Bosphorus Cruise Two Continents Tour

Bosphorus Cruise Two Continents Tour

TOUR CODE: IST-6

Tour Program Bosphorus Cruise Two Continents Tour, Explore the highlights of Istanbul. Where Ottoman and Byzantine empires located before. Visit the fascinating Dolmabahce Palace, breathe taking Camlica, Ortaköy a historical village, Rüstem Pasha Mosque and famous Spice Bazaar with an expert guide. Learn all history about extravagant sultans and discover Ottoman and Byzantine era architecture. You will be taken in the morning cruise along the Bosphorus Strait by boat.  You will visit the Spice Bazaar, the last residence of Ottoman Empire’s, Dolmabahce Palace. We will cross the Bosphorus Bridge and visit top of  Camlica Hill. Best view to see the two sides of Istanbul. When Bosphorus Cruise Two Continents Tour, finished we will take you back to your hotel around 17:00 o’clock. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) was built between 1597 and 1664, also it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. You can find exotic aromas and various spices. It contains fruit vegetable, flower and fish shops inside. Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara and splits the European and Asian sides of Turkey. Bosphorus Bridge, pass through the bridge and watch the beautiful view. It is 1704m long and was the 4th longest bridge around the world. Don’t miss this unique chance to pass from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Dolmabahce Palace was the first European style palace. It was built by Ottoman Sultans between 1843 and 1846.This is the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Also famous with the great collection of European antiquity. Atatürk lived the final part of his life in the palace and died there. Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul city and Bosphorus. Give a little break for enjoy the view of Bosphorus. Ortaköy, (No Stop) is a cosmopolitan area, bordering waters of the Bosphorus. Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews are leaving here. The neighbourhood hosts many different religious. It is also a popular spot for locals with art galleries, night clubs and restaurants.

• Explore Spice Bazaar (Egyptian markets)
• 1.5-hour Istanbul Bosphorus boat cruise
• Cruise from Rumeli Hisarı Fortress along the famous Bosphorus Strait
• Visit the Dolmabahce Palace and its marvellous Ottoman and Byzantine architecture
• Driving on the Bosphorus Bridge between Two continents
• Best view of Bosphorus top of the Camlica Hill

Inclusions

• Local expert guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees
• Delicious lunch

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified