Dolmabahçe Palace Group Tour & Sunset Cruise
After a 3-hour tour with our professional guide, during which you'll gain insights into the deep history and witness the aesthetic structure and views of the splendid Dolmabahçe Palace, you'll be welcomed aboard a luxury yacht. There, you can relax and unwind while enjoying light snacks and the company of attentive staff as you witness a breathtaking sunset. Over the course of 2 hours, you'll have the opportunity to observe various palaces, mansions, and historical buildings along the way.
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Dolmabahçe Palace Group Tour & Sunset Cruise
What's included in Dolmabahçe Palace Group Tour & Sunset Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
The Dolmabahçe Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843 - 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three –storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture, and the silk carpets and curtains. Its surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence.
The Cıragan Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdulaziz and designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan. It is located in the place of a former wooden summer palace built by Selim Ill in 1800. In the course of the palace's construction the wooden structure and the nearby Besiktas Mevlevihane were destroyed. Cıragan's construction was completed in 1871. The palace is made of marble and is spread out over a total area of 80,000 square meters. Nowadays it is converted to a luxury hotel by Kempinski Hotel Branch.
OrtakoyPass-by Only
Ortakoy is a neighborhood and district in the district of Beşiktas, on the European side of the Bosphorus. Ortakoy district, which consists of Ortakoy and Mecidiye districts, is a settlement established on the slopes along the valley opening to the coast. Ortakoy Bazaar is lively at all hours of the day with its "intellectual market", souvenir shops, cafes, bars and restaurants inside the bazaar. But in the early hours of the morning, the market is a bit uninspiring. The movement starts after 10:00 am...
Inclusions
- Professional Local Guide
- Cookies, baklava, turkish tea, lemonade, fruit plates and water
- are sold on board for people who are 18+
- Transfer services
- Entry/admission to Dolmabahçe
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for vertigo
- not recommended for people with seasickness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet at the entrance of Dolmabahçe palace, we will hold our board. It is 5 minute walk from Kabataş tram/funicular line. Our team will be waiting in front of the clock tower.
End Points
- This is where the sunset cruise ends, only 5 minutes away from where we started.
