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CITY WALLS; Rising with silent grandeur, Istanbul's city walls stand as unwavering sentinels of history. the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade in 1204 and, in 1453, the great conquest during which Sultan Mehmet’s cannons and troops reshaped the destiny of the empire.
DRIVE BY BUS TO THE GOLDEN HORN; The Golden Horn, a sparkling jewel in Istanbul's crown, has nurtured the spirit of the city for centuries. while two streams flow gently into its embrace, creating a timeless panorama.
SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR); Step into the Spice Bazaar, where the air is filled with exotic fragrances and vibrant hues of cinnamon, saffron, thyme, and countless other spices.
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS; Set sail on a mesmerizing journey along the Bosphorus, where two continents meet in perfect harmony.
RUMELI FORTRESS (VIEWED FROM THE SEA); From the deck of the boat, behold the imposing Rumeli Fortress, a masterpiece of military strategy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Taksim hotels - Sultanahmet hotels - Karakoy hotels - Aksaray hotels - Topkapi hotels
Important note :Hotel pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport.
Dates: See Availability
Return point: Taksim hotels - Sultanahmet hotels - Karakoy hotels - Aksaray hotels - Topkapi hotels
Itinerary
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1The Walls of Istanbul
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Golden Horn
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Egyptian Bazaar
SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rumeli Fortress
THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA - NO INTERIOR VISIT) İstanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453 but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bosphorus Strait
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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