Historical peninsula is surrounded by the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara; It is the name given to the region where the city of Istanbul was first established and developed. The first settlement on the historical peninsula was founded in 685 BC by the Greeks from Megara, under the name of Byzantion. Throughout history, the city on the peninsula has been called by different names; After it was captured by the Turks, it was called Dersaadet and Istanbul. The reason why the region is called the historical peninsula is not only the oldest settlement in Istanbul, but also the numerous historical artifacts it contains. Dozens of palaces, mosques, churches, fountains, obelisks and residences from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods are the symbols of the historical peninsula.

Hippodrome Square is one of the main squares of Istanbul, one of the oldest sights not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The Greek name "Hippodrome" dates back to the centuries of the Byzantine Empire - on this square, in the center of the city, horse races took place. Today it is a walking place for locals and tourists.

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is an outstanding monument of Byzantine and world architecture, a symbol of the "golden age" of Byzantium, which is sometimes called the "eighth wonder of the world." The cathedral is named after the wisdom of God (from the Greek sofia - wisdom).

An ancient building located in the center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. It was a marble column that stood in the center of a square building with a pyramidal roof (tetrapylon). The column, made of marble, performed the same function as the Milliarium Aureum in Rome: the length of all the roads of the empire was counted from it.

Skip line. The Basilica Cistern is a well-preserved ancient underground reservoir of Constantinople, located at a depth of 10-12 meters. In this huge cool room, you will not only be able to escape from the heat, but also learn a lot of interesting things. The building was built on the site of the Basilica of St. Sophia. The cistern in Greek means "reservoir", which is why today the museum is called the Basilica Cistern.

The Galata Bridge connects the new and old parts of Istanbul, which are separated by the Golden Horn. The main design feature is that the bridge is two-story. The first floor is a pedestrian area with cafes and restaurants. The second is the road and tram tracks. In the middle there is a place with a movable part for the passage of ships and ferries. We will make break about 1 hour here. who wants can eat or walk around and take pictures. in an hour we will meet at the same place where we parted for our yacht trip along Bosphorus.

After the break we will do the yacht trip along the Bosphorus strait. Bosphorus cruise is an obligatory part of the program for everyone who is in Istanbul. We invite you to board a snow-white yacht and enjoy the views with your loved ones, enjoying the impeccable atmosphere.