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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise And Dolmabahçe Palace Tour with ticket

E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Monday

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Start time

    9am

  • Meeting Point

    Good news! You can get picked up from selected hotels, just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you have not booked your hotel yet, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details. Alternatively, make your way to Dolmabahce.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Enjoy a historical sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait and discover the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Admire magnificent views of Istanbul as you cruise the Bosphorus
  • Visit the spice bazar to buy exotic spices and see The Golden Horn
  • Soak in stunning views of the Golden Horn from the Pierre Loti Hill
  • Visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque and Abu Eyup Alansari Tomb, an important site for Muslims
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

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.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of The Golden Horn & Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Cruise ticket 
  • Hotel pickup/drop from centrally located hotels
  • Local guide (English and Arabic-speaking)
  • Transfers by Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dolmabahce Palace ticket
  • Lunch
  • Cable Car Ticket

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Please note

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

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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