Istanbul Outdoor Nature Tour: Rumeli Fortress, Picnic in Belgrad Forest & More

View lush forest, historic neighborhoods, and even a medieval fortress

Leave crowded tour buses behind and and board a comfy, air-conditioned vehicle that will bring you to the first stop of your day trip. Your tour starts at Arnavutkoy. Located on the shoreline of the Bosphorus Strait, Arnavutkoy is home to many historic buildings, Ottoman mansions, and quaint restaurants. Up next is the Rumeli Fortress. This medieval fortress was commissioned by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II in the mid-1400s as part of his campaign to capture Constantinople. It took more than 3,000 people to build this massive fortress in just four months!