Private Istanbul Two Continent Tour [453993P2]
We strive to provide an exceptional experience by arranging knowledgeable, licensed tour guides to ensure an informative and memorable journey.
Our itinerary includes a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace, an iconic European-style Ottoman palace built in 1856. Here, you will witness one of the largest British crystal chandeliers, weighing approximately 4,500 kg, as well as an exquisite Ottoman carpet of remarkable size.
As we cruise along the Bosphorus, you will enjoy breathtaking views of both the European and Asian continents, along with magnificent Ottoman mansions. Key landmarks include Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the historic Rumeli Fortress.
A visit to the Spice Bazaar offers the opportunity to taste authentic Turkish delights and Sultan tea, Iranian saffron or honey for men.
We drive to the Asian side of Istanbul and ascend Çamlıca Hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city while savoring traditional Turkish tea.
Our itinerary includes a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace, an iconic European-style Ottoman palace built in 1856. Here, you will witness one of the largest British crystal chandeliers, weighing approximately 4,500 kg, as well as an exquisite Ottoman carpet of remarkable size.
As we cruise along the Bosphorus, you will enjoy breathtaking views of both the European and Asian continents, along with magnificent Ottoman mansions. Key landmarks include Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the historic Rumeli Fortress.
A visit to the Spice Bazaar offers the opportunity to taste authentic Turkish delights and Sultan tea, Iranian saffron or honey for men.
We drive to the Asian side of Istanbul and ascend Çamlıca Hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city while savoring traditional Turkish tea.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The travel time is already included on the total tour duration.
INCLUDED
- Euroasia Bridge fee
- Public boat tour
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- The european palace of Ottoman Empire that built in 1856 by 2 Armenian architect. Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey’s largest mono-block palace, was commissioned by Sultan Abdül Mecit in 1843. Built to belie the military and financial decline of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul’s first European-style palace was an opulent one, excessive in size and filled with gold and crystal. Starting with the move of the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from Topkapi Palace in 1856, until the abolishment of the caliphate in 1924, the Dolmabahçe Palace was home to six sultans. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, used the palace as a presidential house in the summer and enacted some of his most important works here, e.g. the introduction of the new alphabet. Troubled by health problems, he spent his last years in the palace until he died at 09.05 on November 10, 1938. In his honor, all the clocks in the palace are stopped at that exact time.
- We will join a public bosphorous boat tour for approximately 90 minutes. another option private yacht tour, if you prefer private yacht pls ask for it. Explore the sights of the European side of the city for around 1 hour, passing historical monuments such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque and the fortress of Rumelihisarı, built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century. Continue to the second bridge to head to the Asian side of Istanbul. Visit Küçüksu Palace, built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge for the Ottoman sultans. Make your way back to the city center, following the Asian coast, and get a look at the Anatolian Fortress (Anadoluhisarı) and Turkey's oldest military school at Kuleli Military High School. Admire the elaborate Beylerbeyi Palace, built as a summer residence for the Ottoman rulers in the1860s, and see the Maidens Tower guarding the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait as you get ready to disembark.
- Camlica Hill is a panoramic view of whole Istanbul Europe and Asia side, nice place for a coffee break. Camlica Hill is the most beautiful spot for a panoramic view of istanbul. it is around 3 kilometers (260 meters) from the 15 july martyrs bridge. it's a lovely recreational spot where you can relax and take in the amazing istanbul panorama from the hill. on weekends, it's a great spot for breakfast and supper with a view of the bosphorus. since the ottoman time, camlica hill has been the ideal site to see istanbul from a bird's eye perspective, bringing significance to lovers' love for centuries and leaving memories in their memory. many poems, songs, and literary works have been written about it, and it has been featured in ancient turkish films.
- Taste delicious Turkish Delight, dried fruits and nuts. One of the quintessential parts of any trip to Istanbul is wandering through the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). Underneath the ornate vaulted ceilings, you will find all the delectables and souvenirs most appealing to tourists, all in one location. These include spices, dried fruit, cheese, sausage, jam, nuts, seeds, tea, dozens of flavors of Turkish Delight, and more. You can also find jewelry, ceramics, silver, and other handicrafts. Built in 1664, the bazaar used to be a place where mostly goods imported from Egypt were being sold. This is also where its name came from. Later on, however, it also started to be called the Spice Bazaar, due to the diversity of goods and spices, imported from different countries apart from Egypt. The Spice Bazaar is constructed in an “L” shape with a total of 113 shops. During the Ottoman Empire, the bazaar acted as a pharmacy for many years.
