Golden Horn of Istanbul Tour
1h30
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Explore the Golden Horn
The Golden Horn, also known by its Turkish name as Haliç, separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a natural, sheltered harbor that has historically protected Roman, Byzantine and Ottomanand other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.
Archaeological records show urban presence on and around the Golden Horn dating back to as far as 6700 BCE.
The deep natural harbor provided by the Golden Horn has always been a major economic attraction and strategic military advantage for Eastern Roman, Byzantium, Constantinople and finally Istanbul.
Historical Places you will see on this Tour:
Galata Tower, Topkapı palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Galata Bridge, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Feshane and Eyüp Sultan Mosque.
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The Golden Horn, also known by its Turkish name as Haliç, separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a natural, sheltered harbor that has historically protected Roman, Byzantine and Ottomanand other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.
Archaeological records show urban presence on and around the Golden Horn dating back to as far as 6700 BCE.
The deep natural harbor provided by the Golden Horn has always been a major economic attraction and strategic military advantage for Eastern Roman, Byzantium, Constantinople and finally Istanbul.
Historical Places you will see on this Tour:
Galata Tower, Topkapı palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Galata Bridge, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Feshane and Eyüp Sultan Mosque.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Original
20%
Aquatic
20%
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