Lucruri de făcut în Istanbul

Awesome ferry ride. Was not expecting this level of awesomeness from just a simple boat ride. for those who wish to experience both Europe and Asia side, this ride is for you. But bring a jacket though as it gets very windy. Overall, POWEEEEER!

We enjoyed beautiful views of the Bosphorus Strait from a wonderful location until sunset. You can get a great view of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı, and the Maiden's Tower from the sea as you pass under the bridges. Chef Ahmet served warm tea and distributed blankets. The fruit and cookie platter, along with the additional french fries and toast, were also delicious. With drink service included, this tour offers great value and is highly recommended. Please do order drinks and additional food! Thank you for the lovely magnet gift! This is my third time in Turkey, and this cruise is the best for relaxing and enjoying the music. Thank you for the excellent service, Chef Ahmet!

Locul la masa privată la croaziera cu cină pe Bosfor a fost o experiență minunată care ne-a lăsat amintiri plăcute. Atmosfera a fost elegantă și liniștitoare, iar pe tot parcursul serii am avut o priveliște superbă asupra Strâmtorii Bosfor. Chelnerii au avut grijă să ne servească mâncare și să ne reumple băuturile pe tot parcursul serii. Savurarea unei delicioase bucătării turcești este plăcută. Peisajul nocturn a fost uimitor, iar spectacolul a fost excelent! Am fost constant distrați de dansatori și muzicieni. Aceste seri și peisaje spectaculoase au fost fotografiate cu măiestrie de un fotograf profesionist și tipărite într-un album. Recomand cu căldură!

Un tur obligatoriu de încercat în Istanbul. Ușor de utilizat. Doar prezentați și folosiți codul QR și ați terminat. Rețineți că este recomandat să cumpărați un bilet separat pentru muzeul Hagia Sophia pentru a „completa” experiența turului.

În Istanbul, singurele locuri unde m-am simțit cu adevărat mulțumit de ceea ce am plătit au fost Palatul Topkapi și Palatul Dolmabahçe. Aș recomanda cu tărie să vă alocați timp pentru a explora aceste două obiective, deoarece merită pe deplin. Pentru alte atracții, deși am plătit taxe de intrare relativ mari, personal am simțit că experiența nu s-a ridicat la nivelul costului. Deși înțeleg importanța conservării istoriei și culturii, multe locuri m-au lăsat puțin dezamăgit în ceea ce privește valoarea. De asemenea, probabil din cauza turismului excesiv, majoritatea obiectivelor erau foarte aglomerate, ceea ce a făcut dificilă relaxarea și savurarea pe deplin a experienței.

🇹🇷 Field Test! On my only free day during a business trip, I actually became a king in an underground Turkish palace?! During this business trip to Turkey, I finally managed to squeeze out one free day. Time is precious, so I absolutely couldn't risk a bad experience! Before departing, I booked this “world's largest underground water palace” tour directly on Klook. I have to say, the “skip-the-line voucher” is truly a lifesaver for travelers on a tight schedule! Seeing the endless queue of people at the entrance, I simply walked right in with my phone, smooth as silk. The satisfaction of saving that time instantly earned it 100 points! Stepping inside, only one word can describe it: “awe-inspiring.” This incredible ancient Roman underground hydraulic engineering marvel—I initially thought it was just a regular reservoir a few dozen meters long. But after checking on-site, I discovered its actual size is a staggering 138 x 65 meters (more than double the 70x40 meters I had in mind, truly a gigantic underground palace)! The magical lighting on the colossal stone columns, which have been dormant for thousands of years, and the perfect reflections on the water's surface make the entire space feel infinitely vast. Walking along the pathways, it felt like I was instantly transported into a scene from “The Da Vinci Code,” making me completely forget my business trip fatigue. The inverted Medusa head deep inside is an absolute must-see mysterious highlight! If you're like me, with limited time in Istanbul, don't want to waste time waiting in lines, and still want to see the most essential wonders, this place is definitely worth every penny! Review: Five stars aren't enough; highly recommended for business travelers and independent tourists alike! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Vizita la Hagia Sofia și la Cisterna Basilică a fost cu adevărat suprarealistă. Arhitectura, istoria și atmosfera din ambele locuri au fost absolut uimitoare. Am cumpărat biletele express și a meritat 100%. Cozile erau destul de lungi, așa că evitarea lor ne-a economisit mult timp și energie, mai ales având în vedere aglomerația. Totul a fost fluid și bine organizat. Hagia Sofia a părut grandioasă și impunătoare, în timp ce Cisterna Basilică avea o atmosferă subterană misterioasă, aproape magică. Faptul că le-am văzut pe amândouă într-o singură zi a făcut experiența Istanbulului de neuitat. Recomand cu tărie să luați permisul express dacă sunteți presat de timp! Și PUNCTE BONUS pentru PISICI! 🐈‍⬛ care se plimbau.

Since it was peak season and I was traveling with my mother, I booked a fast-track ticket for convenience. I usually explore museums and palaces thoroughly with audio guides even when traveling alone, so I booked the fast-track option (including an audio guide). However, I later found out it didn't include the Harem section. To add the Harem, it would cost an additional 1040 lira, which is about 35,000 won, purchased at the internal ticket office. In hindsight, it would have been better to buy a ticket that included a guided tour from the start. The palace is so vast and has so much to see that it took us three hours just to look around on our own, and we visited on a Sunday, so there were long lines at each section. I thought it would have been more efficient if a guide had pointed out the key locations and must-see items. Also, the audio guide included with this ticket is not the official palace commentary but a much more concise version. While the official version might be better for those with a strong academic interest exploring alone, on a day like ours, when we were simply enjoying the beautiful and rare artifacts, we didn't really listen to the commentary anyway. So, it wasn't an issue. The tickets are exchanged inside the meeting point (Bistro), and at the designated time, a host personally escorts you into the palace. It was nice to arrive a little early, have a drink, and wait comfortably. The host spoke English clearly and distinctly, which made me think it would have been even better to have an English guided tour. In conclusion, even a simple guided tour is better than none, and I recommend a tour that includes the Harem section if you're going anyway. However, I have no regrets about exploring freely, and I was truly happy because Topkapi Palace was so magnificent. With its panoramic views, architecture, and the artifacts and jewels inside, it's a must-visit attraction that I highly recommend, despite the expensive admission fee!

It's very convenient; you can enter the attraction immediately without waiting in line, saving time and hassle. You receive your e-ticket right after booking, and there's even a mobile audio guide that you can continue listening to at home within the validity period. The complimentary sightseeing boat tour is also fantastic; you get to see many classic buildings along the river. I chose the 5 PM slot, which was perfect for watching the sunset—absolutely beautiful! ❤️