FULL DAY BOSPHORUS & DOLMABAHCE TOUR
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After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up to begin our day exploring Istanbul by land and water. Our first stop is at the Egyptian Spice Market - this covered market is famous for the beautiful displays of exotic spices, Turkish delights and unique herbs. Before the cruise we will stop by the Rustempasa Mosque.

We continue on to board our cruise of the Bosphorus - the waterway separating the continents of Europe and Asia. Along the cruise route we will pass the Rumeli Fortress - built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 to prepare for his conquest of Istanbul. We will also cross under the Bosphorus Bridge - separating Europe and Asia to visit the magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace - the summer residence for the Ottoman Sultans. This cruise is done by public ferry, unless other arrangements are made.

After the ferry we will drive to lunch. After enjoying lunch, we continue on to Camlica Hill for beautiful views over Istanbul. Our last stop is the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace. with the incredible 4 ton crystal chandelier in the ballroom. Built in the late Ottoman Empire to replace the Topkapi Palace, the palace is now used by important visiting foreign dignitaries. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the present-day Republic of Turkey, passed away at this palace on the 10th of November 1938 at 9:05 AM, and all the clocks in the palace are stopped at this time. It's one of the most magnificent palaces in Turkey. After the tour drop-off to your hotel.

Please note that, the following list is the closed museums and sightseeing places closed on certain days. These places may be replaced with others on tour days…

Customize Your Tour: Add-On Options
Flight Bookings: Domestic or International flights and upgrades. We are a full-service travel agency
Hotel Upgrades / Changes: we offer our Top Picks for hotels in each area. If you have a different hotel in mind or would like an upgrade please let us know. You may also book your own hotels and join in the tour. For more information pleaseemail us

Included in Tours Packages:
*Regular tours with small groups,
*Pick-up & Drop-off from Old City Hotels.
*Professional English Speaking Guide in tours,
*Lunch on Full day tours (without drinks),
*Transportation in non-smoking Luxurious Vehicles with comfortable seat s & AC
*Entrance fees to all the sightseeing places and museums (except Harem Section in Topkapi Palace),
*All parking and highway fees,
*All the expenses of guide & driver
*All local taxes.

Not Included in Tour Packages (exclusions):
*International or Internal Flights,
*Accommodation,
*Lunch in Half day tours,
*Airport Transfers,
*Meals not mentioned at the itinerary and Drinks during meals,
*Airport transfers in Istanbul or Other airports,
*Harem Section in Topkapi Palace is optional to see and the entance fee is extra,
*All personal expenses,
*Tips to the guide, driver and hotel personnel (Not compulsory but encouraging)

Additional Info:
*For all Daily or City-only tours: Hotels, Flights and airport transfers are not included
*All rates are shown in EUROS and are per person, based on 2 adults sharing one double room
*For all of our Private Tours: English-speaking professionally licensed tour guides will be provided if no other language request is made. Additional languages include Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German or Japanese – based on availability.
*Our Daily Tours are with an English-speaking professionally licensed tour guide.
*We offer special rates for groups or families traveling with 6 or more people.