Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

3.7 (84 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration8h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and Walls of Constantinople, and then soak up the colorful chaos of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar on a stroll. Enjoy a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise, and then head inside Dolmabahçe Palace to discover the extravagance of Istanbul’s bygone sultans. The tour ends on a high note -- admire stunning panoramic views from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. Misir Carsisi
    45m
    Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
  2. Dolmabahce Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
  3. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
  4. Halic
    Pass by
    Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian,
    Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
  5. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
  6. Bosphorus Strait
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
  7. The Walls of Istanbul
    Pass by
    Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.
  8. Misir Carsisi
    45m
    Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Pln Tours and Gray Line

End point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Pln Tours and Gray Line

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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