Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

Duration3h 30m

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

What's included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable Car ride

Gratuities
Drinks and food

What to expect

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.
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.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Pass by

Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus
Balat
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.
Bosphorus Bridge
Pass by

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Pass by

Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian
Bosphorus Strait
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
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
Patriarchate Of Constantinople
Pass by

The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.
Istanbul Cable Car
5m · Admission ticket included

We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour.

This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

Meeting point

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413

End point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

End point

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413

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
We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car

Cancellation policy

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

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