One-day Tour to Istanbul from Alanya

If you want to combine a relaxed holiday on the beach and acquaintance with a noisy metropolis populated since ancient times, a trip to Istanbul from Alanya is just what you need. For one day you will plunge into a turbulent stream of historical events and enjoy the unique colors of the legendary city.

What awaits you on the tour?

Istanbul is the heir to Byzantine Constantinople, the capital of four powerful empires.  It is approximately 800 km from Alanya. That’s why the tourists are brought here by plane. The flight takes only an hour. The organizers will help you to make all necessary arrangements. There is a shuttle service to the airport and back to the hotel.
In Istanbul you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide-historian and undertake a fascinating journey into the eastern fairy tale. The first site is the Topkapi Palace which is considered to be the center of luxury and wealth of the Ottoman Empire.
You will see the interior decoration, the stunning Bosphorus panorama and a garden with blossoming roses. If you wish to visit the once-closed harem of Topkapi, the golden cage of the famous Roksolana, you have to pay an extra fee.
The next landmark is the Aya-Sofia Mosque, a symbol of the golden age of Byzantium with more than 1500-year history. Before the construction of Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Rome, it was the largest Christian church in the world. Its magnificence makes even atheists tremble.
After lunch you will be taken to the main square of Istanbul – Hippodrome (Ahmedi). Once there were gladiatorial fights and chariot races. The Byzantine columns and obelisks and the German fountain, which was presented by Kaiser William II to the city, are kept till the present time.
On the Hippodrome Square there is the Sultanahmet Mosque, or the Blue Mosque, built in the style of Aya Sofia in the 17th century. It is the next point of the excursion route. Its interior is decorated with more than 20,000 handmade white-and-blue tiles.
To fully embrace the spirit of Turkey, you have to visit the city’s second largest market, the Egyptian Bazaar. You will have time to buy authentic oriental sweets, spices, tea, delicacies, textiles, souvenirs, etc.
The yacht trip along «the soul of Istanbul» Bosphorus, which unites Europe with Asia, finalizes the tour. Here you can watch the city lurk in the twilight and have a snack before going back.

How should you prepare for the tour?

When going on a trip, could you, please, take:
– documents (a passport);
– a hat;
– cozy footwear;;
– Sunglasses and sunscreen;
– smartphone or camera;
– money for shopping.
A long-sleeved shirt would be nice. The weather in Istanbul is often a little cooler than in the resorts. Closed clothes are also useful for visiting religious sites.
Book in advance the one-day tour to Istanbul on our website, but note that in the high season tickets are quickly sold. Once you’ve been here, you’ll be eager to return to this city of contrasts, an open-air museum where East and West meet.