Extraordinary Circle Istanbul 10-Hour Day Trip with Breakfast, Lunch, Turkish Bath, and Bosphorus Cruise
by Circle Istanbul
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The Extraordinary Circle Istanbul 10-Hour Day Trip begins at Taksim Square, the central point of the city, where participants meet the licensed professional guide. The group walks to the Cihangir Mosque area for a traditional Turkish breakfast lasting one hour. After breakfast, the tour continues to Karakoy Rihtim for a 30-minute baklava tasting at Karakoy Gulluoglu, a family bakery known for pistachio baklava. Next, visitors spend 30 minutes exploring Karakoy, a district known for its cafes, bars, and restaurants. From Karakoy, the group takes a 20-minute ferry ride across the Bosphorus Strait to Kadikoy on Istanbul’s Asian side, traveling between two continents. Guests have two hours to explore Kadikoy, a liberal neighborhood popular with expats. Following this, the tour includes a one-hour Bosphorus cruise, traveling between the continents of Europe and Asia. After the cruise, the group returns to Kadikoy Iskelesi for a 30-minute lunch at a small kebap house specializing in chicken doner kebap. The afternoon continues with a one-hour visit to Balat, Istanbul’s Jewish district, where some synagogues remain active and Jewish architectural influences are visible. The tour then offers a 30-minute traditional Turkish bath experience, allowing participants to try this longstanding local custom. Afterwards, the group visits the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Fener district, known for its boutique coffee shops and quiet back streets, spending one hour there. The tour concludes back at Taksim Square near Istiklal Street with approximately 30 minutes at a traditional Turkish restaurant called Meyhane for a final meal. The entire day lasts about 10 hours and involves significant walking. All transportation, meals, snacks, the Turkish bath, and guiding services are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Taksim Square
Taksim Square is considered the heart of Istanbul and serves as the meeting point for the tour.
30 min
Cihangir Mosque
A traditional Turkish breakfast is served here, highlighting Turkish cuisine which is known worldwide and values breakfast as an important meal.
60 min
Karakoy Rihtim
Guests taste baklava at Karakoy Gulluoglu, a famous family bakery known for making some of the best baklava in Istanbul, a pistachio-based Middle Eastern dessert.
30 min
Karakoy
Karakoy is a hip and artistic district featuring bars, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, where the group spends about 30 minutes.
30 min
Kadikoy Iskelesi
After a 20-minute ferry ride, the tour reaches Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul, crossing from Europe to Asia and traveling between 2 continents. Kadikoy is considered the most beautiful area of Istanbul's Asian side and is preferred by expats for its open-minded and liberal character.
120 min
Bosphorus Strait
The group takes a 1-hour cruise along the Bosphorus, traveling between 2 continents, Asia and Europe. This cruise is one of the essential activities in Istanbul.
90 min
Kadikoy Iskelesi
Lunch is served at a small kebap house in Kadikoy, known for preparing the best chicken doner kebap in the city.
30 min
Balat
Balat is Istanbul's Jewish district, featuring active synagogues and architectural influences from the Jewish community, making it a notable area to explore.
60 min
Turkish Bath Experience
Visitors spend 30 minutes at a traditional Turkish bath, a key cultural activity in Turkey, offering a memorable and fun experience.
30 min
Patriarchate Of Constantinople
The tour visits the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the Fener district, known for boutique coffee shops and intriguing back streets.
60 min
Taksim Square
The tour returns to Taksim Square for the final stop, including time to visit Istiklal Street and lunch at the traditional Turkish restaurant Meyhane.
29 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
End point
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Extraordinary Circle Istanbul 10-Hour Day Trip with Breakfast, Lunch, Turkish Bath, and Bosphorus Cruise
by Circle Istanbul
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$400Overview
The Extraordinary Circle Istanbul 10-Hour Day Trip begins at Taksim Square, the central point of the city, where participants meet the licensed professional guide. The group walks to the Cihangir Mosque area for a traditional Turkish breakfast lasting one hour. After breakfast, the tour continues to Karakoy Rihtim for a 30-minute baklava tasting at Karakoy Gulluoglu, a family bakery known for pistachio baklava. Next, visitors spend 30 minutes exploring Karakoy, a district known for its cafes, bars, and restaurants. From Karakoy, the group takes a 20-minute ferry ride across the Bosphorus Strait to Kadikoy on Istanbul’s Asian side, traveling between two continents. Guests have two hours to explore Kadikoy, a liberal neighborhood popular with expats. Following this, the tour includes a one-hour Bosphorus cruise, traveling between the continents of Europe and Asia. After the cruise, the group returns to Kadikoy Iskelesi for a 30-minute lunch at a small kebap house specializing in chicken doner kebap. The afternoon continues with a one-hour visit to Balat, Istanbul’s Jewish district, where some synagogues remain active and Jewish architectural influences are visible. The tour then offers a 30-minute traditional Turkish bath experience, allowing participants to try this longstanding local custom. Afterwards, the group visits the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Fener district, known for its boutique coffee shops and quiet back streets, spending one hour there. The tour concludes back at Taksim Square near Istiklal Street with approximately 30 minutes at a traditional Turkish restaurant called Meyhane for a final meal. The entire day lasts about 10 hours and involves significant walking. All transportation, meals, snacks, the Turkish bath, and guiding services are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Taksim Square
Taksim Square is considered the heart of Istanbul and serves as the meeting point for the tour.
30 min
Cihangir Mosque
A traditional Turkish breakfast is served here, highlighting Turkish cuisine which is known worldwide and values breakfast as an important meal.
60 min
Karakoy Rihtim
Guests taste baklava at Karakoy Gulluoglu, a famous family bakery known for making some of the best baklava in Istanbul, a pistachio-based Middle Eastern dessert.
30 min
Karakoy
Karakoy is a hip and artistic district featuring bars, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, where the group spends about 30 minutes.
30 min
Kadikoy Iskelesi
After a 20-minute ferry ride, the tour reaches Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul, crossing from Europe to Asia and traveling between 2 continents. Kadikoy is considered the most beautiful area of Istanbul's Asian side and is preferred by expats for its open-minded and liberal character.
120 min
Bosphorus Strait
The group takes a 1-hour cruise along the Bosphorus, traveling between 2 continents, Asia and Europe. This cruise is one of the essential activities in Istanbul.
90 min
Kadikoy Iskelesi
Lunch is served at a small kebap house in Kadikoy, known for preparing the best chicken doner kebap in the city.
30 min
Balat
Balat is Istanbul's Jewish district, featuring active synagogues and architectural influences from the Jewish community, making it a notable area to explore.
60 min
Turkish Bath Experience
Visitors spend 30 minutes at a traditional Turkish bath, a key cultural activity in Turkey, offering a memorable and fun experience.
30 min
Patriarchate Of Constantinople
The tour visits the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the Fener district, known for boutique coffee shops and intriguing back streets.
60 min
Taksim Square
The tour returns to Taksim Square for the final stop, including time to visit Istiklal Street and lunch at the traditional Turkish restaurant Meyhane.
29 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
End point
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.