Dedeman Gayrettepe is a 5-star hotel located in Gayrettepe, at the heart of Istanbul's finance and business district. The event venue at Kemerburgaz Kent Ormanı is approximately 18 km away, with a complimentary shuttle on race day. Gayrettepe M2 and M11 Metro stations are an 8-minute walk; Levent Business District is just 5 minutes by metro. Taksim Square is approximately 15 minutes by metro, İstiklal Avenue is about 18 minutes away, and Zorlu Center shopping mall is an 8-minute walk.
| Route / One Way | Duration | Vito (1-4 people) | Minibus (5-12 people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport (IST) → Hotel | ~40-50 min | 80 € | 140 € |
| Hotel → Istanbul Airport (IST) | ~40-50 min | 70 € | 130 € |
| Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Hotel | ~55-70 min | 90 € | 165 € |
| Hotel → Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | ~55-70 min | 80 € | 155 € |
This tour will be held with a private group made up exclusively of runners participating in Merrell Istanbul Ultra.
A six-minaret 17th-century masterpiece adorned with İznik tiles; its architecture and symbolism are explained with a guide.
A 1,500-year-old historic structure; discover details such as the great dome, mosaics and the Weeping Column with a guide.
The 400-year-old residence of the Ottoman sultans; the Imperial Council Hall, the treasury, the weapons collection and the private chambers overlooking the Bosphorus.
The world's oldest covered market with over 4,000 shops; about 1 hour of free time is given at the end of the tour.
Also: Hippodrome, German Fountain, Hagia Irene · Entry included: Hagia Sophia + Topkapı Palace (closed on Tuesdays)
Watch the Maiden's Tower, the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace and Ortaköy Mosque lit up at night.
An enjoyable journey on the strait connecting two continents, with a set-menu dinner and 1 soft drink.
Henna Ceremony, Belly Dance, Sema (Whirling Dervish) Ceremony and Caucasian Dance; multilingual presentation with an English-speaking host.
Colorful folk dance troupes from different regions of Turkey take the stage; the night ends with a live DJ performance.
Departure: 19:00-20:00 from hotels · Kabataş Pier · Dinner and 1 soft drink included, alcoholic beverages charged separately