A large circle of unforgettable memories and emotions: Istanbul

Itinerary
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Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkey

I propose to begin our tour in a landmark place in the city - near Galata Tower.

It is hard to imagine that three centuries ago, meadows bloomed around the tower and sheep grazed.

Make quick sketches for memory, yet your guide is an artist. And we will go further.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Beyoglu, Merkez Bankası Karşısı Arme Elektrik Tic Ltd Şti, Istanbul 34100 Turkey

Going down to the Bosphorus along the old narrow streets, breathing in the aromas of an authentic city, Lovely cafes, souvenir shops.

And another significant place is Konjak roof-top cafe. Let's go up to the Terrace, and without standing in long lines at the Galata Tower, we will see the same beautiful view of the old city, the Sultanahmet area, and the Golden Horn. From here you can also see the Asian part of the city of Anatolia. If desired, you can drink coffee here.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkey

And then we move to the area Karakoy, which means Black Village. A few years ago, it was scary to come here even local. But thanks to the skillful development of tourist areas, this is an excellent lounge area with modern bars, cafes, and restaurants.

The Athos monastery of the Russian monastery is also located here, where travelers stayed traveling from Russia to Jerusalem and Athos.

After the revolution of 1917 in Russia, it was here that numerous Russian émigrés huddled together. In general, this place is full of history and there is something to see.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Besiktas, Istanbul Turkey

Next, on the tram, we will drive to Kabatas station, and get on a ship that takes us along the Bosphorus. Moving on a ship is much nicer and faster than along the coast by car, and you can see much more.

From the water, We will see the sultan's palaces of Dolmabahche, Kuchuksu, the fortresses of Roumeli Khizari and Anadolu Khizari - the narrowest place of the Bosphorus. It was here that the preparation for the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans began. We will also see the famous Besiktas Stadium, the elite Bebek district with parked yachts and private villas, whose terraces overlook the water.

Optionally, at some stops, you can go for an hour.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kuzguncuk Bostanı, Kuzguncuk, Bostan Sk. No:4, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey

We leave the ship on the Asian side and send it to a very cute and authentic district Kuzgunjuk. It is here that you will see how the Turks live, play slowly in backgammon and drink tea.

We will also look at the traditional housing of the Ottoman period, wooden houses-plates. Let's take a picture of cute cats, take a look at the famous gallery of modern art, if you wish, visit a fish restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uskudar Kapali Carsi, Selami Ali Efendi Cad. Kapali Carsi No:30 K:3 D:374 Uskudar Merkez, Uskudar et le long d'Atlas sokak, Istanbul Turkey

Next, we will drive to the station Üsküdar - in ancient times it was a city of gold miners, quite far outside Constantinople. Here we will take the subway and go under the Bosphorus this time.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Istanbul Sapphire, Emniyet Evleri Mah. Eski Buyukdere Cad. Levent, Besiktas, Istanbul Turkey

At the end of the tour, we will arrive in a modern business center, go up to the highest point of the city - the Sapphire Tower and see the city from a bird's-eye view.

Duration: 1 hour