Tour Overview
This trip offers a wonderful opportunity to tour Istanbul's oldest districts, where mosques and churches can be found next to each other. Furthermore, one can delve into the opulent heritage of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and witness the highlights of the art and culture of these nations. The itinerary is packed with the most popular tourist sites in the city, so make sure not to let this opportunity slip away to spend a day in this distinctive ambience.
Highlights
- Spice Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Balat, Pier Loti hill, Kariye Museum (Chora Church / Museum), Golden Horn, Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Cicek Passage
Itinerary
The Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Market, will be visited after we pick you up from your hotel. Here you can take a brief stroll through the local markets and shop through dozens of fresh spices, handcrafted gifts, and traditional Turkish desserts such as Turkish delight. The Rustem Pasha Mosque, which is known for its magnificent Iznik tiles, is the next visiting site. Following it, we will drive to the Balat neighborhood. Recently, it has become one of the most popular sites in the city, and travelers are taking the time to see it. Eyup district to visit the famous mosque, and Pier Loti hill, named after a French poet from the 19th century, is the next destination of the tour. The view here will captivate you. Then, take a short drive to the Kariye Museum (Chora Church / Museum), renowned for its remarkable Byzantine mosaics.
Following lunch, embark on a scenic drive around the Golden Horn to the Pera neighborhood. Start your walk along Istiklal Avenue in Beyoglu, beginning at the tunnel and heading towards Taksim Square. Along the way, you'll catch sight of the Galata Tower, the Tunel, the Pera Palace Hotel, grand consulate buildings from the 19th century, the fish market (Balik Pazari), the Cicek Passage, old churches, and the nostalgic tram. Istiklal Avenue is one of the symbols of the city and is always buzzing with visitors, street performers, local cafes, and more.
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Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Return transfer to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Special Historical Site of Istanbul Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
International or Domestic flights
Lunch
All types Insurance
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
City Tax
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