Istanbul Highlights Bosphorus Stops 1 +2 (Europe + Asia)
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8h
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About this experience
We strongly advise you our Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey Half Day Tour in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday!
- Start the day with Spice Bazaar, listen to the miracle of the herbs and taste delicious Turkish delights here.
- Crossing from Besiktas to Uskudar by boat and have lunch here in a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, visit the famous mosques of Uskudar district. Start with Semsi Pasha Mosque from 16th century, designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.
- Continue with Yeni Valide Mosque from 18th century.
- The last mosque we see here is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.
- Before crossing back to European side by boat, we visit local Fish Market.
- And finally, last stop of the day is Dolmabahce Palace. We will also visit Harem of Dolmabahce Palace.
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Bosphorus Full Day Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Uskudar and Dolmabahce Palace
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bosphorus Cruise
Roundtrip boat transfer between European& Asian Side
Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee
English speaking licenced & professional guide
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Pass by
We drive on the southern shores of Golden Horn that makes this tour unique. Churches, mosques, Byzantine city walls, mousoleums to see enroute.
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Stop 2
This Bazaar is a historical place to visit that is still use for purchasing spices, turkish coffee, herbs etc.
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Stop 3
Bosphorus Strait is the hoghlight of Istanbul. We spent 90 minutes on the boat but we see the Bosphorus most of the time during the tour
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Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th century Ottoman mosque
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Stop 5
This mosque is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, dedicated to the daughter of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent
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Stop 6
Dolmabahçe Palace is a 19th century palace that was constracted by sultan Abdulmecit. The architect is Balyan and it was styled in Baroc and Rokoko. Wonderfull paintings, handmade carpets, furniture. Your guide explains the history, legends, architecture..
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This 16th century mosque is designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Semsi Pasha
What's not included
Personal expenses
Beverages in lunch
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday, it will be replaced with Galata Tower and its neighbourhood
Important notes
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Opening hours are:
09:00 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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