Bosphorus & Istanbul Roots Tour
Discover the two captivating sides of Istanbul—by water and by land—on this immersive tour that blends history, culture, and stunning scenery.
✨ Tour Highlights:
Bosphorus Cruise – Board a boat and glide along this legendary strait, taking in views of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace and the charming, solitary Maiden’s Tower.
City Exploration by Bus – Journey through Istanbul’s streets and neighborhoods, tracing the roots of this vibrant city and uncovering its rich, layered history.
Experience Istanbul like never before, combining breathtaking landscapes, architectural wonders, and cultural stories in a single unforgettable tour.
Pickup included
Guests will see Istanbul and highlights of Bosphorus from the boat
Bosphorus Cruise on 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.
Guests will see the Golden Horn from the best view and take a cable car ride down to their return buses
Will see the the best part of Goldenhorn and city walls from tour buses
Golden Horn, 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
Guests who do not want a pick up or their hotel is outside of city center, they can be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at 13:00
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Price varies by option