Istanbul Historical Tour & Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus

from $166

Duration

10 hours

Type

Guided

Language

English

Difficaulty

Easy

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Historical Istanbul Old City Tour With Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

About This Tour

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Sail down the Bosphorus passing Dolmabahce Palace, impressive Bosphorus Bridges, and beautifully designed seaside villas along both sides of the Bosphorus, before rounding the spectacular tip of the old city and ultimately cruising only a few feet away from the magnificent Maiden's Tower. Put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.

Destinations

Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey, Western Asia

Activities

Sailing

Accessibility

Themes

Arts / Culture, Bus / Minivan Tours

Max People

Operator

Turkey Tours Company

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transportation by public transport
Lunch in a terrace restaurant with a great view of the city
Light snacks, cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, fresh seasonal fruits platter, tea and coffee
2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht

Exclusions

Drinks during lunch
Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included (own expense)
Gratuities
Entrance tickets to Topkapi Palace & Hagia Sophia

Tour Plan

Pick up

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons.

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.

Dolmabahce is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc..

Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Ciragan Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Ortakoy Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Maiden's Tower is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Bosphorus Bridge is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Camlica Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Drop off

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the starting point.