Bosphorus Cruise Tour

 

If you are visiting Istanbul, the Bosphorus Cruise must be on your list because from the Bosphorus Cruise you can see the entire city.

The Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea are connected by the natural waterway known as the Bosphorus strait. It divides Istanbul into its European and Asian parts, making it an extremely significant waterway.

As Manolya Tours, we strongly advise you to take a Bosphorus Cruise Tour at sunset on a private yacht or on one of our daytime or nighttime Bosphorus Cruises. Please learn more about Istanbul through our daily tours, which include Turkish Night Show Cruise, Bosphorus Tour by Boat and Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show.

The Turkish name for the Bosphorus is Boazici, which translates to "inner strait." Due to its strategic location as the only route from the Black Sea into the Mediterranean, along with the Dardanelles strait, it has played a significant role throughout history.

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What is Bosphorus Cruise Price?

Every day, we offer a couple Bosphorus Cruise Tours and an Istanbul Turkish night. For the Bosphorus Cruise, we have various rates. The cost of a day cruise, which includes two tours, is 20 euros per person. You should visit our office to schedule a meeting, and we will transport you there.

There will be a live tour guide who uses a microphone to explain the Bosphorus. We'll give you three choices (12:30, 16:00, 18:00). It will take about 3 hours to get to Turkish Night Istanbul if you want to do it at night. Dinner is also included, along with Turkish Night Shows including belly dancing, kafkas dancing, and Turkish folk dancing.

From hotels in the city center, one of our drivers will pick you up and drop you off. There are many options such menu with alcohol and without alcohol, which are the best Turkish Night Istanbul.  Please visit our website frequently or contact with us about your menu for the best price.

You can watch our videos on YouTube and follow us on social media using the name Manolya Tours, and we highly recommend the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.

If you wish to take a Private Bosphorus Cruise, we advise either a Private Standard Yacht Tour in İstanbul, or a Private Luxury Yacht Tour in İstanbul. If you let us know what you need, we'll be happy to organize it for you. We can also create certain wedding or party planning organizations. Send us an email at info@manolyatour.com to let us know what you need!

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

It must be on your plan when you are in Istanbul. Because if you skip the Bosphorus Cruise Tour, you'll truly miss out on a lot. Therefore, we strongly advise you to complete it before you go from Istanbul. We will be happy to assist you in scheduling a daytime or nighttime Bosphorus Cruise Tour.

Istanbul is completely different at night compared to during the day. If you send us an email with your schedule, we'll be happy to set up a Bosphorus Cruise for you. We have various private yachts for you, even if there are only 2 of you. If you have a large group, we may set up a private boat or yacht for you. If you want to join at night, we will provide you shuttle service.

If you want to do during the day, we will advice you to use public transportation to reach our office or meeting point to start the tour.

Turkish Night İstanbul

You must experience Istanbul Turkish Night if you're visiting Istanbul because we will see a wide variety of programs from various regions of Turkey. Turkey is a large nation. As a result, each component of it has a separate show. However, you have the chance to see performances of Sema Dance, Turkish Folk Team, Kafkas, Romany, and Belly Dance.

We will set up one that is at a restaurant if you don't want to do it on the Bosphorus. Therefore, you are not required to perform anything on the boat. You can be picked up at the hotel and dropped off at the hotel using our shuttle service. You can choose from selections like fish, chicken, or meatballs while choosing your menu.

Please also note that we have vegetarian’s menu. We will also offer you meze plate and salad before the main dish. There are two menus for you such as with alcohol and without alcohol. By choosing one of our packages, you will have chance to enjoy your Best Turkish Night Istanbul.

Best Dinner Cruise İstanbul

There are numerous companies that arrange Turkish Night Istanbul or Dinner Cruises in Istanbul. However, their experiences differ from ours so far anyway. We have about 20 years of professional experience, and we offer the Best Turkish Night and Best Dinner Cruise in Istanbul.

because we have been in this company for a long time and understand what our customers enjoy and dislike. As a result, you will enjoy ourselves immensely and highly suggest us to all of your friends who visit Istanbul.

There are numerous companies that have just been operating for a few years or even months. For this reason, you ought to give us a go and enjoy your Best Turkish Night Istanbul.

Why must do Bosphorus Boat Tour?

The Bosphorus Boat Tour is a must-do. Because there is no other way to quickly view the all of Istanbul. No matter how frequently you've been to Istanbul because when you walk in Istanbul, all you can see are the houses and structures that are right in front of you.

However, if you take the Bosphorus Boat Tour, you can see all of Istanbul. There are several gorgeous palaces, homes, and forts. During this tour, you will visit both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul.

As Manolya Travel Agency, we advise you to try our Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus: Turkish Night Show Cruise & Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show.

Please send us an email at (info@manolyatour.com).

İSTANBUL TOUR GUİDE

 

                 As official Manolya TravelAgency, we are organising tours in İstanbul and all over Turkey. Since İstanbul and Turkey are very popular destinations in the World, a lot of tourists are visiting country every year. That is why tourists need professional and trustable services in İstanbul and Turkey. All Tour Guides and Travel Agencies must have lisence from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism. You can control lisence of tour guide and Travel Agencies online as well.  If you take our İstanbul Tour Guide Service, you can skip the line of Museums and save a lot of time. Furthermore, you can get a lot of information about turkish history and culture with our İstanbulTour Guide. If you want to have Turkey Tour with our Private Tour Guide, we will be glad to assist you to make a Turkey Tour Package with you.

                If you dont have İstanbul TourGuide in İstanbul, you will feel that you are lost in city. Since the city is very big and very crowded, you dont understand where to go and what to do and from where to start. Thats is why as a official Manolya Tours, we will be glad to help you about İstanbul Tours and Turkey Tour Packages. Since İstanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Kuşadası are very famous places to visit, we have partner agencies at these places to assist our clients when they visit. But our main İstanbul Travel Agency is located at Sultanahmet/Fatih/İstanbul. If you have limited time about visiting İstanbul or Turkey, we will be glad to give you best İstanbul Tour Guide program or Turkey Tour Package.

                When you get our Cappadocia Tour, we will be glad to arrange your Cappadocia Cave Hotel and Cappadocia Private Guide service as well. Since it is not like İstanbul, there is not metro or common public transportation. That is why you need private car and guide in Cappadocia. If you want to visit Ephesus and seven churches, you will need Private Tour Guide and private car with driver. It will make your visit easy and memorable. You dont need to worry about anything. As Turkey Travel Agency, we will organise all details for you.

 

                Since you are planning a trip to Turkey, we will offer you to start from İstanbul. Since İstanbul is very big city, you will need minimum 3-4 days tos tay and feel city well. Even if you you stay more than 1 month, you cant finish İstanbul. But it will be a good start for you. We are one of the best İstanbul Travel Agency in İstanbul such as İstanbul Trip Guide services.

As a İstanbul Travel Agency, we give best İstanbul Tour Packages, Turkey Tour Packages and İstanbul Tour Guide, İstanbul Private Guide services for our clients.

Hagia Sophia

 

About Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ayasofya in Turkish), located in Sultanahmet, is unquestionably one of Istanbul's most spectacular attractions and is frequently referred to be the eighth wonder of the world. This is the best to review its past versions to see why Its past must be among the most chaotic of any landmark in the entire world.

As Manolya Travel Agency, we highly recommend you to visit Hagia Sophia Mosque and choose Istanbul Tour Guide and Istanbul Private Tour Guide from our website. Besides, our clients also like to join Private Taste of Two Continents Food Tour & Bosphorus Tour by Boat to get the most out of Istanbul city.

The existing structure was actually the third church to be constructed here. The first two, which were constructed in 360 and 415 CE, respectively, were both completely destroyed during the turbulent Byzantine era. The current structure was constructed in the sixth century by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church that would surpass the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.

The building, which stood for nearly a thousand years as the biggest Christian church in the world, was constructed in just five years with the assistance of almost 11,000 people.

Many of its original relics can now be located in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice because the Crusaders replaced the Patriarch of Constantinople in 1204 with a Latin bishop. Byzantine Emperor Justinian asserted that the temple itself was so lavishly and aesthetically decorated, and stated "Solomon, I have outdone thee!"

Mehmet the Conqueror declared the Hagia Sophia a mosque and offered Friday prayers there immediately following the Ottoman Turks' takeover of Constantinople in 1453 and the ensuing plunder.

It was regarded as one of the most sacred mosques in the entire Muslim world. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, and the Rustem Pasha Mosque were all modeled after this mosque, which also functioned as Istanbul's main mosque for approximately 500 years.

In 1935, the Hagia Sophia Turkey opened as a museum on Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the Council of Ministers' orders.

Nearly 10,000 people visit it daily today, while the Turkish Ministry of Tourism said that more than 3 million people visited it in 2013. The Hagia Sophia Museum was transformed back to a mosque on July 17, 2020, after the Turkish government made an unexpected and startling decision.

Surprising Facts

The dome of the Hagia Sophia represents a revolution in architectural history, which is 180 feet high and 100 feet wide. Four minarets that were constructed during the Ottoman era surround the enormous dome today.

The upper gallery of the temple, which served as the women's portion during both the Byzantine and Ottoman eras, is where the majority of the Christian mosaics are found. The earliest mosaic is from the ninth century CE.

The Hagia Sophia's magnificent size and design so troubled architect Sinan that he dedicated his entire life to improving it. He finally accomplished this with his masterwork, the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, whose dome claims to be just inches larger.

The magnificent mosaics, include the brilliant Desis mosaic of Christ, John the Baptist, and the Virgin Mary from the thirteenth century.

The meeting of the two religions: Islam and Christianity can be seen in the symbols used, such as the central mihrab (which points in the direction of Mecca) that is covered by a mosaic in the apse showing the Virgin and Child.

The northwest corner of the structure's bronze-covered "wishing column," which is supposed to offer healing properties (after Justinian realized his head against it and his headache had gone away). As you make a wish, insert your thumb through the hole and twist your wrist.

Hagia Sophia Entrance Information

Since Hagia Sophia is a mosque today, there is no ticket or admission cost for Hagia Sophia. Therefore, you do not need to pay any fee for this extraordinary architecture. But Hagia Sophia is pretty busy the whole year and you may stay in long queues and waste your time.

So, we recommend our guests to join our fast track tours that are allowed you with our professional guide to skip the waiting lines and have all your time to spend in Hagia Sophia and have the opportunity to take Hagia Sophia photos.

There are several Istanbul Tour Guide and Istanbul Private Tour Guide in which you can join to visit Hagia Sophia such as Istanbul Old City Tour, Half Day Morning Old City İstanbul Tour & Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Old City Group Tour offered by Manolya Travel Agency.

If you join one of our tours, we will help you to skip the long ticket queues and spend more time exploring the mosque instead of waiting in line. If you take Istanbul Tour Guide, you will learn a lot of information from the tour guide about the Hagia Sophia to make your visit unforgettable and to enjoy each part of the mosque.

With our Istanbul Private Tour Guide services, you can learn much more about Turkish culture and the ottoman empire.

In addition, we have other tours such as Turkish Night Show Cruise, Private Yacht Tour in İstanbul, Sunset Cruise Istanbul, Two Continents with Dolmabahce Palace Tour and Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul, which will also make your Istanbul visit memorable.

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

 

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Bosphorus Cruise must be in your list if you are visiting İstanbul. Because you can see whole İstanbul from Bosphorus Cruise.

Bosphorus is a natural strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Therefore, it is a very strategic waterway and separates the European part from the Asian part of Istanbul.

As Manolya Tours, we highly recommend you to do Bosphorus Cruise tour during sunset with a private yacht or with one of our Bosphorus Cruise during day time or night cruise during evening time.

Please get more information from our Istanbul Daily Tours such as Turkish Night Show Cruise, Bosphorus Tour by Boat, Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show, Private Standard Yacht Tour in İstanbul, Private Luxury Yacht Tour in İstanbul, Sunset Cruise Istanbul.

Bosphorus is known in Turkish as Boğazici which means “inner strait”. Not only today since the ancient times it was always an important role because of its strategic location, being the only passage from the Black Sea into the Mediterranean, along with the Dardanelles strait.

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What is Bosphorus Cruise Price?

We have a few Bosphorus Cruise Tours and Istanbul Turkish night every day. We have different prices for Bosphorus Cruise. If you want to do day cruise which is for 2 tours, it will cost you 20 euro per person. You should come to our Office for meeting and we will take you to meeting point.

There will be a live guide who explains Bosphorus by microphone. We will have 3 options for you (10:00, 13:00, 16:00). If you want to do at night, it will be about 3 hours Turkish night Istanbul. But it includes Dinner, Turkish Night Shows such as Belly Dance, Kafkas Dance and Turkish Folk Dance.

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Our drivers will come to pick you up from city center hotels and drop off back after the tour finish. You will see whole İstanbul under the light during this Bosphorus Cruise. It will cost you only 35 euro without alcohol and 45 euro with alcohol, which are the best Turkish night Istanbul.

Under the name of Manolya Tours, we highly recommend you Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and you can watch our videos on YouTube and follow us on social media with the name of Manolya Tours.”

If you want to do it private, we will recommend you Private Yacht Tour. If you tell us your needs, we will be glad to help you to organize it for you. We can make some party or wedding organizations as well. Please e-mail(info@manolyatour.com) to us about your needs!

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

It must be in your list during your visit in İstanbul. Because you will really miss a lot if you don’t do Bosphorus Cruise Tour. So, we highly recommend you to do it before you leave from İstanbul. We will be glad to help you to do Bosphorus Cruise Tour during day time or at night, too.

Because İstanbul is totally different at nights and during day time. If you mail to us about your time, we will be glad to arrange one of Bosphorus Cruise for you. Even if you are 2 people, we have some private yachts for you. If you are a big group of people, we will arrange private boat or yacht for you.

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Or you can join one of our dinner cruises tours to reduce price as well. If you do at night, there will shuttle service for you. If you want to day time, you can use public transportation to reach our Office or meeting point to start Bosphorus Cruise Tour. You will have options such as with alcohol or without alcohol during at Night.

Turkish Night İstanbul

If you are coming İstanbul, you must try Istanbul Turkish night. Because we will watch many different shows from different region of Turkey. Turkey is a big country. As a result, we have different shows from each part of it. But you have opportunity to watch such as Sema Dance, Turkish Folk Team, Kafkas, Romany and Belly Dance performances.

If you don’t want to do it on the Bosphorus, we will arrange the one which is in a restaurant. So, you don’t have to do it on the boat. We have shuttle service to take you from Hotel and drop off you back to hotel again. You will have options to select your menu such as Fish, Chicken or Meatball.

If you are vegetarian, we have vegetarian menu for you. Of course, you will have meze plate and salad before you get your main dish. We have two menus for you such as with alcohol and no alcohol. By getting one of our packages, you can enjoy your best Turkish night Istanbul or in Cappadocia.

Best Dinner Cruise İstanbul

There are many companies which they organize Dinner Cruises in İstanbul or Turkish night Istanbul. But they don’t have same experience which we have so far. We have about 20 years’ experience and Best Dinner Cruise İstanbul and best Turkish night Istanbul.

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Because we do this business for long years and know what our clients like and don’t like. Therefore, we will have great time with us and will recommend us to all of your friends who come to İstanbul. There are many companies which have started this business only in a few years or event months. That is why you should try with us and have a good experience for best Turkish night Istanbul.

Why must do Bosphorus Boat Tour?

You must do Bosphorus Boat Tour. Because that is the only way to see whole İstanbul in a short time. It doesn’t matter how many times you have visited İstanbul. Because by walking in İstanbul, you can only see buildings and houses which are around you. But if you join Bosphorus Boat Tour, you have possibility to see all İstanbul.

There are very nice Palaces, Houses and Fortresses. You will see Asian and European side of İstanbul during this tour.

As Manolya Tours, we highly recommend you to try our Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus:  Turkish Night Show Cruise & Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show.

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Best Istanbul Tour Package

 

Best Istanbul Tour Package

As Manolya Travel Agency, we are located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul and will be glad to see you in our Office. As an official Travel Agency, we have many guided Istanbul tour package for you. If you check our Manolya Tour Travel Agency website, you will have more information.

If you contact us, we will be glad to send you our offers as well. You can save your time and money with us.

As you know, İstanbul is really busy city with its 15 million population. When the city gets tourists during high season, it is becoming busier. You may need to wait on line of museums for long time.

That is why you need to join our official best Istanbul tour package. You will skip the line of museums with our guides and get enough information about city and museums. Furthermore, it will be very informative tour for you.

We highly recommend you to check our İstanbul Tour Package such as Istanbul Old City Tour, Istanbul Private Tour Guide.

Old City Hotel Istanbul

Istanbul has really old history and the population of city is raising every year. That is why there are new settlements in İstanbul. If you are visiting İstanbul, you should definitely visit old city which is name Sultanahmet Square.

It will be possible to visit Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern and City Walls of Constantinople. If you check our Istanbul Tour Package, you will understand that we offer mostly Old City Hotel Istanbul for you.

We can also arrange 2 days Istanbul tour package, 3 days Istanbul tour package, luxury Istanbul tour package.

Because if you take your hotel in old city Sultanahmet, you will enjoy more and will save a lot of time. You will walk most of places by walking without any transportation. That is why we highly recommend our clients to stay in old Istanbul area. If you need any help, we can arrange or recommend you some beautiful hotels in old city.

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Turkish Bath Istanbul

Turkish Baths date all the way back to the 14th century and inspired by Roman practices in bathing. Baths were a source for both community gathering and hygiene maintenance at the same time.

Because most of people has no shower at their home. Baths (Hamams) were only option for that reason. Then baths were designed to be a local point in city centers and accessible to everyone.

The baths can be related to Islam as a form of cleaning before visiting a mosque for a pray.

That is why they have built most of Turkish Baths close to mosques during the Ottoman Empire. You can find many Hamams (Baths) around mosques.

What should you wear while having Turkish Bath?

There are always separate entrances and sections for men and women for all Turkish Baths. If you’re going as a couple or girl, you will meet them outside after having bath.

Women and men are always separate from each other and it is not acceptable in Islam religion as well. Women will make massage for women and men will make massage for the men.

Please don’t forget to bring new clothes if you want to do as the Turks do and consider this your bath for the day.

Turkish bath is much different from a Russian bath or Moroccan hammam. There will be small rooms of dry heat rather than saunas.

After a sweat for 10-15 minutes in the dry heat room, you’ll have access to the larger communal pool, usually an ornately built marble room with tall ceilings and skylights for natural lighting, where you can relax and lie down alone as long as you want.

We recommend you to pay extra for an attendant to wash and scrub you. If you don’t want that, you can wash yourself too.

You’ll be foamed with soap and scrubbed down with an exfoliant paste. You should not worry when you see gray-colored “noodles” sloughing off your skin during exfoliation. Those are just the layers of your dead skin you. A traditional treatment usually includes a massage as well.

If you contact us, we will be glad to help you for a good Turkish Bath. We will recommend you a local and traditional one. Because there are many baths around. But all baths are not same. That is why we will be glad to help you for best Turkish Bath.

Please check our Istanbul Tour Package to have more information.

Gallipoli Troy

We have Gallipoli Day Tour and Troy Tour from Istanbul. You can check our Istanbul Tour Package on Manolya Tour website and get more information about our prices.

Our driver and guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning. Please contact us and let us know about your hotel location. So that we can let you know about pick up time. Because İstanbul is so big city and consists of two continents. We have only shuttle services from city center hotels.

If you are far away from city center, you need to reach pick up point by yourself or we can arrange it for you if you let us know.

It will be full day tour and back to İstanbul about 11:30pm.

If you want to stay there, we can arrange 1 Night 2 Days Tour for you. If you want this option, please let us know.

• 06:00 – 07:00 Pick up from hostels / hotels in ıstanbul
• Breakfast on-route (at your own expense )
• 00 Arrive at Eceabat - Lunch at Eceabat including Package
• Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour visiting
• Brighton Beach
• Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• ANZAC Commemoration Site
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial
• Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches & tunnels)
• 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
• The Nek
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
• Arrive İstanbul 11:30pm

Please contact us for this Package and we will be glad to help you.

Istanbul Tour Guide

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Istanbul Tour Guide

Istanbul Tour Guide

Istanbul Tour Guide must be if you are visiting Istanbul for your first trip. Because Istanbul has such a long history and rich city with its mix culture from all over Turkey. It is really big city with its population and biggest city in Turkey and Europe. Even if you come a few times, you can easily get lost inside city. That is why you need İstanbul Tour Guide with you.

As Manolya Tour Travel Agency, we have guided Istanbul tour package and can organize private guided tour Istanbul turkey for you. When you have official licensed tour guide with you, you can skip the of museums and get information about Turkish history and culture. Because we can provide you the best tour guide in Istanbul.

If you want to learn about history of Istanbul and discover Istanbul, you should hire a local tour guide in Istanbul for sure. Because you cannot do so much without a guide. You may wait on the line of museums for long hours.

“We will make your visits memorable!”

İstanbul Tour Package

We have different Istanbul Tour Packages according to your needs. That is why you can visit our İstanbul Tours Page and check options for you. If you want a different package, we can make it ready for you as well. We provide Istanbul tours with your language speaking guide all around the year who is best tour guide Istanbul and every day you can join one of our daily Istanbul tours or you can choice one of our Istanbul tour packages such as Istanbul Old City Tour, Half Day Morning Old City İstanbul Tour, Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Old City Group Tour, Fast Track Topkapi Palace Tour, Fast Track Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace Tour, Fast Track Basilica Cistern Tour. If you want to be in group, it will be more reasonable. But if you want private tour, we can organize it for you as well.

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Istanbul Tour Guide

 

Istanbul travel guide

For anyone who wants to take a trip to Istanbul, having an Istanbul travel guide can be beneficial. Because it provides compact information about travel and life in this city to tourists and travelers.

So before traveling to Istanbul, the beautiful city of Asia and Europe, read the travel guide to Istanbul offered by Manolya Tour Travel Agency.

Introducing the city of Istanbul

Istanbul is the bustling and popular metropolis of Turkey that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. A variety of historical sights to modern and diverse shopping centers in Istanbul will entertain and surprise you.

Istanbul private tour guide will provide you the best information to make your visit easy and comfortable.

As you probably know, Istanbul is a city between the two continents of Asia and Europe! A city that connects two continents with the famous Bosphorus Bridge. In this way, by crossing the Bosphorus, you will reach the European neighborhoods of the city from the Asian neighborhoods.

The city of Istanbul has an area of about 2,576 square kilometers and a population equal to 15,214,177 people live in this city.

Practical knowledge

• Visa: not required for some countries
• Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
• Local time: GMT+3
• Official language: Istanbul Turkish
• The religion of the majority of people: Islam
• Best season to travel: All seasons
• Sightseeing style: historical, shopping, sightseeing, nightlife
• City electricity type: 230 V/50 Hz
• Souvenirs: Turkish coffee, Turkish sweets and delights such as baklava and spices, ornaments, Turkish clothing, decorative lamps, etc.
• The best place to stay: around Taksim Square and neighborhoods such as Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Eminönü, Karaköy, and Galata. Additionally, Manolya Tour provide local tour guide Istanbul, which is very professional and experienced.

Essential numbers

Turkey phone code: +90

Istanbul phone code: 212 for European areas, 216 for Asian areas

Police: 155

Fire department: 110

Ambulance: 112

Access ways from Istanbul Airport to the city center

Istanbul Airport is about 45 kilometers away from the city center. Use these ways to get out of the airport and reach Istanbul:

• Bus: Istanbul Airport has special buses to different parts of Istanbul. Therefore, it doesn’t matter where your accommodation is, depending on where you made your Istanbul hotel reservation, the bus you need to board varies. Depending on which area of Istanbul your destination is, the bus you are looking for departs from the airport every 15 to 40 minutes and of course you pay a different fare. If your destination is the city center, you will be on the way with these buses in about an hour and a half and you will pay a fare equal to 18 liras.
• Taxi: The taxi fare from Istanbul airport to the city center is around 200 to 250 Turkish lira. Of course, don’t forget that this fare will increase at night and if you are waiting for the taxi driver and have a large volume of luggage and luggage.

Famous sights of Istanbul

Istanbul is one of those cities where most tourists are familiar with its famous sights before their trip. As Manolya Tours, we suggest you several tour guide Istanbul. Some of the most attractive and famous of Istanbul are:

Hagia Sophia:

The first place you will come across and you will witness its splendor and beauty from different parts of the city is Hagia Sophia. A mosque that has been turned into a museum and is more than 1000 years old. It is not bad to know that Hagia Sophia was built by the Romans as a church before it was a mosque.

To get the best information, please choose the best tour guide in Istanbul form Manolya Tours such as Istanbul Private Tour Guide, Istanbul Old City Tour, Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Old City Group Tour, Half Day Morning Old City İstanbul Tour.

Dolmabahçe Palace:

Dolmabahçe is one of the royal and magnificent palaces of Istanbul, which is located right next to the famous waterway of the city. Therefore, it has a beautiful blue landscape and, of course, it exposes a beautiful view from inside the boat and ship.

This palace was built during the Ottoman Empire and has a luxurious design and decoration. Manolya Tours suggest guide Istanbul tour such as Two Continents with Dolmabahce Palace Tour, Dolmabahce Palace Morning Group Tour.

Blue Mosque:

The Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque is a large mosque that is famous for its blue tiles and attractive decorations.

Visiting this mosque is free. There are several guided Istanbul tour package arranged by Manolya Tours such as Fast Track Topkapi Palace Tour, Fast Track Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace Tour, Fast Track Basilica Cistern Tour.

Bosphorus Ferry:

It is impossible to go to Istanbul and miss the Bosphorus ferry and boat ride. Seeing the seagulls flying around the boats and seeing the historical and famous buildings from another angle is a pleasure that cannot be replaced.

As Manolya Tours, we also recommend private guided tour of Istanbul and tours such as Bosphorus Tour by Boat, Private Standard Yacht Tour in İstanbul, Private Luxury Yacht Tour in İstanbul, Sunset Cruise Istanbul.

İstiklal Street:

At the end of the day, visit İstiklal Street to join this lovely crowd. Just walking on this street, watching people and street artists is exciting, not to mention shopping and rummaging. İstiklal is one of the best places to taste delicious street food.

In addition, the representative office of some of the most famous brands in the world is also located on this street. Under the name of Manolya Tours, we provide best tour guide Istanbul, and recommend Private Taste of Two Continents Food Tour.

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Galata Tower:

This historical tower, which is located near İstiklal Street, gives you the opportunity to watch the historical context and view of Istanbul from a height of 67 meters. In the southern part of this tower, Istanbul Spice Bazaar is located, where you can go to buy spices and other foods.

Shopping:

Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations for shopping. Because Istanbul shopping centers are very diverse and modern.

Balat neighborhood:

This neighborhood is full of colorful houses and cozy restaurants and cafes that attracts many tourists.

Greenhouse Park:

One of the green and popular parks in Istanbul, which is located in the historical area of Fatih. By walking in this park, you will add pure moments to your trip.

If you plan to visit the sights of Istanbul in a certain period of time and see the various attractions of this historic and modern city, we suggest you to experience the Istanbul itinerary with Manolya Tour.

Public transportation in Istanbul

To get around in Istanbul, we recommend using public transportation, which has a reasonable cost. Metro, BRT bus, bus, tram, boat and ferry are among them. To pay public transport fare, you must have an Istanbul card (city electronic ticket) which costs 50 Turkish lira.

Metro: Istanbul metro with different lines is one of the best options for moving around the city. Metro lines operate from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost of each trip with Istanbul card is 10 Turkish lira.

Bus: There are a variety of regular buses and BRT buses in Istanbul that make it easy to get around the city. The fare of regular buses is 10 lira, while the fare of BRT buses is calculated according to the number of stops traveled. In general, don’t forget to ride the bus in Istanbul, you must have an Istanbul card.

Tram: You must have seen the famous red tram of Istanbul that passes through İstiklal Street. With this tram, you can move between the famous attractions of the European part and you only need to pay 10 lira with the Istanbul card.

Sea bus: To travel along the Bosphorus waterway or to access the Prince’s Islands, you can board a sea bus or public boats and ferries in Istanbul. The cost of riding these water vehicles can be paid with Istanbul card or in cash. In the routes inside Istanbul, the fare with Istanbul card is 10 lira. The cost of access to Prince Islands is about 20 to 35 liras.

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Dolmuş: Dolmuş are our public vans that you can identify in Istanbul with their yellow color. The fare of Dolmuş is slightly higher than buses, but they have more diverse routes than the bus system. The fare of each route is listed on the signs at the beginning of the line.

Online taxis: If you are interested in using online taxis, be sure to download and install one of the three mobile applications, BiTaxi, Uber. You should know that BiTaxi is the most popular online taxi in Istanbul and you can pay its fare either in cash or online.

SIM cards of Turkey

Turkey has many mobile phone operators, including Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea, of course, Turkcell is the most famous service provider.

You can get sim cards and call and internet packages at the airport, shopping malls and operator branches throughout Istanbul. It is not bad to know that the cost of buying tourist SIM cards of these three operators is between 180 and 350 liras.

Famous Turkish dishes

Istanbul is one of the best destinations for traveling and tasting different delicacies. Because a variety of restaurant foods, street foods, and of course sweets and desserts are waiting for you.

If you go to a restaurant for a meal, first of all you will be greeted with a large tray of different types of meze (appetizers). Delicious appetizers, such as Dolma, salad, pickles, fruits, vegetables, etc., which can take the place of the main meal if you don’t control yourself! Therefore, we suggest not to overdo it.

After that, for the main meal, you can order one of the delicious Turkish kebabs such as döner kebab, Iskender kebab, Şiş kebabı or famous dishes such as meatballs and pide.

After this, if you go for an evening or night walk to a place like İstiklal Street, various street foods are waiting for you. You can buy delicacies such as Börek, Midye dolma, Simit, Funnel ice cream, Grilled Cobs, Kumpir from street stalls.

If you visit a cafe, attractive options such as baklava künefe are ready for you to enjoy with a hot drink.

Additionally, we also offer guided tour Istanbul turkey offered by Manolya tours like Private Taste of Two Continents Food Tour.

Festivals

Every year, various festivals are held in Istanbul, and participating in them can be a part of your happy travel memories! Among the most important festivals of this city, the following can be mentioned:

Istanbul International Film Festival, Istanbul Tulip Festival, Istanbul Chill Out Festival, Jazz Music Festival, Bosphorus Swimming Competition, Istanbul International and Art Biennial, Coffee Festival, Jazz Festival and…

As Manolya Tours, we highly recommend you Turkish Night Show Cruise and Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show.

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The Best Turkish Night Show Cruise

 

The Best Turkish Night Show Cruise

What is Turkish Night Show?

Turkish Night Show is a special night in which Turkish traditions and cuisine are served. Usually, this activity takes place in a restaurant or on the Bosphorus between the two continents Asia and Europe. On these tours, you will have chance to experience Turkish cuisine and culture as well as have a lot of fun.

As Manolya Tours, we strongly recommend you to do Turkish Night Show Cruise on our Bosphorus cruise.

The most popular Turkish Night Cruise is the TurkishNight Show Cruise, Bosphorus Cruise Arabic Night Show, Private Standard YachtTour in İstanbul, Private Luxury Yacht Tour in İstanbul.

On this Turkish night cruise Istanbul, you will enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner and two continents on a three hours dinner cruise during Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show. The night time excursion along the Bosphorus takes you past the most iconic landmarks of both the Asian and European sides of the İstanbul city.

On the Turkish night show on the Bosphorus and dinner cruise, you will enjoy live belly dancing, folk dancing, roman dance, kafkas dance and whirling dervish performances. There will be a live DJ performance and people from all over the World.

What to Expect?

If you are looking for the best Turkish Night Cruise Istanbul, you can choose Turkish Night show cruise, which is offered and arranged by highly skilled tourism professionals that are specialized in Turkish Night Show on the Bosphorus and dinner cruise under the brand name Manolya Tours. Manolya Tours always present you the best option to make your visit memorable.

 

Standard Dinner Menu

·         Starter

·         Turkish Appetizer Mezze Plate

·         Hot Appetizers

·         The Speciality of the Day

·         Main Dishes: Grilled Chicken Breast or Grilled Seasonal Fish Fillets or Grilled Meatballs served with rice and vegetables.

·         Seasonal Fresh Fruits

·         Unlimited local soft drinks

·         Unlimited local alcoholic drinks

 

Standard programs and shows

·         Turkish Classical Dinner Music

·         Whirling Dervish Show

·         Turkish Traditional Folk Dance

·         Henna Ceremony

·         Belly Dancing

·         Turkish Traditional Dance II

·         Romany Dance

·         Kafkas Dance

·         DJ Music.

 

One of the best Turkish night cruise Istanbul with entertainment is Turkish night show cruise provided by Manolya Tours.

You'll both have a magnificent 3-hour on one of the largest and most opulent ships, enjoy delectable appetizers, dinner, and dessert, and have a terrific time out while taking in the range of fantastic shows.

The Turkish night show cruise always offer big and luxurious cruise boat, unlimited local soft drinks and alcoholic drinks such as local beer and wine.

During Turkish Night Cruise, you will also experience the city's attractiveness by capturing the stunning nighttime views of some of Istanbul's main sights, such as the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and Bosphorus Bridge.

Manolya Tour Travel Agency also offer you hotel pick-up and drop off with air-conditioned transportation form the city center hotels on the European side.

This travel agency has very good reviews and badge of excellence. Therefore, we always suggest the tourist to take tours form the Manolya Tour Travel Agency.

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