If you want to live a local experience, enjoy one of the richest cuisines in the world and understand the history and the current situation of Istanbul and Turkey then it is wise to be part of the excursions from Istanbul that we organize. We at Turkey Tours by Local Guides make possible having such excursions, which are affordable and comfortable.
The Excursions That You Need To Experience
There are many such excursions that we organize. It would be wise to know about some of them before you come to Istanbul so that you can enjoy the most.
The Blue Mosque: The Original name is Sultan Ahmet Camii but since the dominant color inside is blue; it is called Blue Mosque now. Our excursions from Istanbul will take you to this mosque, which is built under Sedefkar Mehmed Aga, one of the students of famous Architect Sinan. Once you get in, you will be amazed with the Iznik tiles in different colors but mostly blue. We have 21046 pieces of them.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople: Our excursions from Istanbul will take you to one of the most significant sights in Istanbul, the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Emperor Septimius Severus originally built it in 203AD to compensate the damage he had done to the city a couple years ago. You can see and enjoy the past having a look at the Egyptian obelisk, Serpent Column, The Column of Constantine Porphyrogenitus and the German Fountain.
We are a group of tourism professionals who devoted their lives to this country TURKEY. We arrange such excursions from Istanbul at an affordable rate and offer you a means to travel comfortably so that there is no distraction in your enjoyment.
Hagia Sophia: Before the first Hagia Sophia was built, there was a pagan temple on the same spot and Constantine The Great planned to build the first church there. Our excursions from Istanbul will take you there and you can see the present building which is mostly original and in extremely good condition. At the inside of the building, it is possible to see some Christian icons, Islamic additions made by the Ottomans.
Topkapi Palace: Your tour of Istanbul would not be complete if you do not visit Topkapi Palace. Booking your seat in the excursions from Istanbul that we organize you can enjoy the one of the most popular attractions and most visited museum in Turkey. With its four courtyards, today it is the second largest palace complex in the World covering an overall area of 700,000 square meters. You will be thrilled to have a look at The sword of David, The staff of Moses, The turban of joseph, The cooker of Abraham, The arm and the skull of John the Baptist, The robes of Mohammad, The old keys and locks of Holy Kaaba in Mecca, The sword of Mohammad and many more important objects.
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