Overview
In Ottoman Istanbul, efforts were made to break away from its old shell through two important architectural periods; one of the most significant architects in this endeavor was Mimar Sinan, and the other was the Balyan family. In this tour, we focus on the later periods of the Ottoman Empire, exploring the magnificent palaces built by the Balyan family, who were pioneers of European architectural art in Istanbul. While a boat transfers us from one palace to another, we also take a leisurely detailed Bosphorus tour passing through the bridges of the Istanbul Bosphorus, important mansions, pavilions, and fortresses.
