Private Shorex Turkey

 A half day tour  will take you to the old Istanbul, surrounded by the historic City walls. 22 km long walls date back to the 5th century, the Roman era. The land walls start from the seashore and, after crossing hills and valleys, join the sea wall on the banks of the Golden Horn;  The Golden Horn,  a natural and extremely secure harbor, has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two.  We will drive along the shores of The Golden Horn and see a small Bulgarian church made of cast iron in Balat, and further along in Fener the church and complex of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate.  You will continue to The Spice Bazaar, the second largest covered market in the city. There is a popular flower market , fish, vegetable and grocery stores outside of the bazaar area. Once all of the shops inside the bazaar used to sell spices, but over the time some have turned into dried fruit, grocery and gift shops or jewelers. It is one of the attractive sites in Istanbul with its vivacious and distinctive atmosphere.  You will then cross The Bosphorus Bridge, a suspension bridge, spanning the Bosphorus Strait and connecting the continents of Europe and Asia. You will visit Beylerbeyi Palace (Closed on Mondays+Thursdays, replaced with a visit to the Leander’s Tower), an Imperial Ottoman summer residence, built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The original furniture, carpets, curtains and other fixtures have been preserved in good condition. The decorations of the facade on the seaside, the well-kept gardens, the hall with a pool in the central section, and the spiral staircase are some of the eye-catching features of the palace. The palace was also used to accommodate visiting state dignitaries. 

Travel Interests

• Culture
• Combination - Culture & Shopping
• Walk & Explore

Prices

Duration

Half Day 4 hours