You will
start to do your Bosphorus cruise &
Dolmabahce palace tour from
GOLDEN HORN,
the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural
harbour of the historical peninsula
separating the old and the new parts of
İstanbul where the first colonies
settled during the Byzantine. The
residential area for Byzantine Jews,
Italian traders and other non-muslim
minorities. Drive along the traces of
history at Balat viewing Fener Orthodox
Patriarchate,Metal Church of St. Stephen
the Bulgarian, Ahrida Synagogue, Eyüp
Sultan Mosque, named after the
flagbearer of Prophet Mohammed, a place
to worship and pilgrimage for religious
visitors. 21 kms. long City Walls, the
strongest fortification of the middle
age. -from the bus-
SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian
Bazaar), mystical smells of
different aromas of various spices.
Shops selling fruits, vegetables,flowers,
fish etc.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE,
through the waterway
separating the two continents, Europe
and Asia, with a possibility to take
photographs of marble palaces, ancient
wooden villas of Ottoman architecture
besides modern residentials and
luxurious apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS
(from the sea/no interior visit),
historical armament built by the
Conqueror to control and protect
Bosphorus. A unique example of military
architecture
DOLMABAHCE PALACE,
recent residence for Ottoman Sultans
with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous
with the great collection of European
antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons
chandelier. (Harem is not included in
the program)
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE,
unique chance to step from one
continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in
2 minutes.
CAMLICA HILL,
exposing a panoramic view of
Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best
point of view.
End of the Bosphorus
Cruise & Dolmabahce palace tour you will
be transfered to your hotel. This will
be the end of the Bosphorus Cruise and
Dolmabahce palace tour. |
