Highlights of Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Local Lunch
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Ülke: Turkey
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09:00 saatler
Açıklama
Travel through Turkish history on this ultimate all-in-one introduction to the major sites everyone must-see when in Istanbul and stop for a tasty Turkish lunch with locals at a popular café.
Start your full-day Istanbul tour with a visit to Justinian the Great’s Hagia Sophia. This masterpiece of Byzantine architecture stands tall and proud in downtown Istanbul, and is the repository of over 1,500 years of Turkish history. The structure has lived its long life as a church, a mosque, and now as a museum.
Head just across the street to the Sultan Ahmet I Blue Mosque, the jewel in Istanbul's crown, and one of the most striking sights of the city. Admire its iconic blue-tiled walls, 260 windows, and 6 minarets.
Next on your itinerary is a visit to the ancient Hippodrome. Today, this charming promenade is a popular meeting point for locals, but it is also an integral part of Turkish history. Chariot races once took place along this strip, which was also the site of the notorious Nika Revolt of 532 A.D.
Take a break for lunch and step back into the present day, as you join locals at a popular café. Enjoy friendly conversation with residents of the neighbourhood and learn about daily life in Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace awaits. This opulent complex overlooking the Bosphorus is a true Istanbul treasure, and is the source of many colorful stories about the sultans who lived there from 1453 to 1839.
Lastly, you’ll seek out treasures of a different kind at Istanbul’s famed Grand Bazaar, which offers 3,000 shops to explore along its 61 streets. Meet a few of the local characters, perfect your haggling skills, have a traditional Turkish coffee, and shop ‘til you drop.
Öne Çıkanlar
- Visit the mesmerising ancient site of Hagia Sophia
- Take in the majestic Blue Mosque and learn about the delicate, intricate art
- Stop at the spine of ancient Hippodrome and imagine the chariot races
- Enjoy a tasty Turkish lunch with locals in a hidden restaurant
- Operated by a B Corp certified company, using travel as a force for good
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
• This tour is organized and led by one the world's largest travel B-Corp certified company. B-Corp Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices
• While Istanbul can be quite liberal, please be aware that the standard of dress throughout Turkey is conservative. To respect this and for your own comfort, modest clothing is recommended. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees (for both women and men)
• Note that at the Blue Mosque, women are required to cover their hair (it is recommended that you bring a scarf with you), and both men and women will need to remove their shoes
• Note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so if you choose a Sunday departure, you will explore the vibrant Spice Market, located near the bazaar, and filled with Turkish spices, coffees, teas, and treats
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