Go into the incredible Sultanahmet Camii, also called the Blue Mosque because of the azure tiles that adorn it.Held up by more than 300 columns, it originally sheltered the city's drinking water. Dive into the depths of Istanbul as you visit the Basilica Cistern, legacy of Byzantium.Less than two centuries old but extraordinarily opulent with 285 rooms and a 4.5-ton Bohemian crystal chandelier.
Discover Istanbul’s other grand palace: Dolmabahçe Palace.Find yourself in The Arabian Nights as you visit Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.On the Galata Bridge side you’ll find numerous boats waiting to take you out into the straight to see the coast, its palaces, or even Princes’ Islands. Head for Europe, where you can visit Sultanahmet and see the city's iconic monuments, or get lost in the passages of Beyazit Grand Bazar, or even Cevahir - less picturesque but just as big - which is the largest shopping centre in Europe. Head for Asia, where you can walk as a family through the streets of Kadikoy, one of the liveliest quarters of the city, or go shopping with friends on Bagdat caddesi - Baghdad Avenue, the local Champs-Elysées, or else lounge on the shores of the Bosporus, or on one of the sunny terraces of Moda, the most laid-back neighbourhood in Istanbul. This is reflected in its cuisine, at once Mediterranean and Oriental, or else Hagia Sophia, a museum that has gone from basilica to mosque and back again, bringing together the symbols of both Islam and Christianity. Which continent to choose? Both, Captain! Either way, Istanbul doesn’t give you the choice: it’s a melting pot of all of the influences that surround it. If you look into the distance you can see both Europe and Asia. The sun begins to set, illuminating everything around you. Under your feet is the Golden Horn, Istanbul’s natural harbour and cradle of the Byzantium. Your weekend’s off to a great start! You're on Galata Bridge, the most famous in Istanbul, with fishermen and small seafood restaurants lining the guardrail. Hire a car: you're spoilt for choice with nearly 20 agencies present in the Arrivals Hall.Take a taxi: Taxis here accept up to 4 passengers.There are 5 different lines that feed into the city. Take the bus: all day long the Havaist company will take you to the centre in a little over an hour and a half.It will be operational in 2020 at the earliest. An underground line is currently under construction to connect the airport to the city. You’ll be landing in the new Istanbul Airport, inaugurated in 2019 and located around 40 kilometres from the city centre. Add an additional 15 minutes should you need to go to your airline's counter to collect your ticket or check a bag. Give yourself at least 1 hour 30 minutes to do so stress-free.
Don’t forget that before you can go to your gate, you’ll need to go through customs - in addition to security screenings.
To start your trip to old Byzantium off on the right foot, don’t risk arriving late to the airport. This is where the Turkish Airlines direct Nice-Istanbul flight departs - the only direct flight to the late Constantinople. Be ready to make your first purchases by visiting Interchange, the currency exchange specialists, with counters in both terminals at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.Īt Nice Airport, flights to Istanbul always depart from Terminal 1.
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