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Overlooking Views of Istanbul Private Tour
Overlooking Views of Istanbul Private Tour
Overlooking Views of Istanbul Private Tour
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Highlights
The tour begins with Çamlıca Hill, which is located within the borders of Üsküdar district, on the Asian Side of Istanbul, near the first suspension bridge.
The next spot is the famous Galata Tower. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata, directly opposite ancient Constantinople.
Suleymaniye Mosque is a great location that one should visit while in Istanbul. It was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan in the 16th century. During the Ottoman era, Thé imperial mosques were built as mosque complexes, functioning as a foundation for the district to serve religious and cultural needs. In the garden behind the mosque is a terrace offering lovely views of the Golden Horn.
The last stop will be Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultan and the administration center. It is now a museum and one of the most visited places in Istanbul.
Itinerary
Camlica Hill
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe tour begins with Çamlıca Hill, which is located within the borders of Üsküdar district, on the Asian Side of Istanbul, near the first suspension bridge. Çamlıca, a place with two hills overlooking the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, is one of the highest and most charming spots in the city. The Hill is also one of the best locations in Istanbul where the migrating birds can be observed. Bird-watchers from all around the worldwide come here, especially in September and October, to watch the birds. Admission fee: 250 TRY/ per personGalata Tower
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe next spot is the famous Galata Tower, one of the oldest and the highest towers of Istanbul. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata directly opposite ancient Constantinople. The Genoese were involved in trade with The Byzantines and the tower was used for the surveillance of the harbor in the Golden Horn. Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi copied bird wings and studied air flows, and he jumped from the Tower and overflew the Bosphorus finally landed at Üsküdar on the Asian side, around 6 kilometers in distance. Admission fee: 175 TRY/per personSuleymaniye Mosque
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSuleymaniye Mosque is a great location that one should visit while in Istanbul. It was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan in the 16th century. During the Ottoman era, Thé imperial mosques were built as mosque complexes and functioned as a foundation for the district, to serve both religious and cultural needs. In the garden behind the mosque is a terrace offering lovely views of the Golden Horn.Topkapi Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe last stop will be Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultan as well as the center of administration. It is now a museum and one of the most visited places in Istanbul. The Palace is a complex that consists of four main courtyards and many smaller buildings. It contained mosques, bakeries, royal kitchens, and summer gardens. Now, therefore, are several exhibition areas where you can see the treasury, armory, Harem, holy relics, and imperial council Chamber. The fourth courtyard of Topkapı Palace has one of the best panoramic views of Istanbul. It is the summer courtyard and consists of gardens and summer pavilions that overlook the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, and the Asian side of Istanbul.
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