Exploring Istanbul with Turkish Airlines’ Touristanbul FREE Layover Tour Review!

Flying with Turkish Airlines and have a long layover in Istanbul? Their FREE Touristanbul service is an amazing way to explore the city between flights! Join me as I take Tour T15 (morning tour) and Tour T17 (afternoon tour), visiting Istanbul’s most famous landmarks with a guided tour, free transportation, and complimentary meals!

🕌 Tour T15 Highlights (Morning Tour) – Exploring Istanbul’s historic heart:

Dolmabahçe Palace – A breathtaking 19th-century Ottoman palace with crystal chandeliers, gold decor, and Bosphorus views.
Golden Horn – The historic natural harbor that played a crucial role in the city’s development.
Bosphorus Strait – The stunning waterway separating Europe and Asia, with unforgettable views of Istanbul.
Galata Bridge – A bustling landmark connecting both sides of the city, offering panoramic waterfront views and a taste of local life.

🏰 Tour T17 Highlights (Afternoon Tour) – A deep dive into Istanbul’s ancient and Ottoman past:

Column of Constantine – A 4th-century Roman column marking the center of old Constantinople.
Nuruosmaniye Mosque – A beautifully designed 18th-century Ottoman mosque with intricate tilework.
Grand Bazaar – One of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, home to 4,000+ shops selling everything from spices to carpets.
Tomb of Mahmud II – The final resting place of a reforming Ottoman sultan.
Hippodrome of Constantinople – The ancient chariot-racing arena featuring:
German Fountain – A gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, showcasing Neo-Byzantine architecture.
Egyptian Obelisk – A 3,500-year-old monument originally from Luxor, Egypt.
Serpentine Column – A relic from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, dating back to ancient Greece.
Walled Obelisk – A stone monument reconstructed by the Ottomans.
Blue Mosque – One of Istanbul’s most stunning mosques, famous for its intricate blue tiles and six minarets.
Ayasofya Mosque – A masterpiece of architecture that blends Byzantine and Ottoman influences, once a cathedral, then a mosque, then a museum, and now a mosque again.
✨ Is Touristanbul worth your layover time? Join me for a full review of the experience, itinerary, and whether it’s the best way to explore Istanbul in just a few hours!
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Episode 1: The Journey Begins – Knoxville to Istanbul in Business Class!

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Episode 2: Exploring Istanbul on a Layover – Turkish Airlines Touristanbul Review!

https://youtu.be/ONqNL4udTRc

Episode 3: First Day in Hanoi!

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Episode 4: Hanoi’s Dark History, Nightlife & Final Thoughts – Hoa Lo Prison, Beer Street & Train Street

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Episode 5: From Hanoi to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat & Bayon Adventure!

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Episode 6: Angkor’s Hidden Gems, The Killing Fields & Siem Reap Nightlife

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Episode 7: From Siem Reap to Saigon – Exploring Ho Chi Minh City by Bus!

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Episode 8: Saigon’s History, Culture & TET Fireworks Celebration!

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Episode 9: Ha Long Bay Adventure!

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Episode 10: A Final Day in Hanoi & Off to Istanbul !

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Episode 11: Istanbul Stopover & The Journey Home

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