Istanbul: Full-Day Small Group Bosphorus Cruise with Lunch
ID: GYG139722-208773
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day guided group tour of the Bosphorus District and see the sights.
Enjoy a full-day guided group tour of the Bosphorus District which is the most charming part of the city of Istanbul. Upon your pick-up from the hotel you will visit;
Dolmabahce Palace: which was the principle residence and the administration center of the Turkish Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.Then drive across the Bosphorus Bridge which is the first intercontinental one in the world to connect Europe to Asia. Head for the summit of Camlica Hill or Yeditepe on the Asian side to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the city of Istanbul. Rumeli Fortress; Rumelihisari (also knowen as Rumelian Castle and Rumeli Hissar Castle) is a fortress located in the Sariyer district of Istanbul,Turkey,on a hill in the European side of the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of marble facade facing the shore.The Rustempasa Mosque was designed by Ottoman Imperial architect Mimar Sinan. Lastly, visit the spice bazaar( Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.
Highlights
- Enjoy a customized full-day tour
- Marvel at the sights
- Learn more from an English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday-Thursdays and will be replaced by Galata Towers
Drinks and gratuities (optional) are not included
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
For hotel pickup, please wait in your hotel lobby.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
