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Florya Aquarium and Aviation Museum Tour
From sea creatures to aircraft: an aquarium, a break and an aviation museum on the Florya coast.
- Duration
- About 6.5 hours
- Tour type
- Istanbul city tour · Day trip
- Departure
- Istanbul
- Catalogue
- Page 14
The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences.
About the tour
According to the catalogue, Istanbul Aquarium on the Florya coast is home to about 15,000 creatures from some 1,500 species; the visit is supported by touch screens.
After the aquarium there is free time at the Florya Social Facilities. In the afternoon you tour the aircraft and aviation history at the Aviation Museum.
Send us your dates and group size for the Aquarium and Aviation Museum and we will tailor the programme to your group.
Tour programme
Times follow the programme in the catalogue; there may be small changes depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.
Programme for the day
Departure
Istanbul Aquarium
Free time at the Florya Social Facilities
Departure
Aviation Museum
Departure for the return journey
Arrival
Places to see
Istanbul Aquarium
A public aquarium in Florya that opened in April 2011. Along a route from the Black Sea to the Pacific there are 16 themed sections and a rainforest; around 15,000 creatures from about 1,500 species are displayed in 66 tanks.
Florya coast
On Istanbul's European side, the Florya coast stretches along the Sea of Marmara and is used for walking and relaxing; Istanbul Aquarium is also located in this coastal area.
Aviation Museum
The Air Force Museum of the Turkish Air Force opened at its current site in Yeşilköy on 16 October 1985. Across an area of about 65,000 m², indoor and outdoor exhibitions display fighter jets, helicopters and items from Turkish aviation history since the Ottoman period.
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What's covered and notes
Included in the programme
- Visits to the Aquarium and the Aviation Museum are part of the programme
Good to know
- The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences, and is sent to you in writing together with the included services.
Who is it for?
- School and student groupsA pace suited to the age group, planned together with the teacher and group leader.
- FamiliesA programme that participants of all ages can enjoy together.
- ChildrenStops that keep pre-school and primary school children engaged.
Practical information
Best time to go
As the aquarium is indoors, it can be visited all year round; most of the Aviation Museum is an open-air exhibition, so the mild spring and autumn months are more comfortable.
What to bring and know
- You will walk quite a lot in the open-air section of the Aviation Museum, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen in summer, and a coat against the wind in winter.
- Avoid using flash photography at the aquarium.
- At the military museum, follow staff instructions about photography.
The Aquarium and Aviation Museum as a school trip
A programme that brings science (living things and ecosystems) and technology together in one day. The pace suits primary school groups.
Frequently asked questions
Where do we have lunch?
The programme includes free time at the Florya Social Facilities. If you would like a group meal, it is planned separately at the quote stage.
When is the best time for the Aquarium and Aviation Museum?
As the aquarium is indoors, it can be visited all year round; most of the Aviation Museum is an open-air exhibition, so the mild spring and autumn months are more comfortable.
What is included in the price?
What is covered for transport, guiding, admission fees and meals is stated in writing in the quote, according to your dates, group size and preferences. Services marked as extras in the catalogue are charged separately.
Can you pick us up from our school or organisation?
The departure point is planned according to the group's location. Whether pick-up from your school, workplace or another point you choose is possible is confirmed at the quote stage.
How can I get a quote for the Aquarium and Aviation Museum tour?
You can fill in the form on this page, message us on WhatsApp or call 0212 232 09 80. Sharing your dates, group size and, if applicable, your school or organisation details will speed up the quote.
What group sizes is it organised for?
The programme can be planned for anything from individual participants to large school and corporate groups. As the number of people determines vehicle and guide planning, simply state it in your quote request.
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