BOSPHORUS AND TWO CONTINENTS TOUR

BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND TWO CONTINENTS TOURS
Highlights of Istanbul
The Full Day tour starts with the Bosporus cruise, then follows with the spice market. After a delicious lunch we continue to the Dolmabahce Palace; the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Then we move to the Bosphorus Bridge, with a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Later you can choose to explore more of the city or return back to the Hotel/office.
Lunch is included.

Tour Visits
Spice Bazaar, Boat Cruise on the Bosphorus, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill.

Important Notice
Dolmabahce Palace is closed every Monday and Thursday, replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum. Rumeli Fortress is closed every Wednesday, Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar is closed on Sundays. 
Everyday

Tour Schedule
Pick up from hotel : 08.30 am
Tour starts : 09.00 am
Tour ends : 17.00 pm
Tour Cost

What does the tour include?
* Professional English speaking tour guide
* Entrance fees as per itinerary
* Lunch
* Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
* Private boat or Ferry boat
* Air-conditioned Vehicle
* V.A.T.


TOUR DETAILS

BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND TWO CONTINENTS TOURS
Information
Spice Bazaar
This covered market is the attractive L-shaped building to the south-west of the Yeni Cami. Its English name survives from the time when the market specialised in the sale of spices and herbs, as well as medicinal plants and drugs.

Boat Cruise on the Bosphorus
The Bosphorus - the waterway between two continents - is beautiful at anytime, day or night in any season. On the way to the Black Sea, you can see the finest and richest examples of Ottoman houses and palaces on the Bosphorus shores.

Rumeli Fortress
In 1452, Mehmet II prepared to besiege Constantinople by constructing a fortress at Rumeli Hisari. It took less than four months to build, thanks to 3000 labourers and master masons assigned to the task. Its crenellated walls and round towers are popular with photographers and what you see from the top of the walls is one of the nicest view of the Bosphorus.

Dolmabahçe Palace
This area was originally the bay where the navy anchored in the early periods when the Ottomans conquered Istanbul. Between 1611-1614, this bay had been filled in and a timber building with a large garden called "the Besiktas Palace" had been built with the order of Sultan Ahmet I. The land of the Besiktas Palace, which had become completely useless due to a fire, was chosen as the site of the new palace by Sultan Abdulmecit I, as it was by the sea side and close to the city centre.

Bosphorus Bridge
Offers a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) within a few minutes. The Ataturk Bridge carries 200 000 vehicles and 600 000 people a day. It is the 4th longest suspension bridge in the Europe and 7th longest in the world. 

Camlica Hill
Camlica Hill is one of the highest points of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. The Çamlica Hill has a wonderful panorama including the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, Historical Peninsula and islands.

OTHER TOURS YOU SHOULD DO WHILE IN ISTANBUL
 
 

• Istanbul Sightseeing Tour Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour
Visit the incredible and captivating highlights of Istanbul, which has been the bridge between the east and west of the ancient world. Some relics are know as one of the top sites in the world.

• Gallipoli & Troy Tour
Wander through the cemeteries and ponder the tragedy and heroism of past battles.
The 2  Day Gallipoli & Troy tour's ending is optional; You can finish in Selcuk, Kusadasi or back in Istanbul.

• Turkish Night Show
A unique environment, good taste, first class service and cultural entertainment.

• Airport Transfers
To / from Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
 

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