Itinerary:
Your tour guide will meet you at the harbor - and will be holding a sign with your name on it; you will then begin your guided tour.
* The Spice Bazaar/Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) transports you back to the Silk Road days with its mystical aromas of various spices. Here, you'll also find other shops selling fruits, vegetables, teas, flowers, fish, and Turkish Delight (lokum).
* Bosphorus Strait Cruise takes you though the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia; along its shores, you can take photographs of marble palaces and antique wooden Ottoman-era villas that sit beside luxurious modern residences.You will also see Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Ortakoy Mosque.
* Rumeli Hisari (Fortress) is a monument built in the narrowest of the Bosporus, covering a 30,000 m2 area. In preparation of the conquest of Istanbul, the castle was built in a rapid four-month period. In some historical documents, it's been stated that 1,000 architects/masters and 2,000 workers were employed.
* Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, as well as Turkey's founder and first president, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, this waterfront mansion has 365 rooms and 22 saloons. It is famed for its great collection of European antiques, furniture and a 4.5-ton crystal chandelier.
* Bosphorus Bridge - delivers panoramic views and a unique chance to cross continents in only two minutes!
* Camlica Hill is a popular spot where tourists and locals alike take in magnificent panoramic views of the city.
After this tour has concluded, we will return you to the harbor.
*** Tour ends ***
Cost: _______ Euro - (estimate for this tour is given upon request - please e-mail us your dates and how many people in your party.)
Includes:
* Pick-up and drop-off from harbor w/ comfortable vans
* Professional, English-speaking tour guides
* Entrance fee
* All tax and service charges
(NOTE: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and on Thursdays; on these days, this tour will visit Imperial Yildiz Park and Yildiz Porcelain Factory.)
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