Itinerary
- Yeni Valide Mosque Complex: Yeni Valide Mosque built between 1708 - 1710, for sultan Ahmed III in honour of his mother
- KIz Kulesi: The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 mt from the coast of Üsküdar.
- 13.5 km long undersea railway tunnel under the Bosphorus
- The Şemsi Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Şemsi Pasha in16th century.
- Mihrimah Sultan Camii (Iskele Camii): Mihrimah Sultan is another mosque designed by Mimar Sinan, the chief imperial architect.
Includes
- Two Marmaray train rides
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Bosphorus boat ride
- Beverages at lunch
- Personal expenses
Details
Delve into Üsküdar and Kadıköy, two of Istanbul’s alluring Asian-side neighborhoods on an 8-hour tour. Catch a Marmaray train under the Bosphorus to visit some of the Ottoman mosques of history-steeped Üsküdar including Semsi Pasa, Mihrimah Sultan and Yeni Valide. After a 3-course lunch, explore the churches and highlights of buzzing Kadıköy. Stroll along the charming waterside, visit the fish market and fashionable Moda district, and then finish with a 20-minute Bosphorus boat ride. Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
