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Istanbul Highlights Bosphorus Stops 1 +2 (Europe + Asia)

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee
    • Bosphorus Cruise
    • Roundtrip boat transfer between European& Asian Side
    • English speaking licenced & professional guide

    Not included

    • Personal expenses
    • Beverages in lunch

    Itinerary

    1. Golden Horn

      We drive on the southern shores of Golden Horn that makes this tour unique. Churches, mosques, Byzantine city walls, mousoleums to see enroute.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    2. Spice Bazaar

      This Bazaar is a historical place to visit that is still use for purchasing spices, turkish coffee, herbs etc.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Bosphorus Strait

      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

      2 hoursAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th century Ottoman mosque

      20 minutesAdmission free

    5. Mihrimah Sultan Mosque

      This mosque is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, dedicated to the daughter of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Dolmabahce Palace

      Dolmabahçe Palace

      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..

      1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

    7. This 16th century mosque is designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Semsi Pasha

      20 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 421 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 30 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Opening hours are: 09:00 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Istanbul Walks
    Product code
    5744BOSCAMDAY

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