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Historic Istanbul cannot be separated from Bosphorus and Golden
Horn, by the shores of which it was first founded. There are not many places in the world where wonders of nature and masterpieces of man mix so greacefully, and where the testimony of the past is seen as vividly, as Istanbul. The visitors who tours this magnificent city carries home unforgattable memories.
Hotels near Blue Mosque ( Sultanahmet Hotels )
Hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport ( Ataturk Airport Hotels )
Hotels near Dolmabahce palace ( Domabahce Hotels )
The daily tours offered by local travel agencies usually enable the visitor staying for a short time
to see the principal spots of interest in the city such as Haghia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Covered Bazar and its surroundings.
In addition to these classical tours, there are
many other, there are many other tours of prominent Roman, Byzantine and Turkish sites in the city, as well as along Asian and European shores of the Bosphorus. These daily tours depart from hotels or the port and last for half a day or a full day giving the visitors a general overwiev of Istanbul.
However, if the visitor wishes to see all there is to be seen in Istanbul, more time is necessary. Then the visitor can explore the Roman city walls, the renowned Chora Museum, with its late Byzantine frescoes and mosaics, Dolmabahce Palace on the Bosphorus which is regarded as the richest palace in the world, the Spice Market, Galata Tower, Archaeological Museum and Turkish islamic arts museum.
An Istanbul evening tour with belly-dancing and folk shows is a night straigh from the Thousand and One Nights.
A visit to Istanbul may provide some travellers with the opportunity of setting foot in Asia for the first
time, since there are daily tours either by boat or across the Bosphorus Bridge that joins the two continents.It is course of these tours, especially while crossing the bridge or during a repose at Camlica Hill that one gets to see the city in its total magnificence.
Hotel recommendation of the Month, Hilton Hotel Istanbul
Located on the European side of Istanbul, the 2010 European Capital of Culture, the Hilton Istanbul hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of picturesque gardens and offers breathtaking Bosphorus views. Celebrating its 55th anniversary, the hotel is proud to be Turkey’s first, 5 star hotel. This Istanbul hotel is 30 minutes from Ataturk International Airport and just minutes from Istanbul’s business, shopping and entertainment districts. Enjoy fine dining and live music at the Roof Restaurant & Bar or indulge in the themed buffet at the Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant. Work-out at the Health Club, take a dip in the outdoor pool, book a tennis or squash lesson or simply unwind on the balcony of your spacious Guest Room at this Istanbul hotel. Business is easy in the hotel’s Convention & Exhibition Center with 27 meeting rooms for up to 3000 guests and 24-hour Business Center. Hold an outdoor event with the help of our Special Events & Outdoor Catering team. Guest Rooms, Choose this bright and airy 40m²/430sq.ft room for a separate working area and high-speed internet access. The contemporary room is decorated in cool, calm tones. Soak up the garden or city view from the balcony and large, double-aspect windows. Some rooms have a large armchair with ottoman. De-stress and trim up at the Hilton Istanbul hotel health club. Work out on weight machines and the latest cardiovascular equipment or let our personal trainer find the regime that suits you. Indulge in a massage or unwind in the Jacuzzi, whirlpool steam room or sauna.
