Excursions in Odessa || Excursions in Istanbul

After arriving to Turkey you will have a unique opportunity to visit the sights of Byzantium Empire - ancient Constantinople, Istanbul in present time.

You'll have a variety of excursion to choose from:
• "Three Epoch"
• "The Night Panorama"
• "Istanbul City" Tour
• "Ottoman Empire" Tour
• "Dolmabahce Palace"
• "The Old Istanbul" Tour
• Folklore Show at the "Orient House"
• A visit to Aqua Marine Water Park
• Aviation Museum
• "Christian relics"
• "Miniature's museum"
• A visit to Turkish bath-house

"Three Epoch"

Every Tuesday:
Tour Starts: 14.00
Tour Ends: 17.00

This excursion is a good opportunity to learn the history of Constantinople - capital of Byzantine Empire. You will have a unique chance to go by borders of ancient city and see walls of second Rome, remains of most important structures of Byzantine, temples, fortresses, and palaces of Ottoman Empire. Here is a list of places you will see and get impressed by: Karakoy, Dolmabance Palace, stadium of soccer club Beshiktash, Ataturk cultural centre, Taqsim square, second bridge over Golden Horn strait, Patriarchate, St. Stefan Temple, Karie museum, Golden Gates, remains of EmperorYustinian temple, ancient walls and gates of Constantinople and berthing of ancient fleet.From the coast of the Sea of Marmara you will see Prince Islands range and passing Golden Horn by Galata Bridge you'll see legendary Leonard Tower.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 40
from 8 persons - $ 35
from 26 persons - $ 30
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 20

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide.

"The Night Panorama"

Walking Tour
Every Monday:
Tour Starts: 20.00
Tour Ends: 23.00

tourists, who come to Istanbul from all over the world. During this tour you will feel the spirit of this ancient and at the same time modern city that unites Europe and Asia. Observe the life of Istanbul from one of city's highest points.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 40
from 26 persons - $ 30
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 25

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide.

Istanbul City Tour

Bus/Walking Tour
Every Еuesday:
Tour Starts: 10.00
Tour Ends: 14.00

City overview, The Hippodrome, The Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia Basilica. Istanbul city tour commences with a general overview of Istanbul sights: Galata Tower, Besiktas Sports Centre, Golden Horn Bridge. You will then be taken to the most ancient part of the city - Constantinople of the Byzantine era. Here you will see the Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political activities of the old city. Those who have been to Istanbul at least once will never forget the excitement and the amazement brought by the Blue Mosque. Famous for its blue Iznik tiles (that count up to 20.000) and unique with its 6 minarets, the Blue Mosque was built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century and is one of the best examples of classical Turkish art. At the end of the tour, you will visit St.Sophia basilica, one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Constructed in 536 by the order of Emperor Justinian, the basilica was later converted into a mosque and finally into a museum during the rule of Ataturk. 107 magnificent columns, specially delivered here from Ephesus and Egypt are supporting its dome.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 40
from 26 persons - $ 35
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 25

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide
• Hagia Sophia museum admission tickets

"Ottoman Empire" Tour

Bus/Walking Tour
Every Monday:
Tour Starts: 10.00
Tour Ends: 13.00

Visit the Topkapi Palace, possibly the largest and the most ancient palace in the world, which has been preserved until the present day. For more than 400 years the palace has served as a residence for the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The palace also owns large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armors, Ottoman miniatures, calligraphic manuscripts and mural decorations, as well a display of accumulated Ottoman treasures and jewelry. The Suleiman's Mosque (Suleymaniye in Turkish and Arabic) is the second largest but finest and the most marvelous of the imperial mosque complexes in the city. Founded by the order of Suleiman the Magnificent it is a masterwork of the greatest Ottoman architect, the incomparable Sinan. It was built between 1520-1566. Behind the mosque, two Mausoleums may be found: one of the Suleiman the Magnificent himself and the other of Roksolana - his beloved wife.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 40
from 26 persons - $ 35
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 30

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide
• museum entrance tickets

Dolmabance Palace

Walking Tour
Visit - by arrangement:

You will visit one of the most exquisite palaces in Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace, which has become an "Ottoman sultans" residence by the order of Padishah Abdulmecit, who decided to move to Dolmabahce from Topkapi Palace in 1855. Here you will have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and the luxury of the interiors, which have been decorated using 14 tons of gold and 40 tons of silver, as well as an amazing collection of paintings from all over the world. During its history, the palace has always played a significant role in the political life of the country. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey died in Dolmabahce palace in 1938. Today the palace is used for official political events and receptions.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 40
from 26 persons - $ 35
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 30

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide
• museum entrance tickets

"The Old Istanbul" Tour

Bus/Walking Tour
Every Tuesday:
Tour Starts: 14.00
Tour Ends: 17.00

The tour begins with a visit to Rumeli fortress - once strategically important as it was used to control the waterway at the narrowest point of the strait. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the fortress lost its significance and was used as a storage facility and a prison for local and foreign diplomats. In 1953 the fortress was turned into a museum. After passing by the famous Galata tower you will visit Yerebatan underground cistern. Yerebatan Cistern, also called "Yerebatan Palace" was commissioned Byzantine Emperor Justinianus the 1st around 540. The area which was gained by the underground carving of a rocky surface and the cistern have become the most important water resource for Istanbul. The cistern is supported by more than 300 columns, most of which were taken from antique temples. At the far-end of the crypt lie two marble blocks with a relief of snake-headed Medusa. The cistern which was cleansed and repaired by the Municipality of Istanbul between 1985 and1988, is today one of the most exciting sights with its mystifying and exotic atmosphere.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 45
from 26 persons - $ 40
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 30

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide

Folklore Show at the "Orient House"

Bus
Every Monday
Tour starts: 20.00
Tour ends: 24.00

Would you like to know what festivities we like at a Sultan's palace? We kindly invite you to enjoy a traditional Turkish folklore performance at the Orient House restaurant. Belly dancing, authentic Turkish cuisine and drinks. A true atmosphere of fun and enjoyment!

Price per person - $55
Children till 12 yrs old - $ 40

The price includes:
• dinner - traditional Turkish cuisine
• 2 locally produced drinks (1/2 bottle of wine per person)
• entertainment programme
• transfer

A visit to AQUA MARINE Water Park

Every day
Visit - by arrangement

3 pools, 6 water-slides, a recreation area/food-court, unlimited number of water-slide rides.

Price per person (in a group of 8 or more) - $50
Children (till 12 yrs old) - $40

The price includes:
• transfer
• Water-park entry
• Packed lunch

Aviation Museum

Bus/Walking Tour
Visit - by arrangement

Route: Port Karakoy -Aviation Museum - Port Karakoy
This museum is a good illustration of a Turkish aviation as well as a world aviation. It presents a history of a various wars (Tripoli, Balkan, 1 st World War). The world aviation exposition introduces you to the era of air balloons, helicopters, 1st and 2nd World Wars, achievements in flying in the air for years, military and civic aviation, rockets and space. Exposition includes all kinds of weapons and uniforms. The museum leaves very good impression on adults as well as on children.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 40
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 30
from 26 persons - $ 25
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 15

The price includes:
• transfer

Christian relics

Bus/Walking Tour
Visit - by arrangement

1. Ecumenical's Patriarchy. Constantinople's Archbishop Residence.
Great Martyr's George Victorious Temple, which has a part of column, on which God was flagellated. There are also ancient Byzantine icons of Studio Monastery.
2. Vlahernskaya Church.
In this church there was a vision of The Blessed Virgin. Also there is a source of holiness on territory of the church.
3. St. Sophia Cathedral.
There is one of architecture wonders of the sixth century. St. Sophia Cathedral is a mastery of architectural model. A dome is supported by 107 columns, brought from Ephesus and Egypt. Acoustic properties and lightness of dome are unique due to the pots used for their building from Rhodes clay.


Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 up to 7 persons - $ 50
from 8 up to 25 persons - $ 45
from 26 persons - $ 35
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 25

The price includes:
• transfer
• English-speaking guide
• museum admission tickets

Miniature's museum.

Bus/Walking Tour
Visit - by arrangement
In the Miniature's Museum, you will be able to meet with exact copies of many wonderful architectural buildings of the world. Route: Golden Horn channel and Port Karakoy.

Price per person varies depending on the number of people in a group:
from 5 persons - $ 35
Children till 10 yrs old - $ 25

The price includes:
• English-speaking guide
• museum admission tickets

Turkish bath-house.

To visit a bath-house you need to make an additional arrangement.

Price per person - $ 55.

The price includes:
• transfer
• scrubing
• massage with foam
• oil massage