Istanbul: Tour of Garipce Village, Rumeli Fortress and Balat
ID: GYG57798-80781
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
If you’ve seen the major attractions of Istanbul, this tour gives you the opportunity to see more of this magical place with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit a local village, stop for breakfast, learn a bit of history, and take in spectacular views.
Enjoy a really local tour of Istanbul with a guide who has an in-depth knowledge of the city. The full-day tour begins at around 08.30 with a pick up at your hotel, followed by breakfast in a small village located on the shores of the Black Sea.
Visit a 17th-century castle and enjoy the amazing views. Stop to admire the Rumeli Fortress that looks out over the Bosporus – one of the unique monuments of Istanbul.
Continue on with a drive to the Asian side of the city, where you’ll visit the Kucuksu Palace, used as a hunting lodge and summer mansion during the 18th century.
Your guide will also take you to see the Balat/Fener area, which was the center of Greek Orthodox life in the time of the Ottoman Empire.
Highlights
- Explore the tiny village of Garipce
- Visit Rumeli Castle, a fortress on Istanbul’s European side
- Marvel at the views from Otagtepe
- Stop to see the Greek Orthodox Fener and Balat districts
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel in Istanbul's city center
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.
