Turunc Istanbul Tour

Turunc Istanbul Tour

Explore the main attractions of Istanbul and feel the vibrant atmosphere of the most visited city in the country by joining this full day excursion from Turunc. This tour combines everything you need for a day full of sightseeing, laughter and excitement. Visit interesting monuments, learn the history of the city, sail in the Bosporus Sea, get a first-hand experience of a bazaar, and create some long lasting memories. The tour to Istanbul begins during the early morning hours. A comfortable car will drive you from your place of accommodation in Turunc towards the airport.

For the purposes of this excursion, you need to fly to Istanbul. The flight has an approximate duration of 50 minutes. When you land, a professional tour guide will welcome you. The guide is in charge to accompany and let you know interesting information about the sites.

The Blue Mosque is an active worship place and one of the most known and important mosques in the country. It is particularly known for its beautiful interior design as the walls are covered with blue tiles. The guide will offer you interesting insights about this mosque during your time there. During this exploration, you will also visit the Hippodrome square. It is located in the heart of the old town of Istanbul and hosts some interesting monuments to observe. Among others, you may observe the German fountain, columns and obelisks. Your next stop is scheduled to take place at the Topaki Palace. Back in the Ottoman era, this building used to be the house of the Sultans. Nowadays, it is a museum with an impressive collection of items. As you walk around the various halls and rooms, you can admire the interesting Ottoman design and architecture.

After having a lunch at a local restaurant in the area, you will have some free time to visit the Egyptian bazaar. It is one of the most famous bazaars in Istanbul due to the amazing variety of spices and local delicacies that one can find there.

At the afternoon, get ready for an amazing experience. Accompanied by the guide you will embark on a boat and have a memorable boat cruise in Bosporus. Snap some nice photos as you sail between Asia and Europe and enjoy your last moments in Istanbul. Please remember that Bosporus Cruise Tour ticket from your tour guide. In our Turunc Istanbul Tour you will find the opportunity to visit Hagia Sophia during your free time in the midday. This iconic monument is now a museum and has a long history dating back to the Byzantine period. One of the key characteristics of this church is its enormous size, which makes it the biggest church of the Orthodoxy. With a midnight flight, you will return back to the airport from where this journey started. A car will drive you back to your hotel in Turunc.

 

The guide will be waiting with "Istanbul Tour" sign at the airport.

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.

(Flight time and Day: Wednesday/Saturday Dlm - Ist :06:15/ist-Dlm 23:50)

Bosporus tour and the diner is optional request of the guest, It is sold by the tour guide for 49 Euro

Program & Timetable

04:00 - 05:00 Pick up from the hotels (Time depends on location)

Arrival to the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Orientation trip to the Old Town
Visiting Blue Mosque - If the Blue Mosque is under renovation then Süleymaniye Mosque will be visited.
Visiting Hippodrome & German Fountain
Visiting Topkapı Palace (Without Harem)
Free time at the Mısır (Egyptian) Bazaar / Lunch Break
Bosporus Boat Trip between the two continents (Extra)
Dinner in Kumkapi (Extra)

Bus Trip to the airport

23:50 Departure from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
01:05 Arrival to the Dalaman Airport
Back to the Hotels (Time depends on location)