Ortakoy

Ortakoy (literally Middle Village in Turkish) is a neighborhood, formerly a small village, within the Besiktas district of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.

Ortakoy was a cosmopolitan area during the Ottoman era and the first decades of the Turkish Republic, with communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews. Today the neighborhood still hosts many different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafes, bars, and restaurants.

The Neo-Baroque style Ortakoy Mosque is a beautifully ornate structure, right on the jetty of Ortakoy, bordering the waters of the Bosphorus and thus highly visible from the passing boats.
Several reputable schools, such as Kabatas Erkek Lisesi and Galatasaray University, are located in Ortakoy. The European pylon of the Bosphorus Bridge, one of the two bridges that connect the European and Asian banks of Istanbul, is also situated in this neighborhood.

Ortakoy is one of the best places to spend your free time in Istanbul that there is a park which is close by “Ulus Park” with beautiful views. Also, you can buy some gifts for present and enjoying beautiful view at Ortakoy. So, there is no any daily tours at Istanbul to visit Ortakoy that you can take private Istanbul city tour via local travel agent in Istanbul. 

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Ortakoy

Beyoglu

Beyoglu

Beyoglu is a district located on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city (historic peninsula of Constantinople) by the Golden Horn. It was known as Pera (meaning "Across" in Greek) during the Middle Ages, and this name remained in common use until the early 20th century and the establishment of the Turkish Republic.

The Turkish name of Pera, Beyoglu, is linked to the Venetian ambassadorial title of Bailo, whose palazzo was the most grandiose structure in this quarter. The informal Turkish-language title, BeyOglu (literally Son of Governor/Emir) was originally used by the Ottoman Turks to describe LodovicoGritti, son of Andrea Gritti who was the Venetian Bailo in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II (Andrea Gritti was later elected Doge of Venice in 1523, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.) BeyOglu thus meant "Son of the Bey (Doge) of Venice", referring to LodovicoGritti (alternatively known as AlviseGritti among the Venetians), who was born in Istanbul in 1480 and established close relations with the Sublime Porte, and whose mansion was located at the vicinity of the present-day Taksim Square. Located further south in Beyoglu and originally built in the early 16th century, the "Venetian Palace" was the seat of the Bailo. The original palace building was replaced by the existing one in 1781, which later became the "Italian Embassy" following Italy's unification in 1861, and the "Italian Consulate" in 1923, when Ankara became the capital of the Republic of Turkey.

Beyoglu is very famous with restaurants, old buildings, churches and historical bazaars and restaurants that you should definitely visit to Taksim & Beyoglu when you are travelling to turkey. Also, you can include in your istanbul itinerary with daily tours via travel agent in Istanbul. 

Besiktas

Besiktas

Besiktas is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sariyer and Sisli, on the west by Kagithane and Sisli, on the south by Beyoglu and on the east by the Bosphorus. Directly across the Bosphorus is the municipality of Uskudar.

The Besiktas municipality includes a number of important sites along the European side of the Bosphorus, from Dolmabahce Palace in the south to Bebek in the north. The municipality also includes many inland neighborhoods such as Levent and Etiler. Some of its other well known neighborhoods are Yildiz, Kurucesme, Ortakoy and Arnavutkoy.

So, you can include in your turkey tours with Bosporus cruise to sightseeing well known neighborhoods like Dolmabahce place, Ortakoy, Bebek, Emirgan, Rumeli fortress. Also, you can take a private Istanbul tour to see the those places by land.

Eminonu

Eminonu

Eminonu is a former district of Istanbul in Turkey, now a neighborhood of Fatih district. This is the heart of the walled city of Constantine, the focus of a history of incredible richness. Eminonu covers the point on which the Byzantine capital was built. The Galata Bridge crosses the Golden Horn into Eminonu and the mouth of the bosphorus opens into the Marmara sea and up on the hill stands Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Thus Eminonu is the main tourist destination in Istanbul. It was a part of the Fatih district until 1928, which covered the whole peninsular area of old Istanbul within the medieval city walls - that area which was formerly the Byzantine capital Constantinople. Since the resident population of Eminonu is low today, it rejoined the Fatih district in 2009. Eminonu area is very famous with New Mosque, Rustempasha mosque and Spice market. Also, Emionu area is one of the main place for public buses, metro, tram and ferry to cross Asian site of Istanbul. 

Also, you can take a two continent tour to see Eminonu area to include on your Istanbul trip at Turkey.

Canakkale

Canakkale Tour

Canakkale is a town and seaport in Turkey, in Canakkale Province, on the southern Asian coast of the Dardanelles at their narrowest point. The population of the town is about one hundred tousand counted at 2010. Canakkale Province, like Istanbul Province, has territory in both Europe and Asia. Ferries cross here to the northern, European side. Ancient Troy is placed near to the Canakkale city. The Wooden Horse from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront. Canakkale is the second city to be situated on two continents after Istanbul. However Canakkale is closer to mid division
than Istanbul. Canakkale also had a role in the new Turkish republics independence. Canakkale is 6,5 hours from Istanbul and available Gallipoli tours, Troy tours from Canakkale and departure from Istanbul. You can include in your Turkey trip Gallipoli and Troy and you can book via travel agency in Turkey. Turkey and Greece Tours: Canakkale half-day tour and Canakkale full-day tour with private or small-group. Turkey Tours from Canakkale. Canakkale to Istanbul tours, or Canakkale to Cappadocia tours, or Canakkale to Fethiye tours, or Canakkale to Ephesus tour, or Canakkale to Konya trips. Canakkale to Izmir tours, Canakkale to Pergamon trips. Canakkale to Ankara tours, Canakkale to Antalya trips, Canakkale to Kas tours. Canakkale to Gallipoli tours, Canakkale to Troy trips. Canakkale to Trabzon tour, or Canakkale to Sinop tour, or Canakkale to Sivas tour. Canakkale to Marmaris holiday, Canakkale to Alanya holiday, or Canakkale to Cesme trips, Canakkale to Bodrum tours. Canakkale to Athens tours, or Canakkale to Santorini tours and Canakkale to Greece tours or Canakkale to Greek Islands tours. Travel to Greece and Turkey: Istanbul to Canakkale tour, or Izmir to Canakkale tour, or Kusadasi to Canakkale tour. Konya to Canakkale tour, or Ankara to Canakkale tour, or Bodrum to Canakkale trip, or Antalya to Canakkale tour, or Athens to Canakkale tour, Cesme to Canakkale tour. Canakkale tour from Antalya, or Canakkale trip from Bodrum, or Canakkale tour from Cesme. Canakkale tour from Trabzon, or Canakkale trip from Sinop, or Canakkale tour from Sivas. Canakkale Jewis Heritage tour from Marmaris. Canakkale ancient city tour from Fethiye, or Canakkale Anzac Day Tour, or Canakkale Troy Tour, or Canakkale biblical tour from Pamukkale. Canakkale tour from Cappadocia. Canakkale tour from Greece, or Canakkale trip from Greek Islands.

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower called Christen Turris by the Genoese - is a medieval stone tower in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and affords a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul and its environs. Galata tower has a beautiful location that very easy to reach by public transportation. There is tram from Old City, Sultanahment station to Karakoy. Galata Tower is walking distance when you reached to Karakoy tram station. Also, there is available Turkish night show at Galata tower that you can contact one of turkey travel agent to include your turkey trip.

Shopping Center Galleria

Shopping Center Galleria

Galleria attracts with its 140 stores on two floors an average of 1.2 million visitors monthly. The complex housed Printemps, the renowned French department store, in the beginning. It hosts upscale Turkish stores, features fast food restaurants and cafeterias, entertainment centers, movie theaters, bowling alley and ice skating rink. The shopping mall has a covered car park for 2,000 vehicles. In 1990, Galleria was judged the world's most outstanding mall by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) for sophisticated blueprint design, rapid construction, and unique structural features. The Galleria shopping center on the way to Ataturk Airport from Old City or Taksim Square that has a very good location. You can include in your Istanbul itinerary for shopping or for break time.