul with your private guide on a 5-day tour. Enjoy the convenience of airport pickup and drop-off and all breakfasts and lunches. In addition to the city's top attractions you and your private guide take a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus and make the intercontinental commute across the Bosphorus Bridge. After each packed day of sightseeing, you’re free to set out and find the restaurant of your choosing for dinner.
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$359.00
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$359.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Layover tours in Istanbul
Visitors with a connection in Istanbul often miss the chance to explore the city. Maximize your short time on a private tour designed for layovers. Opt to explore by public transport for an immersive experience or by private vehicle for quick and seamless transfer. Discover highlights such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia, and benefit from a flexible itinerary, customizable to suit your layover duration and interests.
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$163.16
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$163.16
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3 Days - Istanbul Tour
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account
the privacy of women and families.
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$667.00
per group
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$667.00
per group

2 Day - Bolu Tour
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
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$590.00
per group
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$590.00
per group

Layover Tour - Glimpse of Istanbul
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Don’t hang around the terminal during your extra long layover. Instead, enjoy a short private tour of Istanbul. Round trip transportation ensures that you’re comfortable and back in time for your connecting flight. The itinerary is 100% customizable, based on your interests and time restraints. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more. The tour operators will help you maximize your sightseeing time to experience as much of the city as possible.
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$345.00
per group
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$345.00
per group
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2 Days - Istanbul Tour
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
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$450.00
per group
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$450.00
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Istanbul Culinary Tour for Layover Passengers
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This is a perfect tour program option for transit travellers who have a couple of hours layover between their flights in Istanbul. The tour focuses on the history, and the food the of the city’s most dynamic areas. During this private tour, you will visit Taksim, Istiklal Street, Beyoglu, Karakoy, Eminonu, Spice Market. This private tour introduces you to the art of Turkish cuisine and the history of Istanbul. Last minute passangers can contact us and we will arrange the tour as soons as possible.
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$146.84
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$146.84
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1 Day Tour - Sapanca
We provide you with excursions and tours, tourism in the concept of halal, which takes into account the privacy of women and families.
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$300.00
per group
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$300.00
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Introduction to Istanbul Old Town private tour
Discover the best of Istanbul's Sultanahmet district on a 3-hour walking tour.
No museums, no churches, never wait in a line again and learn your way around the old town.
Enjoy the privileges of a private tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.
View landmarks including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia from the outside.
Get tips on other sights and how to use Istanbul's tram system.
Ask your guide sightseeing questions, and enlist their help in purchasing a money-saving Museum Pass (own expense).
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$152.95
Price varies by group size
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$152.95
Price varies by group size
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Shore Excursions of Istanbul
First day of your trip in Turkey should be most visited part of İstanbul Old city(Sultanahmet area).In Sultanahmet area places close to each other easy to go by walk where we have Topkapi Palace(Ottoman offical working site and Living area visiting around 2 hours.Today ottoman treasure museum.)Blue Mosque( Famous with ceramic and number of towers ) visitind half an hours.Hagia Sophia(Roman Orthodox Church still covered with mosaic panels) visiting around 1 hours Hippodrome (Roman horse chariot races site from 4th cc.)visiting around 15 minutes and Grand Bazaar(one of the biggest covered bazaar in the world) around half an hour or according to Guest wish free time.
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$200.00
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$200.00
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Guided Sightseeing Tours
First day of your trip in Turkey should be most visited part of İstanbul Old city(Sultanahmet area).In Sultanahmet area places close to each other easy to go by walk where we have Topkapi Palace(Ottoman offical working site and Living area visiting around 2 hours.Today ottoman treasure museum.)Blue Mosque( Famous with ceramic and number of towers ) visitind half an hours.Hagia Sophia(Roman Orthodox Church still covered with mosaic panels) visiting around 1 hours Hippodrome (Roman horse chariot races site from 4th cc.)visiting around 15 minutes and Grand Bazaar(one of the biggest covered bazaar in the world) around half an hour or according to Guest wish free time.
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$200.00
per group
From
$200.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Face masks provided for travelers
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