Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Spice Bazaar

   Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

   45 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   Dolmabahce Palace

   Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

   2 Stunden•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   Rumeli Fortress

   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.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   Golden Horn

   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.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

5. 5

   Bosphorus Bridge

   Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   Bosphorus

   Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ 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.

   1 Std. 30 Min.•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

7. 7

   Istanbul City Walls

   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.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

8. 8

   Spice Bazaar

   Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

   45 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Pln Tours and Gray Line

Die Karte zeigt Istanbul. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.