The Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbor on the historic peninsula separating the old and new parts of Istanbul, is where the first colonies were established during the Byzantine era. It is a residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian merchants, and other non-Muslim minorities. Drive along the vestiges of history in Balat, observing the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the 22-km-long Byzantine City Walls, the strongest fortification of the Middle Ages. The Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) offers mystical aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, and more. A cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway that separates the two continents, Europe and Asia, with the opportunity to take photos of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, as well as modern residences and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), a historic armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. (Visit to a leather showroom, weather permitting)
Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
Dolmabahçe Palace, a recent residence for Ottoman sultans built by two Ottoman architects, Karabet and Nikogos Balyan, spans 110,000 m² and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous for its large collection of European antiques, furniture, and 4.5-ton chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls. The Bosphorus Bridge offers a unique opportunity to cross from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in two minutes. Çamlica Hill, or Yeditepe, offers panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from one of the city's highest and most attractive locations. Notes: Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays and the entire afternoon is spent visiting the Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, the Golden Horn, Miniatürk and Café Pierre Loti by cable car.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays and the entire afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, the Golden Horn, the Miniatürk and the Pierre Loti Café by cable car.
