Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour
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3h
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About this experience
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.
Available options
Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour
What's included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable Car ride
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
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.
2
Stop 2
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.
3
Stop 3
Pass by
Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
Pass by
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
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Stop 6
Pass by
Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian
7
Stop 7
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.
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Stop 8
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
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Stop 9
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.
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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
What's not included
Gratuities
Drinks and food
Available languages
Guide guide
DE
EN
FR
ES
Audio guide
IT
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Important 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
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
Important notes
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Opening hours are:
07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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