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, 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, seeing 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.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical scents of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, etc.
Cruise the Bosphorus on our private boat, along the waterway that separates the two continents, Europe and Asia, with the opportunity to take photos of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas with Ottoman architecture, as well as modern residential buildings and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), a historic fortification built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant.
Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans, displays the imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of the Prophet Muhammad, a kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, a calligraphy section, and more. Live guide commentary is not permitted in special sections. (The Harem is not included in the program.)
Sultan's Tombs: There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples from the 16th century, with purple, red, green, and blue floral motifs. The prince's robes and a small piece of the Kaaba's covering are displayed in the sarcophagi. Notes: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and part of the afternoon of the tour will change to Tour to Byzantium visiting the Chora Museum and the Fener Patriarchate
Please note that some hotels in the city are not included in the pickup itinerary. If your hotel is not included in our itinerary, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should be transferred at the time of the service.
You should wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
Highlights
Bosphorus Cruise
Bosphorus Bridge (from the boat)
Dolmabahçe Palace (from the boat)
Spice Bazaar
Golden Horn
Topkapi Palace
Sacred Islamic relics of the Prophet Muhammad
Sultan's Tombs
What includes and does not include
Free pickup and drop-off service from most city center hotels
Para cancelamentos até 72 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 72 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
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and part of the afternoon tour will be changed to a tour of Byzantium with a visit to the Chora Museum and the Fener Patriarchate.
Please note that some hotels in the city are not included in the pickup itinerary. If your hotel is not included in our itinerary, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should be transferred at the time of service. You must wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
