Bosphorus Cruise with Dolmabahce Palace and Istiklal Street Tour

1. Dolmabahce Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   A beautiful palace from 19th century blending different architectural features such as Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical. It served as administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until 1922.
2. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m
   The Bosphorus Strait, which splits the European and Asian sides of Turkey, is one of the world’s busiest waterways. On one side is Europe, on the other Asia – both shores are lined with Ottoman palaces, lush gardens, historic yali/pavilions (seafront mansions) and have loads of attractions.
3. Besiktas
   Pass by
   Restless district of Besiktas which is also home of famous football team bearing same name we will be explaining the district from the boat we will take.
4. Rustem Pasha Mosque
   30m
   This mosque, designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 16th century, is a hidden gem in Istanbul. Rustem Pasha Mosque is famous for its hand made Iznik tiles, set in a very wide variety of beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the mihrab, minbar, walls, columns and on the facade of the porch outside.
5. Istiklal Caddesi
   1h
   Istiklal Street gives a great opportunity to experience the unique energy and spirit of Istanbul. The street boasts shops with every product imaginable, cafés and restaurants, live music, bars, historic cinemas, art galleries, consulate buildings, churches and much more.
6. Misir Carsisi
   45m
   Spice Market known as Egyptian Bazaar in Turkish is one of the oldest covered bazaar in Istanbul. During the Ottoman period It remained a hub of trade for centuries with goods brought in from the Anatolian heartland and former Ottoman dominions, from the Balkans to the Arabian Peninsula on sale. It is the best place to taste Turkish delights, various spices, nuts and dried fruits.
7. Eminonu Square
   Pass by
   Historical Eminonu Square will be seen during tour.

Pickup details

We can pick up from centrally located Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karakoy and Taksim hotels, for non-central hotels MEETING POINT can be set by guest affter booking.

This tour can be operated as Shore Excursion Tour from GalataPort for cruise passegers.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays can be replaced with alternatives such as Yıldız Palace or Basilica Cistern or Topkapı Palace