Program: Observation Deck Dolmabahçe Palace , Ortaköy district, district Etiler (optionally you can visit the observation deck of the shopping center «Sapphire» at extra charge), Medzhiekey District, Golden Horn, Pierre Loti observation deck , Walls of Constantinople, Marmara Sea promenade , Sultanahmet square.
If you stay in Istanbul for a short time, but would like to see as much sights as possible, in this case a good option is a city bus-tour. During the tour you will see almost all the main districts and sights of Istanbul. It’s a perfect solution for a first familiarization with the city with the aim of further detailed study. The tour is organized with comfortable buses, which gives one more advantage. If you are visiting Istanbul at the rainy season, you can travel around the city without becoming cold or wet.
As part of the tour you will see Ortaköy — beloved district of local people and tourists, which located on the seafront with unforgettable view of the majestic building of the bridge over the Bosphorus. You will visit the observation deck near the Dolmabahçe Palace, where you can see an amazing view of the sea and the palace. Other district Etiler doesn’t have an access to Bosphorus, but it will surprise you by its chic and luxury. Here you can find a lot of elite restaurants, cafes, auto salons. Often you can see Turkish celebrities walking by this district. Our next stop is Levent district. Optionally you can visit the observation deck of the shopping center «Sapphire» — the tallest building in Turkey. With a height of 236 meters you can see almost all the ancient city on the Bosphorus. There you will get an opportunity to make a flight over Istanbul on the simulator helicopter. Dynamic 4D graphics of flight simulation are breathtaking and enthralls everyone who ever tried it.
Further we will pass through the central area of the city called Medzhdiekey, with many narrow streets and high office buildings. We will visit Pierre Lotti panorama. From the observation deck you can see breathtaking views of the Golden Horn and coastal surroundings. The road to the observation deck goes along a scenic hill , where situated the old cemetery, which became a part of the urban landscape. Lift up or down to the observation deck also possible by a cable car (teleferik).
The final object of our tour, without which it’s impossible to imagine a familiarity with Istanbul, is Sultanahmet square. Heading to the Old Town district, we will drive along the waterfront of Marmara sea (Kennedy Street), which runs along the walls of ancient Constantinople.
If you would like to get more interesting and deep information about historical objects, you can book other tours of our company.
