08:00 – 08:30 am ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.
You will be transferred to the first location of the Istanbul city tour. Then, the tour starts.
- The first destination will be Ancient Hippodrome. This area is located in the city center. This structure has been used by the Byzantines as the center of sportive activities in the past for many years. The region also has structures such as Kaiser Wilhelm II Fountain, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column and Constantine Porphyrogenitus.
- The second destination is the Blue Mosque. This structure is quite magnificent and has a total of 6 minarets. The building will be an excellent destination especially for those who are interested in the history of religions.
- The third destination is the Hagai Sophia (The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque). The museum is an area used as a church in the past. This famous museum, which was later used as a mosque, is open to visitors. The mosque can sometimes be used as a place of worship. This structure is one of the most famous buildings in Istanbul.
- You will have a delicious lunch.
- The fifth destination is Golden Horn. This region is known as the Haliç in Turkish. The Golden Horn presents a historical story and a natural beauty to the people. Many sea tours are organized on the Haliç. Especially during the summer holidays, such trips can be extremely enjoyable.
- Finally, you will be visiting the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe. Bosphorus is made Istanbul one of the most important cities in the world for centuries. It will cut your breath. There will be many buildings along the cruise on the Bosphorus tour. These structures can be listed as Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Kempinski, Maiden’s Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace, Old Pasha Villas, Rumeli Fortress.
- You will be able to examine all the buildings listed above in the Bosphorus tour. Our licensed tour guides will give you historical and structural information about each building you see during the tour.
17:00 ─ The best of Istanbul city tour is ended.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Istanbul.
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Tour Company and Guide: I recently went on the Best of Istanbul City Tour with toursce.com and our guides Ali in the morning and Sumeyya in the afternoon on the boat. Our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke excellent English. She made the tour both informative and enjoyable.
Itinerary: The itinerary was well-planned and covered all the major attractions of Istanbul. We visited the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque / Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi, Blue Mosque, and a boat cruise sightseeing on the Bosphorus river among other places. Our guides provided us with fascinating historical and cultural information at each site, making the tour even more meaningful.
Transportation: The transportation provided by the tour company was comfortable, and our driver was skilled at navigating the busy streets of Istanbul. We were picked up from our hotel and dropped off at the end of the tour, which was a convenient service. The tour also included a delicious traditional Turkish lunch on the boat (lunch on the boat was a surprise for us), which was a highlight of the day.
Overall Experience: The Best of Istanbul City Tour was an excellent experience. We were able to see all the major attractions of Istanbul in just one day, which was a great value for our time. The tour was well-organized, and our guides ensured that we had enough time at each site to explore and take photos. The lunch provided was delicious and authentic, giving us a taste of Turkish cuisine.
Recommendations: I highly recommend the Best of Istanbul City Tour to anyone visiting Istanbul. The tour covers all the major attractions of the city and is an excellent value for your time and money. I suggest bringing comfortable walking shoes, as there is a lot of walking involved, and a camera to capture the beautiful sights.
Overall, I had a fantastic experience on the Best of Istanbul City Tour and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the best of what Istanbul has to offer. The tour company and our guides were professional and knowledgeable, making the tour both informative and enjoyable.