Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace Tour

Tour Info:

Tour Days: Everyday – All year round
Duration: Full day
Status: Regular (also available in private basis)
Pick up time: To be confirmed

Highlights:

• Cruise on Bosphorus (90 minutes)
• Spice Bazaar
• Rustem Pasha Mosque
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Camlica Hill

Itinerary:

Our tour will start from the first breach of the city walls from the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Next, we will drive through a natural and extremely secure harbor the Golden Horn which 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 conceivable herb and spice.

An amazing cruise between two continents; Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas, and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress will take place Boat Trip on The Bosphorus viewing The Rumeli Fortress closely from the sea.

After lunch, we will first drive over the first intercontinental bridge called Bosphorus Bridge that connects Europe and Asia continents. Bosphorus Bridge was built in 1973 having a length between two legs is 1074 meters. At the time of construction, it was the fourth-longest suspension bridge of the world.

After reaching the Asian part of Istanbul through Bosphorus Bridge our bus will take you to Camlica Hill with a height of 268 meters makes it the highest peak of Istanbul. Here we will see the splendid panorama of the Bosphorus Strait from different angles and gives a great opportunity to photographers for the best picture alternatives.

After Camlica Hill, we will drive back to the European part of Istanbul through Bosphorus Bridge again to visit Dolmabahce Palace Museum. After the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Special Note:
Dolmabahce Palace Museum is closed on Mondays & Thursdays. It will be replaced by the Chora Museum.