Take to the skies above Istanbul to see its collection of grand landmarks on a scenic helicopter tour. Fly over modern and historic areas of the storied city, get a bird’s-eye view of some of the world’s most iconic buildings, and discover Istanbul’s wonders from a new perspective.
A convenient hotel pickup takes you to your helicopter, waiting near the modern business districts of the city’s European side. Get a look at the skyscrapers in Maslak and Levent as you take to the air and fly out on your way to the Bosporus.
On the Anatolian side of the strait separating Europe and Asia, beyond the long Bosporus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges, you can see the Ottoman fortress of Anadoluhisarı, the Khedive, Küçüksu, and Beylerbeyi palaces, as well as the Maiden’s Tower on its islet in the Bosporus.
As you fly over the Historical Peninsula, you can see some of Istanbul’s greatest monuments. Admire the view of Suleymaniye and Sultan Ahmed mosques, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Pass over the Golden Horn to see the Church of the Pantocrator, Valens Aqueduct, and the Walls of Constantinople.