(Available everyday.)

Itinerary:

Around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a wonderful all-day tour to see the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, the bustling and picturesque waterfront of Eminonu, all to be capped off by a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus.

After lunch, we'ill visit Dolmabahce Palace; we'll then cross the Bosphorus Bridge and drive to the popular overlook on Camlica Hill on the Asian Side of Istanbul.

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* The Spice Bazaar/Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) transports you back to the Silk Road days with its mystical aromas of various spices. Here, you'll also find other shops selling fruits, vegetables, teas, flowers, fish, and Turkish Delight (lokum).

* Bosphorus Cruise takes you though the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia; along its shores, you can take photographs of marble palaces and antique wooden Ottoman-era villas that sit beside luxurious modern residences.You will also see Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Ortakoy Mosque.

* Rumeli Hisari (Fortress) is a monument built in the narrowest of the Bosporus, covering a 30,000 m2 area. In preparation of the conquest of Istanbul, the castle was built in a rapid four-month period. In some historical documents, it's been stated that 1,000 architects/masters and 2,000 workers were employed.

* Dolmabahce Palace , the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, as well as Turkey's founder and first president, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Dolmabahce has 365 rooms and 22 saloons. It is famed for its great collection of European antiques, furniture and a 4.5-ton crystal chandelier.

* Bosphorus Bridge - delivers panoramic views and a unique chance to cross continents in only two minutes!

* Camlica Hill is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike take in magnificent views of the city.

After the tour, at approximately 5:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel.


Price: 60 Euro per person (contact us for early booking discounts)

(NOTE:
Due to Dolmabahce Palace being closed Mondays and Thursdays, it will be replaced with visits to Imperial Yildiz Park and Yildiz Porcelain Factory.)

Includes
* Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel
* Professional, English-speaking tour guide
* All admission fees
* Lunch at a local restaurant
* All taxes and service charges