SIGHTSEEING TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS AROUND ISTANBUL

Istanbul is truly a wonder. With its historical places reflecting the rich culture of the country and architectural pieces combining Asian and European styles, it is definitely a must-see city. And since there are a number of Istanbul apartments offering very reasonable packages, any tourist will surely be enticed to explore its corners. Know more about what it can present by reading the descriptions below.

Imagine a place combining two continents. Unique in the world, the city of Istanbul was founded in 324 AD by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine.

For nearly a thousand years Istanbul was the most important city in the Western and near-Eastern world. Today the chime of church bells mingles with the mystical call of the muezzin prayer to the faithful. Asia and Europe, ancient and modern, combine to create one of the most amazing city in the world: ISTANBUL.

City Tour of Historical Istanbul

Tour takes place in the historical peninsula and starts with a visit to the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 AD and unique in the world for its six minarets, its blue frescoes containing 22.000 individual blue Iznik tiles and its Harem balcony. Then comes Hippodrome, the Roman - Byzantine horse racing arena where gladiatorial combats took place. Day's pick is the St. Sophia Museum, the greatest Roman & Byzantine architectural masterpiece with its solid-gold figures and geometrical ceiling mosaics. Then comes Topkapi Palace overlooking at Bosphorus Bridge, where Ottoman Sultans reigned over hundreds of years.

Bosphorus Boat Trip

Departing from the Golden Horn, we sail along the Bosphorus, passing under the two bridges that link Europe to Asia, and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul sailing between two continents. Afterwards, dinner with oriental music and belly dancing in the restaurant on board the yacht. After dinner, enjoy the yacht's disco. The tour begins at 20.00 hrs and ends at 01.00 hrs.

Authentic Turkish Night

A Turkish night in Istanbul is the top item on the list to do. A genuine Turkish belly dancer displaying her traditional skills, probably inviting you to do the same which is impossible, and live music and songs sang in 50 languages, regional folk dances accompanied by a delightful variety of food and drinks.