Discover Istanbul in Two Days
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Overnight Tours
Duration: 2 days
Enjoy a 2 days Guided tour of Istanbul Old City and The Bosphorus By Boat. Including lunch, entrances fees, Mini Van, Licensed Guide and Boat trip!
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Enjoy a 2 days Guided tour of Istanbul Old City and The Bosphorus By Boat. Including lunch, entrances fees, Mini Van, Licensed Guide and Boat trip!You begin to the first day of your two days tour program at one of Istanbul's greatest architectural masterpieces; Hagia Sophia. This 6th century basilica will stun you with its towering minarets and beautiful handcrafted mosaics. It is called, by some, the 8th wonder of the world.
Soon after the visit to St.Sophia, head across the street to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than 20,000 Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior, and its history will impress you as you receive a tour. You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Here you can imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena. The area dates back to Egyptian times, and there are still relics of the past dotting this incredible area.
With so much history, it's time to take a little shopping break! You head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth! There are nearly 4000 stalls here, so you're sure to find something for yourself.
After lunch,You will visit the Topkapi Imperial Palace. This grand palace was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign. Today it serves as an incredible museum and monument to that time, and you will have plenty of time to stroll through its gardens and galleries filled with fine Chinese porcelain and silver. You can also see many of the imperial costumes worn by the Sultans and their families, as well as monuments of the Prophet Muhammed. After The Imperial Palace you will walk to the Roman Water Reservoir to the last monument of the first day 'The Basilica Cistern.
The second day will start with the Spice Bazaar and the Rüstem Pasha Mosque ; Than a Bosphorus cruise of the two-continents tour, accompanied by your tour guide, you will be treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Beginning at 10:35, you will step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.
Once the ship sets sail again, we pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.
After The Lunch you will pass from the Bosphorus Bridge to The Asian Continent of The City Where you will go to the Highest Panoramic Point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the Whole City is under your Feet.
Soon after the visit to St.Sophia, head across the street to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than 20,000 Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior, and its history will impress you as you receive a tour. You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Here you can imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena. The area dates back to Egyptian times, and there are still relics of the past dotting this incredible area.
With so much history, it's time to take a little shopping break! You head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth! There are nearly 4000 stalls here, so you're sure to find something for yourself.
After lunch,You will visit the Topkapi Imperial Palace. This grand palace was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign. Today it serves as an incredible museum and monument to that time, and you will have plenty of time to stroll through its gardens and galleries filled with fine Chinese porcelain and silver. You can also see many of the imperial costumes worn by the Sultans and their families, as well as monuments of the Prophet Muhammed. After The Imperial Palace you will walk to the Roman Water Reservoir to the last monument of the first day 'The Basilica Cistern.
The second day will start with the Spice Bazaar and the Rüstem Pasha Mosque ; Than a Bosphorus cruise of the two-continents tour, accompanied by your tour guide, you will be treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Beginning at 10:35, you will step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.
Once the ship sets sail again, we pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.
After The Lunch you will pass from the Bosphorus Bridge to The Asian Continent of The City Where you will go to the Highest Panoramic Point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the Whole City is under your Feet.
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