Things to do in Istanbul: Explore History and Culture | Aegean-Adriatic Vlog Ep 1 | Viking Cruises

Explore Istanbul's majestic mosques, underground cavern, ancient landmarks, vibrant bazaar, and scenic Bosphorus Strait. 🎯 See our Viking content!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCdKjjN4xKajP84_p785fBogpWv-YuQ0 Welcome to Episode 1 of our Aegean & Adriatic vlog series with Viking Cruises' Viking Jupiter. In this episode, we explore Istanbul, which offers a journey through time with iconic sites like Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern, reflecting its rich Byzantine and Ottoman history. Wander through the Grand Bazaar's vibrant stalls, and explore this ancient culture. From spice-scented streets to breathtaking Bosphorus views, Istanbul blends history, culture, and beauty in every corner, offering a unique and unforgettable experience. This 7-part series explores: Istanbul, where we spend two days on our own exploring Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Basilica Cistern and downtown streets near the waterfront, before embarking on a ship tour that includes a visit to the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and a cruise through the Bosphorus Strait. Troy, where we visit the multilayered archeological site dating back to 3500 BCE and learn of the legendary Greek mythological Trojan War. Kusadasi, where we explored the expansive archeological site of Ephesus, including its impressive structures of Library of Celsius and Great Theater Rhodes, where we show a past exploration of the island, including the old town’s Knights of St. John Fortress and on another part of the island, the Acropolis of Lindos. Crete, where we visit the Heraklion Archeology museum. Athens, where we show a past exploration of the Pantheatic Stadium, as well as the Acropolis & Parthenon. Olympia, where we explored the site of the ancient Olympic Games. Corfu, where were we visited a local market and olive oil soap factory, that has been hand making soap for 5 generations. Kotor, where we take a walk about the old town square and attended a lovely guitar concert at St. Nicholas Franciscan Monastery. Dubrovnik, where explored the old fortress, iconic in its own right but also heavily featured in films and television. Split, where we visit Diocleatian's Palace and take a lovely cruise on the scenic Cetina River. Venice, where we sail in, and briefly explain the alternate port of Chioggia's transport to this world-famous city. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to join our FB Group, if you like, to further engage chatting about cruising: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innocentsabroad/about If groups are not for you, you may feel more comfortable just following our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/InnocentsAbroadPage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to subscribe to our channel, like (if you do of course), select the reminder bell & make comments - every comment will be answered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching #viking #vikingcruises #vikingjupiter 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque 05:50 Basilica Underground Cistern 07:43 Old Town & Restaurant 08:29 Water Taxi 10:02 Obelisk of Theodosius 10:24 Blue Mosque 12:38 Bosphorus Cruise 15:00 Grand Bazaar