Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents
See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and Walls of Constantinople, and then soak up the colorful chaos of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar on a stroll. Enjoy a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise, and then head inside Dolmabahçe Palace to discover the extravagance of Istanbul’s bygone sultans. The tour ends on a high note -- admire stunning panoramic views from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.
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Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents
What's included in Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
Rumeli FortressPass-by Only
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Pln Tours and Gray Line
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday
