Itinerary
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Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
During the morning, a vehicle will drive you from your hotel in the city centre towards the first point of your excursion. An experienced guide will be responsible to explain everything you need to know about the culture and the history of Istanbul.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Rustem Pasha Mosque, 62 HasIrcIlar Carsisi Eminonu, Istanbul Turkiye
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for the Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha. Rüstem Pasha was the husband of Mihrimah Sultan, one of the daughters of Suleiman the Magnificent by Hurrem Sultan, and served as Grand Vizier.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
The first stop of the excursion will be made at the Spice Bazaar. It is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar and is one of the most famous of its kind in Istanbul. There, you will have 41 hour to explore the vast variety of spices sold and also exercise your bargaining skills.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
What follows is a boat trip in Bosporus for 1 hour and 30 minutes. What makes this boat trip truly unique is that you will be sailing between Asia and Europe. The cruise can also be characterized as an alternative sightseeing experience as you will be passing by some notable monuments and buildings. More specifically, you may enjoy views over the Ottoman mansions which are located on the shores of Bosporus. Also, you will be able to observe the Ciragin Kempinski, the Dolmabahce Palace and the Leander’s Tower.
Ciragin Kempinski (from the Sea), Kucuksu Palace (from the Sea), Beylerbeyi Palace Museum, Leander’s Tower (from the Sea), Beylerbeyi Palace (from the Sea), Old Pasha Villas (from the Sea), Rumeli Frotress (from the Sea),
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye
After the boat trip, a comfortable bus will drive you towards the Asian side of Istanbul. The road trip offers incredible views over Bosporus as you will be passing by the suspended Bosporus Bridge.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye
On the way to Çamlıca hill you will have a short stop at a local shot, where you can taste the most delious and famous Turkish Delight in Istanbul
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye
The next stop of your guided tour will be made at the Camlica Hill. As this is the highest point of Istanbul, it offers great panoramic views. Therefore, do take some spectacular photos from there. Your lunch will be served also here in a local restaurant where you will taste some authentic Turkish recipes and relax in a cosy setting.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye
The tour includes a guided tour to the famous Dolma Bahçe Palace. The palce was built in 1856 at the request of Abdülmecid I, with the design of the imperial architects Garabet and Nikogos Balyan. Being close to the Bosphorus, it was the sultan’s favorite place to enjoy the view.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
his excursion finishes during the afternoon. The bus will drive you back to the European side in the city centre. When you arrive back to your hotel, you will be full of great images and memories.
Duration: 45 minutes