Découvrez quoi faire à Istanbul pour un séjour riche en culture
La première étape pour les voyageurs nouvellement arrivés à Istanbul qui se demandent quoi faire dans la ville est le quartier de Sultanahmet, qui abrite les sites les plus emblématiques de la ville. En entrant dans la basilique Sainte-Sophie, on découvre immédiatement l'identité multiple de la ville. Autrefois église, puis mosquée, puis musée, et aujourd'hui à nouveau mosquée, ce bâtiment architectural caméléon est un incontournable d'Istanbul. De l'autre côté de la place se trouve la Mosquée Bleue, célèbre pour ses six minarets élancés et ses carreaux d'İznik hypnotiques. À quelques pas de là, les colonnes éclairées de manière envoûtante et les têtes de Méduse de la Citerne Basilique font de cette visite l'une des expériences les plus atmosphériques et uniques à Istanbul.
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Daily Troy Tour from Istanbul
Set out early in the afternoon for a tour of Troy. After lunch in Eceabat, take a boat across the Dardanelles and travel to the famed Trojan Horse from the days of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. After the tour, head back to Istanbul.
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Miniatürk Istanbul Private Guided Tour & Optional Transfers
Explore the minature world of Miniatürk with a Private Guide to discover more than 100 of Turkey's most important sights, inclduing Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Temple of Artemis, and more! Extended option: private car transfers from your accommodation. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2‐hour: Miniatürk Tour Take a guided tour of Miniatürk to see the best of Turkey in a couple of hours, with highlights such as the Temple of Artemis, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and more. 3,5‐hour: Miniatürk Tour with Transport Book a 1,5‐hour round‐trip transfer and a 2‐hour private tour of the Miniatürk, a minature world of the most important Turkish monuments. Join a Licensed Guide on a private tour of Miniatürk, Istanbul’s most popular and unique amusement park. It’s a great attraction for both adults and children, allowing you to walk among the most historically and architecturally important buildings in Turkey. Have fun outdoors.
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Istanbul to Gallipoli and ANZAC Battlefields Small‐Group Tour
After meeting your expert guide at your central Istanbul hotel, travel to Gallipoli by air‐conditioned coach for you small‐group day trip. Buckle up and cruise along the renowned Gallipoli Peninsula and listen as your guide explains the story of this treacherous WWI military offensive. Learn more details about the campaign launched in April 1915 by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) that aimed to support dwindling Russian forces. The goal of the allied troops was to topple Ottoman Turkish forces and sack Istanbul, then Constantinople. By January 1916, the campaign was a stalemate and the Allied troops retreated after massive casualties on both sides of about 100,000 troops. Arrive in Gallipoli after around a 5‐hour journey and stretch your legs with a stop at ANZAC Cove. Follow your guide and see the 25th April landing’s beach and The Neck, a site where 40% of Australian troops perished with little to show for the effort. Then, visit Johnston’s Jolly and observe former Allied and Turkish trenches and other remnants of war. Next, discover the somber memorials of soldiers who perished. Stop at the heartbreaking Australian Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial to observe engravings of close to 5,000 men. Then, visit the honorable New Zealand Memorial Chunuk Bair, the site where New Zealanders held their ground in the summer of 1915. In the afternoon, enjoy a lunch that is included (drinks are at your expense). As the sun begins to set, hop back in your coach and leave Gallipoli honoring the soldiers with your remembrance. Traverse back to your Istanbul hotel where your tour concludes. Please note: the order of attractions covered above may be modified during your tour.
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise + Cable Car to Pierre Loti Hill
Discover Istanbul's beauty with a Bosphorus Strait afternoon cruise and Pierre Loti Hill cable car ride. The tour begins with a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, connecting Asia and Europe. Enjoy amazing views of Istanbul’s skyline, including landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress. Hop on a cable car at Teleferik Station to ascend Pierre Loti Hill to enjoy beautiful views.
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Asian & European Istanbul: Guided Tour + Bosphorus Cruise + Hotel Pickup + Lunch
See Istanbul from two continents in one day on a guided tour showcasing Istanbul’s Asian and European sides. Start at Çamlıca Hill, the city's highest point, for views of the Bosphorus and skyline. Visit the 19th‐century Beylerbeyi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. Next, sail from Asia to Europe on a Bosphorus cruise and visit the Maiden’s Tower. Enjoy lunch with views of the city. Conclude with a shopping stop at one of Istanbul’s largest outlet centers, perfect for souvenirs or fashion.
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Bus and Boat Combo İstanbul Tour with Breakfast and Tour Guide
See Istanbul by boat, bus and cable car on a 6‐hour tour of the city’s atmospheric neighborhoods, monuments and scenery. See the buildings and mosques along the Bosphorus Strait, with time to visit a 19th‐century Ottoman palace. Follow streets lined with historic landmarks to the top Pierre Loti Hill, and enjoy free time to eat lunch, walk or simply enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Descend the hill by cable car, then ride alongside the high walls of the Old City and finish your tour at Sultanahmet Square.
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Bosphorus Strait Private Boat Cruise from Istanbul
This Bosphorus Strait private boat cruise from Istanbul provides a special opportunity to see the area and the city from a new perspective without the hassle of crowded boats. Admire wooden palaces, classic homes, and luxury restaurants on the shore while sailing from Ortakoy to the small island of KIz Kulesi. Bring your own meal on board to enjoy or indulge in a complimentary hot beverage.
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Food tasting with a local family in Istanbul
Immerse yourself in Turkish culture by joining a local Istanbul family at their dining table. You'll step into a world where East meets West, experiencing the warmth of Turkish hospitality firsthand. This intimate experience is exclusive to you and your group, ensuring a personal connection with your host family.Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with traditional Turkish hospitality, perhaps starting with a glass of çay (Turkish tea) or ayran (a yoghurt‐based drink). Then, you'll have the opportunity to assist in preparing the meal, learning the secrets of Istanbul's renowned cuisine. If you prefer, you can simply observe, take notes, or capture photos of the process – the choice is yours! Your host family will have a basic command of English, allowing for engaging conversations about daily life in Istanbul. Feel free to ask about Turkish customs, the city's rich history, or modern life in this vibrant metropolis. In turn, share stories about your own culture and homeland. Many Istanbul families are eager to learn about different parts of the world, making this a truly enriching cultural exchange.This experience offers you a unique glimpse into authentic Istanbul life, far beyond what most tourists see. You'll leave with not just a full stomach, but also a deeper understanding of Turkish culture and perhaps even new friends in this fascinating city where continents collide.
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Istanbul Whirling Dervish Show at Hodjapasha Culture Center
Uncover the sacred practice of the mystical Sufis at an authentic Mevlevi Sema ceremony held at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha Culture Center, and witness the 750‐year‐old tradition that has been preserved on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Be mesmerized by the bizarre yet beautiful sight of the whirling dervishes as they perform their unique spiritual rituals during a show with a live orchestra.
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Istanbul Daily Platium Combo (Bosphorus Cruise and Ottoman Relics)
Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non‐muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or‐Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat — no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. Lunch at a typical Turkish Restaurant Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia.The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.
Que faire à Istanbul la nuit : où le patrimoine rencontre l'hédonisme
À la tombée de la nuit, le Bosphore se métamorphose. Si vous vous demandez quoi faire à Istanbul le soir, commencez par prendre un cocktail au Mikla, un restaurant rooftop offrant une vue panoramique et un menu dégustation nordique-turc aussi séduisant que la ligne d'horizon. Poursuivez ensuite par une croisière sur le Bosphore, sous les ponts illuminés et le long des palais ottomans qui brillent dans la nuit.
Activités uniques à Istanbul pour les explorateurs avertis
Si le Grand Bazar occupe souvent le devant de la scène, les explorateurs à la recherche d'activités originales à Istanbul devraient se rendre dans le quartier de Çukurcuma, un labyrinthe de boutiques d'antiquités, de galeries et le musée littéraire de l'Innocence, inspiré du roman du prix Nobel Orhan Pamuk. Si vous êtes à la recherche d'histoires plutôt que de souvenirs, une visite dans ce quartier est l'une des meilleures choses à faire à Istanbul.
Faites une excursion en bateau privé vers les îles des Princes, où les vélos ont remplacé les calèches, mais où le temps semble toujours s'être arrêté. Vous pouvez également vous plonger dans l'artisanat turc en participant à un atelier d'Ebru (art du marbrage) sur mesure dans un ancien han (auberge) niché dans les rues labyrinthiques de Beyazıt.
Que voir et faire à Istanbul hors des sentiers battus
Au-delà des sites touristiques dignes d'une carte postale, une visite à l'Istanbul Modern, le premier musée d'art contemporain de Turquie, désormais installé dans un superbe bâtiment conçu par Renzo Piano sur le front de mer de Karaköy, devrait figurer sur votre liste des choses à voir et à faire à Istanbul. Ensuite, explorez les quartiers de Fener et Balat, qui abritaient autrefois des communautés grecques orthodoxes et juives, où les demeures délabrées et les façades pastel offrent un véritable festin pour les yeux.
Pour les plus spirituels, ne manquez pas une cérémonie des derviches tourneurs dans un tekke historique ; cette expérience méditative et envoûtante est l'un des moments les plus mémorables et incontournables pour tout amateur de culture à Istanbul.
Que faire à Istanbul en deux jours : culture, gastronomie et croisière
Si vous avez la chance de disposer de 48 heures, choisir quoi faire à Istanbul devient un élégant mélange entre tradition et modernité. Premier jour : suivez l'itinéraire classique à travers Sultanahmet, puis profitez d'un hammam turc au Hurrem Sultan Hamamı, une expérience luxueuse qui revitalise l'âme.
Deuxième jour : commencez la matinée en prenant le ferry pour Üsküdar, puis promenez-vous jusqu'à la Tour de Léandre, avant de déjeuner tranquillement à Moda. Le thé de l'après-midi au Pera Palace Hotel (où Agatha Christie a écrit ses romans policiers à succès) est un incontournable pour les amateurs de littérature, et le coucher de soleil depuis la tour de Galata offre une finale en or à votre séjour à Istanbul.
Conclusion : L'art de voyager à Istanbul
Décider quoi faire à Istanbul ne consiste pas à cocher des cases, mais plutôt à s'imprégner d'une ville qui est à la fois un poème et un puzzle. Que vous vous promeniez dans des ruelles séculaires ou que vous admiriez la ville scintiller depuis un bar sur les toits, chaque contradiction d'Istanbul vous captivera. C'est un endroit où vos sens, et votre âme, seront toujours comblés.
La prochaine fois que vous vous demanderez quoi faire à Istanbul, sachez que la réponse est toujours en train de se dévoiler, toujours surprenante, et toujours digne d'un retour.