1. Hagia Sophia (Museum) (The birthplace of Orthodoxy, served as the center of the Orthodox world for approximately 1000 years.)
2. Blue Mosque (The third most important mosque in the Islamic world, after the mosque in Mecca and Medina.)
3. Topkapi Palace (museum) (The only palace in the world, which was built in a peculiar oriental style, for more than 400 years, the Emperors of the Ottoman Empire lived and ruled from this palace, in which still hides many un revealed secrets)
4. Hippodrome Square (The site of gladiatorial fights, even before the emergence of Christianity, on which the most ancient buildings of Istanbul were erected — including the Egyptian obelisk 400 century BC.)
5. Basilica Cistern (museum) (One of the most mystical places where the heads of the Gorgon Medusa are located)
6. Egyptian spice market(you don’t have to buy anything, it’s interesting to listen to the story, look at the spices brought from all over the world, souvenirs, Turkish delight and, of course, Turkish coffee)
7. Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent and Tomb of Roksolana
8. Walk along the Bosphorus on a steamboat
*If you have a walk along the Bosphorus planned for another day or you are simply not interested in it, instead of a walk along the Bosphorus we visit the following 3 points 8. Galata Tower (observation deck with views of the Old City, the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus Strait, the modern city and islands) 9. Istiklal Avenue (it is also called the Turkish Arbat, the Church of St. Antoine, the Russian Embassy around which emigrants settled during the revolution, a flower passage, etc.) 10. Taksim Square(the main square of the city)
Languages of the tour
- Russian
Information
Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.
Not included in the price:
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
Important:
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing.
We recommend:
Bring drinking water, a hat, sunglasses with you on the excursion
Attractions
Istanbul — the largest city in Turkey and one of the most important cultural, historical and economic centers of the country. Located on the border between Europe and Asia, where the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara meet. Istanbul is a unique city that is rich in history, diverse architecture and cultural heritage. Over the centuries, it has been the capital of several great empires, such as the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, giving it a rich cultural heritage. The city is famous for its majestic mosques, palaces, bazaars and other historical sites.
Cathedral of Hagia Sophia - the Wisdom of God, Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia - a former patriarchal Orthodox cathedral located in the historical center of modern Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district
The Blue Mosque, or Sultanahmet Mosque, is the first most important mosque in Istanbul. It has six minarets: four, as usual, on the sides, and two slightly less tall ones on the outer corners. Considered an outstanding example of Islamic and world architecture.
The Basilica Cistern is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient underground reservoirs of Constantinople, bearing some resemblance to the palace complex. Located in the historical center of Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district opposite the Hagia Sophia
Egyptian Bazaar, also Egyptian Market, Spice Market, Mysir Charshisi - a market located in the old part of Istanbul, in the Eminonu district; the second largest market in the city after the Grand Bazaar
The Bosphorus is a strait between Europe and Asia Minor, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Paired with the Dardanelles, it connects the Black Sea with the Aegean, which is part of the Mediterranean. On both sides of the strait is the largest Turkish city, Istanbul, occupying the eastern and western ends of the Pashaeli and Kocaeli peninsulas, respectively. The Bosporus and Dardanelles straits are known as the Black Sea (or Turkish) Straits. As part of the only passage between the Black and Mediterranean Seas, the Bosphorus has always been of great importance