Fatih Trip Overview
We start our program with Hagia Sophia, former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Then we will see the German Fountain – a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2, and listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. We continue with Blue Mosque, another imperial mosque from 17th century. Next place to see is the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. We will see Topkapı Palace from outside before we drive to Suleymaniye Mosque.
We will have a walk starting from the historical Sirkeci Train Station. We will pass by the fishermen on the Galata Bridge and reach Karaköy District, the financial center of the Ottoman Empire, in other words the Ottoman Wall Street. We drive first to Dolmabahce Palace from here, then continue to Taksim Square to finish our day with Istiklal Street.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
We start our program with Hagia Sophia, former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Then we will see the German Fountain – a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2, and listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. We continue with Blue Mosque, another imperial mosque from 17th century. Next place to see is the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. We will see Topkapı Palace from outside before we drive to Suleymaniye Mosque.
We will have a walk starting from the historical Sirkeci Train Station. We will pass by the fishermen on the Galata Bridge and reach Karaköy District, the financial center of the Ottoman Empire, in other words the Ottoman Wall Street. We drive first to Dolmabahce Palace from here, then continue to Taksim Square to finish our day with Istiklal Street.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have “changed the history of architecture”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
You will listen the stories of Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Walled Obelisk from your guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: German Fountain, Hippodrome Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The German Fountain is situated in the northern end of old Hippodrome.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The complex contains Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. (Visit from exterior)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
One of the best-known sights of Istanbul, designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sirkeci Station, Sirkeci, Istanbul Turkey
The eastern terminus of the world-famous Orient Express
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu – Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
The most famous covered bazaar after the Grand Bazaar, built on the 17th century
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkey
You will walk on this bridge on pass to the other side of Golden Horn
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul
You will see the fish market and Banks Street(financial centre of the Ottoman Empire)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkey
We will have a photo break in front of Dolmabahce Palace (Visit from exterior)
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkey
This point is where we start our walk on the famous Istiklal Avenue
Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
The liveliest and the most colorful street of Istanbul. We will see historical embassy buildings, churches and ancient buildings from outside
Duration: 1 hour
