Tour Type |
Regular Group Tour / Lunch Incl. |
Duration |
8 Hours / 08:00 - 17:00 |
Language |
Guided in English |
Highlights |
Dolmabahce Palace , Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque, Lunch, City Walls, Golden Horn, Cable Car, Ebu Eyyup El Ensari Tomb, Bosphorus Tour on Boat |
PRICES |
Per person 75 Euro
3-7 age : 55 Euro
0-2 age : FREE |
Our shuttle will pick you up from hotel which you are staying and you will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional guide.
* Hotel Pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be a extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport. Please contact us for charges.
TOUR ITINERARY
DOLMABAHCE PALACE : First point is of rotation. The Dolmabahce Palace, a blend of various
European architectural styles, was built between 1843-1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of
Sultan Abdulmecid. The tree storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls.
The Palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture, and the silk carpets and
curtains. It surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence.
BEZM-I ALEM VALIDE SULTAN MOSQUE: The mosque's construction was originally backed by Bezm-i
Alem Valide Sultan.
Lunch : Our guests will have lunch at a beautiful place in the city center.
GOLDEN HORN : As natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important
role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two.
Istanbul City Walls : The first city walls of Istanbul were built during 413-477 by the Byzantine Emperor
Thedosius II. They extend 6-7 km. starting from the Marble Tower on the Marmara shore up to the
Golden Horn. The Yedikule Walls was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in the years 1457-1458.
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS : An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA,
along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabacçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to
the Rumeli Fortress
Ebu Eyyup El Ensari Tomb: Ebu Eyyub Halid bin Zeyd or Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari, shortly remembered as
Eyup Sultan, was one of the companions of the prophet Mohammed, He was the first person who
hosted Hz.Mohammed s.a.v. (the prophet of Islam)in his house when Hz.Mohammed immigrated
from Mecca to Medine
Pierre Lotti Hill & Cable Car: It was named after the famous French writer, you will enjoy the
magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city after you take a cable car drive for the hill.
CLOSED
Dolmabahce Palace closed on Monday. This tour is not operated on Monday
What is Included in the tour ?
Hotel Pick-up & drop-off - by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches.
Entrance Fees mentioned by the itineraries.
Lunch
Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
Services Charges & Local Taxes.
What is Excluded in the tour ?
Drinks at lunch
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
INFORMATION for Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off : Hotel Pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center.
There may be a extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport. Please ask for charges.