- Ortakoy - We will start with a visit to Ortaköy neighborhood by the Bosporus and sample the böreks ( filo pastries ). Picture taking of the Bosporus bridge and Ortaköy mosque.
- Rumeli Fortress - We will visit this fortresses which was built by Ottoman in 1452 to stop the help ships might come from the Black sea side.
- Camlica Hill - We will have a drink break here at Çamlıca hill which the highest hill of Istanbul. The city will be under your foot here and it is a great spot for the photo taking.
- Beylerbeyi Palace - We will visit this 19 century palace which was built by Ottoman Sultan as a summer house and a guest house.
- CamlIca Mosque - We will visit this new mosque which was completed in 2019 in May. It is the biggest mosque ever built in Turkey with 60 thousand people capacity.
- Bosphorus Bridge - We will just drive through the bridge as it is not open to the pedestrian.
- Kadikoy Carsisi - This is one of the most beautiful food market in Istanbul. We will have many food sampling here: Some of them are mussels stuffed with rice and spices, pickled vegetables, pastrami, variety of cheeses, olives and more..
- Ciya Sofrasi - We will have a late lunch at this local restaurant which is specialized on Southeastern Turkey cuisine. There will be soups, variety of meze starters, home cooked food, kebaps, lahmacuns and more.
- Sample seven delicious food stops including pastrami and midye dolma.
- Enjoy a variety of treats like the beloved künefe dessert.
- Experience diverse flavors with turşu and authentic Halva.
- Savor a local lunch featuring dishes like lahmacun and tantuni.
- Explore Turkish culinary traditions with olive tasting and tulum cheese.
- Refreshments provided, including bottled water, and tea or coffee.
- Travel in comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning.
- All fees and/or taxes included for a hassle-free experience.
- Shopping expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in inclusions.
We’re going to venture beyond well-known tourist sites and explore some of Istanbul’s lesser-recognized areas and attractions. Our tour involves both sightseeing and tasting exquisite food from various parts of Istanbul. We’ll begin in Ortaköy, a neighborhood nestled on the banks of the Bosporus, offering a unique view that encapsulates Asia and Europe in a single frame. From there, we’ll travel a bit further to appreciate the architectural marvel of the Rumeli Fortresses, a crucial asset in the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
Following that, we cross the Istanbul Bosporus bridge, transitioning from Europe to Asia. The Beylerbeyi palace is our next stop, where we’ll get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Sultans. We’ll also visit Çamlıca, the city’s highest point, and a newly constructed mosque from 2019, which ranks among the largest in the world. We’ll wrap up the tour at the Kadıköy food market, where we’ll sample a range of dishes originating from various regions of Turkey. Your guide will take care of the food orders and assist you in making food choices that are sure to delight your palate.
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