The bus tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to Ortaköy, a coastal district known for its luxurious panorama of the bridge construction across the Bosphorus Strait. You will visit an observation deck near Dolmabahçe Palace, from where you can admire the sea and the palace itself – a recognized masterpiece of Ottoman Baroque architecture, which served as a residence for all Ottoman sultans and the first president of the Turkish Republic.
The further route of the trip passes through the Etiler district – the center of the most expensive shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, after which you will arrive in the Levent district, where a stop will be made. Here everyone can go up to the observation deck of the Sapphire shopping and entertainment center – the tallest skyscraper in the country, to admire the stunning view of the most picturesque quarters of Istanbul from there.
Then the bus will turn onto the narrow streets of the central Mecidiyeköy district, heading towards the Pierre Loti Café, which became famous for its observation deck overlooking the Golden Horn Bay and the coast. And if you want particularly unforgettable sensations, be sure to go up to the observation deck and descend from it using the cable car.
Group tours of Istanbul include a visit to Sultanahmet Square – the main city square located in the Old City area. Here your eyes will behold such remarkable monuments as the majestic Hagia Sophia, ancient Greek columns, the Egyptian obelisk, the elegant Blue Mosque, and much more. And while moving towards the Old City, the bus will drive along the Marmara Sea embankment, which runs along the mighty fortress walls of legendary Constantinople with their dozens of towers and the famous Golden Gate.
Sightseeing tours of Istanbul are conducted on modern, well-equipped buses, which makes the trip even more pleasant. And if you happen to be in Istanbul during the rainy season, this option of getting to know the city becomes even more preferable due to the lack of need to contend with the vagaries of the weather.
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