Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise and visit the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the Pierre Loti Hill and the Golden Horn with an official guide in Istanbul.
Explore the Dolmabahçe Palace, a symbol of 19th century Westernization, built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1843-1856 and situated on an area of 110 thousand square meters, dominating the magnificent view of the Bosphorus.
Visit the Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan Mosque, one of the most unique architectures among the Ottoman mosques in Istanbul boasting a blend of Baroque and Empire architectural styles. Spend time in the eclectic Spice Bazaar and shop for exotic spices.
After lunch, head to the port for the Bosphorus Cruise from which you can see iconic attractions like the Golden horn, Topkapi palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them.
After the cruise, climb aboard your luxury coach and head to Eyup Sultan Mosque by Golden Horn, a natural horn-shaped bay that divides the European side of Istanbul into two. Admire the atmospheric historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and the remains of the Roman Wall. Ascend the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. The perfect view of the Golden Horn makes for wonderful photo ops. Then descend from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The exact departure time will be confirmed after reservation depending on your hotel pickup.
Please note that free pick-up and drop-off from hotels (Levent, Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Ortakoy, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi, Sutluce).
Photography and video recording are not allowed inside Dolmabahçe Palace. Harem section is not included in the tour.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays. The visit of Eyup Sultan Mosque on Friday will be from outside only because of Friday prayer.
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