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Ring Stone Hotel Taksim is located directly on İstiklal Avenue, Istanbul's busiest street, placing guests at the heart of the city's cultural and social scene. The event venue at Kemerburgaz Kent Ormanı is approximately 20 km away, with a complimentary shuttle on race day. The hotel is just a 1-minute walk from Şişhane Metro M2, making Taksim Square accessible in approximately 8 minutes on foot. Dolmabahçe Palace is about 15 minutes by taxi, and Sultanahmet can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by metro and tram.
| 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