ISTANBUL
CROSSROADS OF CIVILIZATIONS
Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents, at the crossroads of civilizations. It has a long history and culture, with many museums and sites to explore. As much for its tourist haunts and delightful way of life, the city also offers a variety of unique experiences. Some examples of these unique experiences offered by AMAZE are: a private Bosphorus tour aboard an Ottoman imperial caique, a visit to the hotel room in Pera Palace where Agatha Christie wrote the famous “Murder on the Orient Express” and an authentic gourmet taste tour in Karakoy and Galata, an exclusive shopping experience along with a visit to the artisian studios of the famous Turkish designers.
Istanbul is also famous for its international venues, shows and events such as the Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week, International Jazz Festival and Istanbul Contemporary Art and Biennal. Allow us to plan your attendance at one of these VIP events and enjoy unique privileges with AMAZE. Our personal tour agents design a custom-made route including excursions of your interest.
SCENTS OF ANATOLIA
Discover the magical scents of historical Istanbul and Anatolia with this exclusive perfume-making workshop. Learn the history of perfumery in Anatolia, the raw ingredients used and main fragrance families as you design your own oil perfume with a professional perfumer to take home. You will meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the authentic perfume atelier located in the Grand Bazaar with an air-conditioned luxury private vehicle. You will also have the chance to sneak peak the Grand Bazaar with your private guide before the workshop.
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Duration: 2hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
Perfume workshop with professional perfumer, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, private guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be a part of the Historical Peninsula and Grand Bazaar private tour.
SPA OF THE SULTANS
Breath and relax between tours and excursions with a special spa treatment inspired by the beauty rituals of the Sultans. Enjoy a 2-hrs spa session in the sooth- ing atmosphere of the traditional Turkish hammam section of ÇıraÄŸan Palace by the Bosphorus. You can choose among various massage therapies and surrender to the historical sensations of the Turkish Bath ritual. You will meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to ÇıraÄŸan Palace with an air-conditioned luxury private vehicle.
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Duration: 2hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
A private spa session in an authentic Turkish hammam, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be combined with a “Private Yacht Sunset Tour”.
MICHELIN EXPERIENCE IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul has been an attractive destination for fine-dine enthusiasts, presenting both local and international cuisine. The city now hosts four 1 Michelin Star and one 2 Michelin Star restaurants. Majority of tasting menus presented are inspired by traditional Turkish recipes interpreted with a contemporary approach. Enjoy a special “Chef’s Table” experience at one of these Michelin Star restaurants with a private introduction by the Executive Chef. You will meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to the restaurant of your choice with an air-conditioned luxury private vehicle.
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Duration: 2hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
A fine-dine experience at a Michelin Star Restaurant, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be combined with a guided Night Walk by the Bosphorus.