One may have a wide range of places to visit during day excursion at Istanbul. A number of quality Turkish attractions are located in near vicinity to Istanbul. These places are within the areas of Canakkale, Sile Eceabat, Gelibolu, Kilitbahir, and Silivri. It helps the entire area to form the very scenic north-easterly edge of the Dardanelles.

Troy: The city of Troy is center of ancient civilization in the country. There are different stories behind the history of the city and is one of the most likely places by cheap Istanbul flights takers. It is believed that during 3rd and 2nd millennia BC Troy was a cultural center. One of the most important features of this area is its location between Europe and Asia. It has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ataturk Arboretum: It is located on Buyukdere-Kemerburgaz road, 20 km away from Istanbul. This living tree museum is visited largely by both locals and those taking flights to Istanbul from London It is serving as a source to many searches for being home to many elected trees and plants brought from all over the world. It is a wonderful place to visit in any season and the scene of lake surrounded by many different kinds of leaves gives a marvelous view. It is no doubt a captivating place. Those who want to get rid off stress of life and city come to this place as it provides an easy escape. Those taken cheap flights to Istanbul come here to get relaxed after taking city tower. It has been estimated that there are more than 2,000 species of living trees.
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Grand Bazaar: It is one of the unique features of the city of Istanbul. It is globally known as world’s largest covered bazaar. It is a big market with 4,000 shops that sells every thing including; Turkish carpets, glazed tiles, pottery, copper, leather, cotton and wool items, meerschaum pipes, alabaster bookends, and all other necessities of daily life. Almost all the visitors taking flights to Istanbul must pay a visit at this market. In addition to thousands of shops there are also many restaurants in this area that allow you to have lunch in the midst of your shopping. It is open daily early morning till late night, but is closed on Sunday.

Price’s Island: It’s a Turkish Island on Asian side near Istanbul city that is composed of nine small islands. There are regular passenger ferries and fast passenger ferries to tour the tourists to four of these nine islands. Tourists taking Istanbul flights from UK and other world wide destinations walk or rent a bicycle or horse-drawn carriage, even a donkey to tour this beautiful site as motor boating is not permitted here. A number of entertainment activities are conducted here including swimming, picnicking, water sports, as well as relaxing at beach side. It has become one of the best places to conduct festivities on weekends.