Ian Fleming’s eternal character, “Bond” - James Bond, took trips to one-hundred-forty-six places in forty-nine countries, but had chance to pay a visit earth’s-capital, Istanbul, for three times, more than any other foreign country. It might be seen as coincidence or necessity due to his MI6 duties, however It is obvious that Istanbul’s his favourite.
Istanbul played a vital role in Bond’s quests while he was chasing down his villains and whatever it was against, She was always there to soothe the chaos matching 007’s will in order for him to carry out important performances to succeed.
For someone who has “Licence-to-Kill”, Bond always has a quite good taste towards the life and luckily his missions in Istanbul led him to catch up with city’s historical splendours even he has been always against the firing line.
And this special excursion will give you the chance to share Bond’s Taste out of the life!
- Maiden’s Tower: Built to protect a Princess, Maiden’s Tower became a pearl on the Bosphorus Strait. In spite of its beauty, Tower failed to keep the princess alive, but stood still for the visitors to pay a visit.
- Eminonu Square: A neighbourhood, became a crucial settlement for transportation and trade throughout the history. As it was occupied by Genoese, Venetians, Romans or Ottomans then It is still now by a cosmopolite crowd in Modern Turkey.
- the Deutsche Orient Bank: After world’s economic capital, London, the Deutsche Bank decided to move forward and expand in the world, opening their Istanbul branch in 1909. Its building was in every way unique as it was one of the first examples of buildings made by cement.
- Sirkeci Railway Station (Orient Express): The home to the Orient Express, station was built due to military necessity, realised after the Crimean War during Late Ottoman Era.
- Hagia Sophia Museum: Only place on earth, where the two of the Holy Religions - Islam & Christianity - lives in a harmony. Unique landmark to witness both Islamic and Christian marks and paintings together.
- Nûr-i Osmânî Mosque: Ottoman Baroque was bodied in the hands of a master and a fellow-craftsman for the first time and became the fourth largest dome in Istanbul.
- Grand Bazaar: Standing on roots from 15th Century, bazaar holds its reputation as one of the eldest covered bazaars in the world.