Istanbul Trip Overview
This is a special tour including some of the unique places in the city but also which are difficult to visit on your own. The tour will take you to the roots of historic Istanbul with a visit to the monuments of Byzantine and Ottoman cultural heritage. As the places of visit are all located out of the touristic centers, you will also have the chance to visit the current daily local life.
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Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
This is a special tour including some of the unique places in the city but also which are difficult to visit on your own. The tour will take you to the roots of historic Istanbul with a visit to the monuments of Byzantine and Ottoman cultural heritage. As the places of visit are all located out of the touristic centers, you will also have the chance to visit the current daily local life.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
The first stop is the Suleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan. The construction work began in 1550 and the mosque was finished in 1557. The mosque is modeled in part on the style of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the Hagia Sophia, which was perhaps a conscious move on the part of the sultan to create a continuity and a symbolic connection with the city’s past.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chora Museum, Kariye Mahallesi, Kariye Camii Sokak, No: 18 EdirnekapI Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkey
Driving along the city walls will end at one of the oldest and most important churches in the city – The Church of Chora – representing fascinating wall paintings that tell the life of Christ in historical order. Even though the building itself is small, the meaning was great for Byzantines as being found at the borders of the city and welcoming the visitors. Today the environment is restored and this is a good place to spend time with local artisans and wooden houses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eyup Meydani, Istanbul 34050 Turkey
After the church, we will have a tea-coffee break at one of the most splendid spots of Istanbul with a beautiful view over the Golden Horn – Pierre Loti Hill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fener & Balat, Fener & Balat, Istanbul
Then you will again start drive but that time along the shores of Golden Horn through the towns Fener and Balat which is the old Greek and Jewish living sites. Fener Orthodox Patriarchate is in the area as well.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey
Following lunch, your next destination will catch a ferry to Kadikoy, a largely residential area on the Asian side of Istanbul. In Kadikoy, you will get to see how the local people live and visit the famous fish market. This will be your last stop, and after this visit, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
