Agenda
*For the visit to the Blue Mosque please refer to the following link for the specific dress code: 8 Blue Mosque Rules | Guidelines for a Respectful Visit. Follow a modest dress code. Both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Women should also cover their heads with a scarf. If your clothing doesn't meet these standards, wraps and scarves are provided at the entrance. This dress code is enforced to respect the mosque's sanctity and Islamic traditions.
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Travel Information
- Istanbul city centre is easily accessible from the airport via subway, taxi or bus. Details on these services can be found here: How to get from Istanbul Airport to City Center / Sultanahmet
- The closest subway station to the Ritz Carlton is Taksim and the hotel is then a short walk of no more than 15 mins.
- Sirkeci Train Station & Kabatas Tram Station are the nearest stations, but a taxi will be required to the hotel, which will take around 20 mins.
- Alternatively a taxi will take 50 mins from the airport to the hotel, traffic dependant.
Exploring Istanbul
- Experience the extravagance of Topkapı Palace
- Marvel at the Hagia Sophia
- Lose yourself in Istanbul's Bazaar District
- Ride Istanbul’s ferries
- Dive into history at the Istanbul Archaeological Museums
- Revel in Istanbul's nightlife
- Get acquainted with Turkish contemporary art
- Surrender to the steam in a bath house
- Hang out with the cool kids in Kadıköy
- Gaze at the mosaics and frescoes of the Chora Church
Click here for more info: 16 best things to do in Istanbul
Questions?
Please contact Alex King
