Istanbul the two banks

Istanbul the two banks

The famous English author Agatha Christie was a great admirer of Istanbul, to the point of coming several times and dedicating a from his novels to this unique city: The Crime of the Orient-Express. This city was also chosen for the filming of three of James Bond's films: Love from Russia, The World is not enough and, more recently Sky Fall. "Istanbul, the two banks" is a perfect thematic program in Istanbul with guaranteed departures every day (in English and French)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkey

Descend to the Basilica Cistern, a hidden cathedral in the basement served to supply drinking water to the entire city during the Byzantine era. Some may remember Sean Connery's passage in a boat through the ancient columns in the movie Love from Russia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Eminounu Eminounu, Istanbul 34126 Turkey

Enter the Grand Bazaar and stroll through the narrow streets to discover

Cuhadar Han, where goldsmiths still work in tiny workshops. The Orient Café,

former fire station at the time ottoman, the oldest restaurant in the bazaar,

the tiny last gramophone restorer. Discover the picturesque courtyard of

Zincirli Han and go up to the roof where were shot scenes from the movie of

James Bond Skyfall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey

When you will arrive at the spice bazaar, your guide will

show you where people are doing queuing to buy the famous Turkish coffee, then will guide you in and around of this typical market

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sirkeci Station, Sirkeci, Istanbul Turkey

Stop in front of the

European Station which was the terminus of the Orient-Express, named in the

novel The Crime of the Orient-Express of Agatha Christie. Take the

underwater railway tunnel to cross the Bosphorus and land on the Asian shore in Kadikoy.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Marmaray, Istanbul Turkey

Take the

underwater railway tunnel to cross the Bosphorus and land on the Asian shore

in Kadikoy

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey

Explore the pedestrian streets with merchants fish, vegetables,

spices and free time to break the crust in one of the typical restaurants of the

district.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey

When you step over the Bosphorus with a traditional "vaporetto",

admire the most beautiful views of the European and Asian sides. You will

notice the Maiden Tower built on a natural rock in the open sea. Remember

the final scene of the James Bond movie, decidedly inspired by this

mesmerizing city, The World Is Not Enough With Sophie Marceau.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: KIz Kulesi, Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey

When you step over the Bosphorus with a traditional "vaporetto",

admire the most beautiful views of the European and Asian sides. You will

notice the Maiden Tower built on a natural rock in the open sea. Remember

the final scene of the James Bond movie, decidedly inspired by this

mesmerizing city, The World Is Not Enough With Sophie Marceau.

Pass By: Karakoy Iskelesi, Istanbul Turkey

Disembark at Karaköy, to take the second oldest funicular in Europe.

Stop At: Cicek Pasaji, Huseyinaga Mh Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey

You will walk along the pedestrian street Istiklal, the most popular place of Istanbul. We will end this beautiful day around 7 pm. with a glass of Rakı in the Flower market.

Duration: 1 hour