Historical Istanbul Old City Tour With Sunset Bosphorus Cruise [210351P66]
Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.
Sail down the Bosphorus passing Dolmabahce Palace, impressive Bosphorus Bridges, and beautifully designed seaside villas along both sides of the Bosphorus, before rounding the spectacular tip of the old city and ultimately cruising only a few feet away from the magnificent Maiden's Tower. Put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.
Sail down the Bosphorus passing Dolmabahce Palace, impressive Bosphorus Bridges, and beautifully designed seaside villas along both sides of the Bosphorus, before rounding the spectacular tip of the old city and ultimately cruising only a few feet away from the magnificent Maiden's Tower. Put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch in a terrace restaurant with a great view of the city
- Professional guide
- Transportation by public transport
- Light snacks, cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, fresh seasonal fruits platter, tea and coffee
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- 2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks during lunch
- Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to Topkapi Palace $60 & Hagia Sophia $45
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Pick up
- Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons.
- Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.
- Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.
- Dolmabahce is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc..
- Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Ciragan Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Ortakoy Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Maiden's Tower is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Bosphorus Bridge is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Camlica Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
- Drop off
