Itinerary
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market): Visiting the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market). Built between 1597 and 1664, it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. There you will find mystical smells of different aromas of various spices, shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and more.
- Rumeli Fortress: Built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmet II, it was the largest and strongest fortress of the middle age.
- Bosphorus Bridge: Drive on the Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view when crossing from Europe to Asia. At 1704 meters (approximately 1-mile) long and was the 4th longest in the world when completed. This is a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2-minutes.
- Bosphorus Strait: Take a 1.5 hour cruise on the Bosphorus. This natural strait connects the sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the only one built astride two continents.
- Camlica Hill: Have lunch at the top of Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul and enjoy a beautiful view over the city.
- Beylerbeyi Palace: The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens on the Asian Side.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Details
During this 8-hour guided tour you will visit the Spice Bazaar, the Rustempasha Mosque and take a cruise on the Bosphorus. Plus, take a drive along the Bosphorus Bridge and see Camlica Hill ( lunch at the top of hill ), visiting in Beylerbeyi Palace. This is a small group tour with an English-speaking guide.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rüstempasha mosque will be closed for the next few months due to the restoration.
- Infant meals not included
