Istanbul Day Tours

Brief Information

City Walls: The first breach of the walls was by the Fouth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Drive by bus to Golden Horn: As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrence from the Bosphorus.Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): It is located at Eminonu behind the New Mosque(Valide Sultan Mosque).It was constructed by Turhan Sultan in 1660 as a pious foundation attached to New Mosque.

Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

Please take note of the following

• 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
•  Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday replaced with Pierre Loti Hill
• You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
   

What's Included

• Pick up and drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port

• Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches

• Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism

• All entrance fees to the museums

• Local taxes