Istanbul Highlights Bosphorus Stops 1 +2 (Europe + Asia)
Overview
We strongly advise you our Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey Half Day Tour in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday!
- Start the day with Spice Bazaar, listen to the miracle of the herbs and taste delicious Turkish delights here.
- Crossing from Besiktas to Uskudar by boat and have lunch here in a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, visit the famous mosques of Uskudar district. Start with Semsi Pasha Mosque from 16th century, designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.
- Continue with Yeni Valide Mosque from 18th century.
- The last mosque we see here is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.
- Before crossing back to European side by boat, we visit local Fish Market.
- And finally, last stop of the day is Dolmabahce Palace. We will also visit Harem of Dolmabahce Palace.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Roundtrip boat transfer between European& Asian Side
- English speaking licenced & professional guide
- Personal expenses
- Beverages in lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels.
Rüstem Paşa
34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Vişnezade
Dolmabahçe Caddesi, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
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What To Expect
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Halic (pass by)
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Yeni Valide Mosque Complex
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mihrimah Sultan Camii
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Semsi Pasa Mosque Complex
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday, it will be replaced with Galata Tower and its neighbourhood
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
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