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BOSPHORUS and SHORES TOURS
TOUR 4Bosphorus Cruise with Golden Horn on Private Boat ( Half Day Morning )
Half Day Morning Tour with Cable car and Cruise IncludedBook Now
CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
DRIVE BY BUS TO 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. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
SPICE BAZAAR(Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA, NO INTERIOR VISIT) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
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Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday Replaced with Golden Horn
About three centuries ago there was a broad bay whose waters sheltered many ships in the place now occupied by Dolmabahçe Palace. Halfway between a Moorish castle, a Baroque Italian palazzo and a Hindu temple, the Dolmabahçe Palace was built from marble.
Bosphorus Bridge
Unique chance to drive from Europe to Asia with a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus.
Çamlıca Hill
Highest point of Istanbul with an absolutely magnificent view, which makes it well worth to climb. It gives you a unique chance to view entire city in a single picture.
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Dolmabahçe Palace are closed on Monday and Thursday replaced with Chora Church.
TOUR 6Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe Palace
Full Day Tour Lunch and Entrance fees includedBook Now
Cruise on the Golden Horn
Cruise along the Golden Horn and see the historical heart of the city and principal harbor of Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul for over 2,000 years.
Cruise on the Bosphorus
The Cruise on the Bosphorus which will give you the best chance to view the finest palaces and pavilions along the shores.
Rumeli Fortress (From the sea)
The biggest fortification of Istanbul can be seen clearly during our Bosphorus Cruise.
Cable Car to Pierre Loti
Enjoy the beautiful view from the cable car as you climb the hill to the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti, birth name Louis Marie Julien Viaud (1850-1923).
City Walls
Constantinople's great city walls were breached only twice in 1600 years. The first breach occured in 1204 during the fourth Crusade; the second breach was led by “Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror” in 1453 with cannons and troops.
Before having lunch at our restaurant there will be an optional shopping opportunity.
Dolmabahçe Palace
The main palace was built by the leading Ottoman architects of the era, Karabet and Nikoğos Balyan, and consists of three parts: the Imperial Mabeyn (State Apartments), Muayede Salon (Ceremonial Hall) and the Imperial Harem.
Bosphorus Bridge
Overshadowing İstanbul's traditional architecture is one of the world's largest suspension bridges, the Bosphorus Bridge, linking Europe and Asia.
Çamlıca Hill
The highest peak in the İstanbul vicinity is the 288m Çamlıca Hill. It commands a magnificent view that embraces the mouth of the Bosphorus, old İstanbul, Galata, Beyoğlu and lets you understand the magnificence and beauty of the city.
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Dolmabahçe Palace are closed on Monday and Thursday replaced with Chora Church.
TOUR 8Bosphorus Cruise with Golden Horn on Private Boat ( Half Day Afternoon )
As the sun sets in Istanbul, its yellow light blazes on the waters of the Golden Horn, giving this freshwater estuary its romantic name.
Cruise on the Bosphorus
This magical journey which covers both European and Asian shores by our private boat will let you see the marvelous monuments and districts.
Rumeli Fortress (From the sea)
The biggest fortification of Istanbul can be seen clearly during our Bosphorus Cruise.
Cable Car to Pierre Loti
The little hill Enjoy the beautiful view from the cable car as you climb the hill to the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti, birth name Louis Marie Julien Viaud (1850-1923).
City Walls
Constantinople's great city walls were breached only twice in 1600 years. The first breach occured in 1204 during the fourth Crusade; the second breach was led by “Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror” in 1453 with cannons and troops.
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TOUR 09Bosphorus and Beylerbeyi Palace
Full Day City Tour with Lunch and Entrance fees includedBook Now
CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
DRIVE BY BUS TO 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. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
SPICE BAZAAR(Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA, NO INTERIOR VISIT) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
LUNCH
BEYLERBEYI PALACE The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)
CAMLICA HILL The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.
SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT BEDESTEN exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping.
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We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure time, 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2,
CLOSED Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday and Thursday Replaced with Chora Churc Rumeli Fortress on Wednesday Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday Replaced with Golden Horn
Our excursion to the Black Sea starts with a hotel pick up and drive through Europe to Asia by the second Bosphorus Bridge, all the way to Sile.
Sile has been a fishing village here since 700BC and a lighthouse since the Ottoman period. Today, Sile is a beach resort popular with people who want a resort atmosphere without having to go to the expense of travelling to the Mediterranean Sea. The 150 Years old Sile lighthouse is the largest one in Turkey and second largest of the world a definite must seen.
Once we left Sile back and head to Agva, we pass through the traditional Black sea villages where you feel your self far away from the crowd of Istanbul. The picturesque way alon g these villages reaches soon to agva which means "the land between two rivers".
Agva is another important spot of the Black Sea coastline, a world paradise in which nature shows all its talents... Upon arrival we will have a b oat ride down the Goksu River while your lunch is going to be prepared on a nice river side restaurant. After the lunch you may either relax along the river or freshen up on one of the most exciting beach of whole Turkey where the pine trees meet crystal clear water of the Black Sea. It's time to forget yourself, it's time to get lost in nature.
You will have a chance to see a real "Sile Bezi" collection on our way to ıstanbul before the twilight fell.
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Operates everyday from April to end of October. %30 discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2.
Private Boat ToursPrivate Boat Rental on Bosphorus
Program; - Greeting at the hotel and at any address with our driver. - Driving to the port where you would start the cruise. - 2 hours unforgettable tour on bosphorus Here are the sights you'll see, divided into two parts, the Southern Bosphorus (from the Golden Horn and city center to the Bosphorus Bridge) and the Northern Bosphorus, (from the Bosphorus Bridge to the Black Sea): Southern Bosphorus The most impressive sights are along the southern shores of the Bosphorus, nearest to the city: Topkapi Palace, the mid-Bosphorus Maiden's Tower, the Selimiye Barracks (where Florence Nightingale worked), DolmabahCe Palace, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park & Palace, the chic art-boutique-and-cafe scene in the village of Ortaköy, the pretty Ottoman baroque Mecidiye Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge. More... Northern Bosphorus Beyond the Bosphorus Bridge there's plenty more to see: Beylerbeyi Palace, the village of Çengelköy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutköy with its photogenic Ottoman yalis (wooden Bosphorus seaside mansions), Rumeli Hisari (the mighty Fortress of Europe), the town of Bebek with its pretty bay, and Bosphorus University. North of the Fatih Bridge, second to be built across the Bosphorus, is Anadolu Hisari (the Fortress of Anatolia), Küçüksu Kasri (a fine little rococo palace), the Hidiv Kasri (fine Art Nouveau villa (1900) of the Khedive of Egypt), the pretty restaurant village of Tarabya, the town of Büyükdere (with its excellent Sadberk Hanim Museum), Sariyer (with a fish market and several seafood restaurants on the shore). - After the tour we will take you from the boat and drive to your hotel or any place you would prefer
Duration: 2 hours cruise + hotel transfer time Included: Private Boat for 2 hours cruising, Return transfers from your hotel (or drop any place you would prefer), All taxes.
Not Included: Lunch/Dinner/Drinks.
Notes: Prices quoted are based on the hire of the boat and NOT per person. ( Max 1 -20 people permitted for a group ) .