Eyüp - The Ottoman District
Eyüp - The Ottoman District
Discover Eyüp, the holy place that a huge number of Muslim visit each year. Continue to the famous Pierre Loti Hill and walk in the footsteps of the poet Pierre Loti
Duration: 4 Hours
Live Guide: English.
Pick-up Services: Pick up is available from centrally located hotels.
Highlights
- Visit the 3rd most sacred site in the world after Mecca and Jerusalem at the Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Tomb.
- Walk in the footsteps of the poet Pierre Loti and see the café where he got his inspiration.
Full Description
In this tour, you will discover Eyup, which lies outside the historical peninsula and the city walls. We will see many mosques, mausoleums, graveyards, fountains, as well as old imarets-eateries-for poor people. Each year, this holy place is visited by many Muslims. You will get a chance to visit the Mosque of Ayyub al Ansari which is the standard-bearer of Prophet Muhammed first, and continue with Mausoleum of Sokullu Mehmet Paşa, the Grand Vizier of Selim II, the Mosque of Zal Mahmut Paşa-the son in law of Sultan Selim II, the Mausoleum of Sultan Resat, and the Tekke (Convent) of the Kalender Sect. And our tour will end with the magnificent view of Pier Loti Hill.
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Includes
- Entrance fees.
- Professional Guidance in English.
- Pick up Service from centrally located hotels.
- Drop off Service.
Meeting point
Your hotel lobby.
Location
Know Before You Go
- *This tour is only available on Saturdays.
- Please ask if pick-up is available for your hotel.
About your Host
Istanbul Walks is Tour Operator that organises Daily City Tours and Walking Tours in Istanbul and Turkey with its company owned vehicles. We are licensed as “A Group No 6174” from the ministry of Culture and Tourism...
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Customer Reviews
I think the highlight of this tour is Pierre Lotti Hill. The view from the Hill was amazing.
This tour is a good choice to get a spectacular panoramic view of the golden horn area.
The walk is quite a lot but it is worth to see the view on the top of mountain. We loved it.
