If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul. Alphonse de Lamartine
Istanbul Two Continents Private
Duration
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8 Hours
Starts From
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Istanbul Hotels
Visited Places
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City walls, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice market, Lunch, Bosphorus Cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill
Language
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City walls, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice market, Lunch, Bosphorus Cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill
Price
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From 1
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle
All the listed attractions mentioned in itinerary
Professional foreign language speaking, licensed tour guide
Pick up- drop off from shore excursion
Taxes and parking payments
WHAT’S EXCLUDED:
All entrances
Lunch
INFO :
(Suggested Program)
City walls Among the many well-known monuments in Istanbul, the centuries-old city walls stand out with their effective surroundings and construction. They were demolished only twice in their all history, firstly by the Latin Crusaders in 1204 and again in 1453 by the Ottoman Turks who tried to conquer the city of Constantinople.
Suleymaniye Mosque (Scholarship of Sinan) One of the most important and must-see place that is a sample of Ottoman architectural work and the masterpiece of Sinan in 1550. The impressive mosque, also the burial chamber of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Roxelana.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) The Spice Bazaar dates back to the 17th Century. It is one of Istanbul’s oldest covered markets, where the exotic, oriental aspect of the city still survives. It is the best place to find spices, herbal teas, and traditional Turkish foods such as Turkish delight (lokum).
Lunch (Drinks not included)
Bosphorus cruise An amazing cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosporus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.(The Rumeli Fortress From The Sea (No Interior Visit))
Beylerbeyi Palace The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian Side.
Camlica Hill one of the highest points in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of İstanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscape in traditional style, as you sip your drinks in a cafeteria.
Order of the visits can be changed by the guide due to daily conditions.