All the Colors of Istanbul - D3
08.30 - 17.00 (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday)
The program includes the following sights:
Suleymaniye Mosque, Suleyman and Roksolana Tombs, Mosque
Shehzadebaşı, Dolmabahçe Palace, Palace Harem,
Afternoon cruise on the Golden Horn, Lunch (on board), Pierre Loti Hill, Bulgarian Church and Balat neighborhood.
The Golden Horn Harbor is one of the most beautiful yet most recognizable places in Istanbul. It was at the mouth of this harbor that the ancient Roman colony of Byzantium, which later became Constantinople, was founded centuries before Christ. The European part of Istanbul is located on both sides of the bay. During sunset, the strait shines with golden light reflection. Hence the name "Golden Horn".
Pierre Loti Hill is a popular spot due to its panoramic observation deck, which offers gorgeous views of the Golden Horn Bay, Eyüp district and Istanbul. The Pierre Loti Observation Deck is the perfect place to take good photos of Istanbul's panorama. There you can stop by the famous cafe with the same name and enjoy a flavored Turkish coffee or apple tea while admiring the views of the city.
The cafe was named after the French naval officer and writer Louis Marie Julien Vio, who worked under the creative pseudonym Pierre Loti. According to legend, his first novel "
The program includes the following sights:
Suleymaniye Mosque, Suleyman and Roksolana Tombs, Mosque
Shehzadebaşı, Dolmabahçe Palace, Palace Harem,
Afternoon cruise on the Golden Horn, Lunch (on board), Pierre Loti Hill, Bulgarian Church and Balat neighborhood.
The Golden Horn Harbor is one of the most beautiful yet most recognizable places in Istanbul. It was at the mouth of this harbor that the ancient Roman colony of Byzantium, which later became Constantinople, was founded centuries before Christ. The European part of Istanbul is located on both sides of the bay. During sunset, the strait shines with golden light reflection. Hence the name "Golden Horn".
Pierre Loti Hill is a popular spot due to its panoramic observation deck, which offers gorgeous views of the Golden Horn Bay, Eyüp district and Istanbul. The Pierre Loti Observation Deck is the perfect place to take good photos of Istanbul's panorama. There you can stop by the famous cafe with the same name and enjoy a flavored Turkish coffee or apple tea while admiring the views of the city.
The cafe was named after the French naval officer and writer Louis Marie Julien Vio, who worked under the creative pseudonym Pierre Loti. Legend has it that his first novel.
The Balat district and its main feature are brightly colored houses, against which numerous tourists like to take pictures.
The name Balata comes from the Greek word palation, which means "palace". The name came about due to the neighborhood's proximity to the Blachernae Palace. Balat is a neighborhood of tolerance, where the historical structure of Istanbul and local culture have been preserved, where people of different religions and cultures live together.
At the end of the tour there is an optional trip to the shopping center.
Cost - 108 EUR
Includes: transfer by comfortable minibus, services of an experienced licensed guide and entrance tickets to all attractions.
