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₹ 4,440 per adult
Explore the historic outer western area of Istanbul of Fener and Balat; away from typical tourist routes. Experience the local culture and lifestyle, and admire centuries-old colorful Ottoman houses.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Itimat Fabrika Satis yero/magazasi at the the entry gate of the Spice Market in the heart of Istanbul. From here you’ll take the local tram to Fener to discover Istanbul’s colicuo house left from the Greek and Jewish who lived in the area for centuries had left in 1980s. Travel by public tram to the colorful Fener and Balat district, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and at one time home to Istanbul’s Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. See traces of Ottoman life, including wooden houses, mosques, churches, and synagogues, standing together and demonstrating the multicultural and religious ways of the Ottoman Empire. After walking along the cobblestoned streets of the Fener/Balat World Heritage area, colorful houses and stairs. You will continue along the historic Byzantine city walls that date to the 4th century and the story of how Ottoman concurred the Constantinople in 15 century.
Highlights
Explore the Fener and Balat districts away from main tourist area
Enjoy the photo taking of colorful Ottoman houses built in 19 & 20 century’s
Listen to the history of how Greek Orthodox, Jews and Muslims lived together
Visit the Greek Patriarch built in 16 century
Learn about the Jewish history with the Ottomans
Know before you go
• Please dress modest since we visit the traditional neighborhood. • Greek patriarch require ladies and gents to have clothes cover shoulder and knees.
Includes
Guide Tickets for the tram to Fener and back to Eminonu A çay tea or coffee at a local cafe in Balat Börek pastry as a snack with drinks at a local cafe Entry to St. George Greek Patriarch Church Entry to Bulgarian church
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