Sultanahmet Departure (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departures from Sultanahmet are scheduled at (10:00 - 11:00 - 12:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 - 15:00 - 16:00 - 17:00)

1. Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is renowned for the iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, adorned with mosaics, and the stunning Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its striking minarets. Sultanahmet Square features a park, gardens, and fountains, alongside the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the nearby 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The area is lined with shops, hotels, and traditional eateries.

2. Eminönü
Eminönü is a lively area where ferries dock near the city’s bustling bazaars. The Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, is a vibrant mix of carpets, textiles, lamps, and jewelry, with stalls offering fruits, teas, and spices. The Grand Bazaar’s halls are a dazzling array of carpets, fabrics, lamps, and jewelry. The Süleymaniye Mosque is a prominent feature, while the 16th-century Rustem Pasha Mosque is celebrated for its Iznik tiles.

3. Karaköy
Karaköy is a vibrant harborside district where trendy cafes and late-night cocktail bars coexist with local bakeries and family-run businesses. Studios and boutiques of young fashion designers are housed in Ottoman-era buildings adorned with street art, and there’s a flourishing modern art gallery scene. The 16th-century Klç Ali Paşa complex includes a mosque and therapeutic baths.

4. Galataport Istanbul
Galataport is a cruise ship port and mixed-use development in Istanbul’s Galata neighborhood. It is situated on the European side of the Bosphorus strait, where it meets the Golden Horn.

5. Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş
Dolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922 (Yıldız Palace was used in the interim). It is located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus strait.

6. Naval Museum
The Istanbul Naval Museum is a national naval museum located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 1897 by the Ottoman Minister of Navy Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha, the museum houses a significant collection of military artifacts related to the Ottoman Navy.

7. Beylerbeyi Palace
The Beylerbeyi Palace, meaning “Lord of Lords,” is situated in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of the Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Built as an Imperial Ottoman summer residence between 1861–1865, it is now located just north of the First Bosphorus Bridge.

8. Büyük Beşiktaş Çarşısı
The Beşiktaş Bazaar is a popular Sunday market in the Beşiktaş district. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a myriad of colors and friendly smiles. The market offers an impressive range of goods, from tomatoes to exclusive jewelry.

9. Taksim Square
Taksim Square, with its Republic Monument, is a bustling area for nightlife, shopping, and dining. Vintage trams run along Istiklal Caddesi, the city’s main pedestrian boulevard, lined with 19th-century buildings housing international shopping chains, movie theaters, and cafes. The dense network of side streets is filled with bars, antique shops, and rooftop eateries offering Bosphorus views.

10. Şişhane Sokak
Once known for its lighting shops and heavy traffic, Şişhane Sokak is rapidly transforming, featuring some of the most beautiful fin-de-siècle buildings and is easily accessible thanks to the new metro station. Few know the origin of the name, the 6th (Şeş in old Turkish, now only used in backgammon) Office, referring to the municipality headquarters of the 6th arrondissement, Istanbul’s first modern municipality.

11. Egyptian Bazaar
The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the city’s largest bazaars. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

12. Sultanahmet
The conclusion of this exciting journey.

Points of Interest

• Blue Mosque

• Eminönü Pier

• Karaköy

• Galata Tower

• Dolmabahçe Palace

• Naval Museum

• Beylerbeyi Palace

• Beşiktaş

• Taksim Square

• Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market)

• Professional licensed driver
• Internet access
• A-day valid ticket
• Audio-guide (8 languages)

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