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- Duration: 4 Hours
- Tour Code: BBT03
- Highlights: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian), Bosphorus Tour on Boat
- Departures:
Description
Meet at hotel or Cruise Ship Port and Continue for the tour,
CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth 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 entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of various spices "cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice". Shops selling spices, fruits, vegetables, flowers, turkish delights etc..
Bosphorus Tour on Boat: 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.
What is Included in tour ?Hotel Pick-up & drop-off - by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches.
Entrance Fees mentioned by the itineraries.
Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
Services Charges & Local Taxes.
Meal, beverage
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Pax | 1 Pax | 2-3 Pax | 4-6 Pax | 7-11 Pax | 12+ Pax |
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Price(Per Person) | 223 € | 120 € | 78 € | 60 € | Please Ask!.. |