Rise & Fall Of Ottomans
Starting from the first Turks emerge from Central Asia to Anatolia, how Ottomans became one of the world's biggest empire and how they collapsed.
This history-oriented program is my favoruite tour as a guide and this program contains two imperial palaces at the same day:
Topkapı Palace (50$) and Dolmabahçe Palace (40$)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Sultanahmet Square, German Fountain
Topkapı Palace
The magnificent days of the Ottoman Dynasty happened in this palace.
Luch Break
We will drop at the Hocapasa Kebap Restourants Street to pick a local kebab shop. You can find more than 10 variations of Turkish kebab in this street
There are +42 licenced kebab variation in the turkish kitchen (:
Dolmabahçe Palace
This palace seen the last days of the Ottoman dynasty and served as a White House for the young Turkiye Republic.
Eminönü District, Spice Bazaar
(optional) Shopping in the spice bazaar or we can finish the program in here.
Ending Point
Eminönü district, near Spice Bazaar
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Hotel Meet-up (optional)
Public Transportation
Museum Tickets
Lunch Costs
Private driver and Transfer car (optional, please inform early)
Tour Important Information
We will use tram to reach locations (I got the public transportation cards for you).
If you need a transfer car, you can inform me (I don't recommend to use taxi in historical peninsula).
I can take/leave you to your hotel if you wish to use public transportation like locals :)
The lunch cost will be not more than 25/35$ and you'll love it.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Doğan M.
There is a saying in the Middle East called "hello". If you look in the dictionary; It will translate as "hello" but the real meaning of this word is "you will find friendship here, feel comfortable".
Merhaba, I'm Dogan. I am 27 years old, I have a degree in both international relations and international trade, a master's degree in guidance, and I am currently an art history student. I have been a student for many years and my area of expertise is having a pleasant time with a low budget - just like students.
$250/ per group
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