Underground and Secret Istanbul A Unique Walking Tour by Serif Yenen
A Unique Walking Tour with Serif Yenen: Underground and Secret Istanbul (What Lies Beneath)
Istanbul, as the capital of three great empires – the Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman – has a very diverse and rich history. As one of the most unique cities in the world, we are privileged to live or visit here and have much to discover.
But over the centuries, sometimes out of ignorance or lack of appreciation, sometimes in haste or to meet urgent needs, newer buildings have been built over older ones. Today, as we go back and investigate more, and in the course of recent construction projects, new discoveries are being made constantly, and long-lost traces of previous occupants of the city are being uncovered. History is being re-written.
This tour will surprise even long-time residents of Istanbul with many unknown and unexpected ruins beneath the city. In the company of Serif Yenen, you can experience the feeling of discovery and privilege of seeing many artefacts, which millions of people living here ‘above ground’ are unfamiliar with.
The program will include visits to several cisterns, churches, palace ruins, some sub-structures, storage rooms and vaulted rooms. Some of the places visited will be the places, which are normally not open to the public.
Come join us to discover what lies beneath Istanbul.
Program summary (Selections from the program):
The tour will start from Sultanahmet and end in Laleli – details to be provided to registrants later.
Orientation to the Byzantine and Ottoman centre from a terrace
Ruins of the Byzantine Great Palace
Panagia Hodegetria Church and Sacred Water
Nakkas Cistern
Hippodrome
Lunch at a restaurant (lokanta) with good local food
Hans around the Constantine Forum
With additional surprise visits depending on availability
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Discover what lies beneath Istanbul.
Go beyond the regular and become true travelers.
Visit off the beaten path and discover unknown places in the Old City
This tour will surprise even long-time residents of Istanbul with many unknown and unexpected ruins beneath the city.
Learn about all these places from Serif Yenen. Serif is the author of one of the best cultural guidebooks of Turkey; “Turkish Odyssey”, and he wrote many other books and made films.
Lunch break will be at a very good casual local restaurant with traditional food
Catch picturesque instants with your camera.
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Trailer of the Travel Documentary Istanbul Unveiled (New Trailer)
Istanbul Unveiled is a documentary film that is part of a series, Cultural Interactions. Other parts of Turkey and Turkish culture will appear soon. 66-minute HDTV documentary to be released on May 2013.
An American young lady visits the off-the-beaten places in Istanbul and interviews the most interesting characters with her questions about the most wondered topics.
In the selection of places, popular places were never ignored but the approach was changed to be more intercultural.
A variety of colorful and interesting people from Turkish culture, from one of the richest women in Turkey to a masseur at a public bath and the best belly dancer in the country were chosen. By this way, interaction with a large cultural cross-section of local people providing a much richer experience was preferred.
The selection of interviewees and the questions are based on Şerif Yenen's 25 years of field experience as a tourist guide and a travel writer. With this experience, the needs and interests of true travelers can easily be anticipated, real İstanbul is seen by way of the back door, and the philosophy behind the culture is revealed.
Quick Guide 25: Ottoman Sultans and Their Mosques
Quick Guide 25: Ottoman Sultans and Their Mosques
In the Ottoman Period, many Ottoman Sultans, to make their names memorable built mosques in their own names. The names of Imperial Mosques later have been given to the neighbourhoods. The Suleymaniye, Fatih, Sultanahmet or Yavuz Sultan Selim neighbourhoods are examples of this.
Another very common system with the Ottoman mosques was that they were always built as parts of larger complexes. In other words the mosques would not be the only building in the complex. Other buildings in the complex are medreses, tombs, kitchens for the poor, libraries, hospitals or rental shops. The rental income from the shops would sustain the whole complex.
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Quick Guide 9-B: Evolution of Sarcophagus, Archaeological Museums of Istanbul
Quick Guide 9-B: Evolution of Sarcophagus, Archaeological Museums of Istanbul
Archaeological Museums of Istanbul host a very large collection of sarcophagi. The word derives from Assos stone in which dead bodies decayed faster. That's why it means flesh-eating stone. The Roman period sarcophagi were made of marble with bas-reliefs on the sides.
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Istanbul - February 2011 run
Running in a wet weather under a small rain and explaining what's happening (in French)
PS : I didn't have the correct equipment while in Istanbul for work, so I just went with what I had.
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Quick Guide 9-A: Did you know sarcophagus is flesh-eating? Archaeological Museums of Istanbul
Quick Guide 9: Did you know sarcophagus is flesh-eating stone?
Archaeological Museums of Istanbul host a very large collection of sarcophagi. The word derives from Assos stone in which dead bodies decayed faster. That's why it means flesh-eating stone.
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Quick Guide 35: Topkapi Movie and the Topkapi Palace
Quick Guide 35: Topkapi Movie and the Topkapi Palace
In the 1964 movie directed by Jules Dassin and starring Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell and Robert Morley: Topkapi, they were trying to steal the Topkapi Dagger. The dagger is still exhibited at the Treasury section of the Topkapi Palace Museum.
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Flo-USA provides small group tours to Turkey, Istanbul, Ankara -- (the capital city of Turkey), Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Hatay, Konya, Urfa, Van, Trabzon, Troy.
All of our tours are intimate with only 12 to 16 guests so you can connect with the places you visit and the local people you meet. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds: the value, ease and comprehensive itinerary of an escorted group tour, and some of the freedom and flexibility sophisticated travelers demand, and deserve.
We invite you to experience the FLO USA difference:
We have the knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring vacations. We know that a vacation is so much more than just seeing all the major attractions, its about being immersed in a new culture and way of life. In our destinations, some of the most authentic and best experiences center around food and family. So included in our several itineraries is an invitation into either a local family's home or a genuine local dining location, always planned to give you an extraordinary experience.
The venue will be unforgettable, the meal cooked from local produce, you will taste local wines and faire and leave with smiles from the memories as only FLO USA can do.
We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries. FLO USA knows that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your vacation. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:
- Conveniently located within reach of the main sights.
- Monitored by our Quality Control team, who ensure that our rigorous standards are maintained.
- Reputable brands, as well as high quality privately owned hotels.
- Great value through our negotiating power.
As part of your hassle-free vacation, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.
Eating is one of the best parts of any vacation and FLO USA makes sure that no matter which part of the world you're traveling to, your taste buds get the full culinary experience. From breakfast to dinner, you will have the chance to enjoy multiple flavors and distinctive cuisine. All of our tours feature delicious local cuisine, so wherever you are traveling, you will have the chance to experience genuine local faire and culture.
Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. They are experienced travelers, learned
historians and culture buffs. Their expertise and years of travel make them the world's best travel professionals. They are the ideal personal guides and can be relied upon for their good humor and adventurous natures. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.
- No hidden costs, no optional tours.
- Most meals are included in most of our escorted tour packages.
- Friendly and knowledgeable FLO USA staff ready to answer all
your questions at every step of planning your trip.
- $50 Senior citizen discount for travelers over 65.
- 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed
Top 12 Tourist Sites to visit in Turkey:
Hagia Sophia
Goreme Fairy Chimneys
Library of Celsus
Oludeniz
Mount Nemrut
Blue Mosque
Bodrum
Pamukkale
Aspendos, Antalia Theater
Cappadocia
Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul
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