Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Beylerbeyi Palace

   Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans,

   Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Balat

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Bosphorus Bridge

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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Balat

   Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   Bosphorus

   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.

   1h 30m•Admission included•See on map

8. 8

   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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Patriarchal Church of St. George

   The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn,

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    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

    5 minutes•Admission included

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

The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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
• 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 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

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book