Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents | La Vacanza Travel

Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 8 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Live and breathe all aspects of vibrant Istanbul as you soak up its sights, sounds and aromas on this comprehensive tour of its many highlights. Split between Europe and Asia, this sprawling metropolis is a true melting pot of cultures and is home to over 14 million people.

First stop is the famous Spice Bazaar. With a strong Egyptian influence, exotic aromas of fruits, flowers and, of course, a multitude of spices fill the air and flood the senses.

Boat Cruise leisurely down the Bosphorus past the marble palaces and ancient wooden villas, which date back to the Ottoman Empire.

Lunch at Traditional Turkish restaurant

Dolmabahce Palace, home to the sultans of the powerful Ottoman Empire and featuring an incredible 4.5 ton chandelier. Some days, Dolmabahce Palace could be visited because of presidential visit, on those days we replace with Beylerbeyi Palace

Çamlica Hill for an awe-inspiring panoramic view over the city and the Bosphorus.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Guests will find chance to buy Turkish Delights, Turkish spices and souvenirs
Aside, from the spices, there are: rosebud, jasmine, and fruit teas; >Turkish delight in every color and flavor; herbal remedies; dried fruits such as apricots, figs, dates and even strawberries and kiwis; honey and nut soaked baklava; olive oil soaps; Turkish coffee; and much more besides.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

Pass the marble palaces and ancient wooden villas, which date back to the Ottoman Empire. Glide past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, built in the 15th century by Sultan Mehmed II as he prepared to conquer Constantinople

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye

Dolmabahce Palace, home to the sultans of the powerful Ottoman Empire and featuring an incredible 4.5 ton chandelier

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye

Çamlica Hill for an awe-inspiring panoramic view over the city and the Bosphorus.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye

Imagine, in 2 minutes you will be between Europe and Asia,
The Bosphorus Bridge is one of three bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Turkish Lunch served
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Dolmabahce Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Cruise

Exclusions
  • Bottled water - all drinks are extra to pay by the guests
  • Gratuties
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Tamara Restaurant, Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
2: The Marmara Taksim, Gümüşsuyu, Osmanlı Sk. No:1 D:B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
Tour starts between 08:30-08:45 and we have free pick up services from city center hotels around 08:00 am

Guests who do not want a pick up service, need to come to meeting point which is in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square or in front of Tamara Restaurant in old city at 08:15 Please advise which one will you come


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

1: Taksim Square, Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
2: Sultanahmet, Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Kmt6537

27 Oct, 2023

The cruise was lovely. The staff were nice. Some crossed wires re: inclusions as it seems two diff tours assigned to same guide - not guides fault. They were very accomodating to fit in as much as they did

karenmT2114GN

16 Sep, 2023

It was very interesting to be on the Bosphorus during the military conflict between Russia and the Ukraine. Significantly less shipping traffic on the waterway during this time.

P7364KBahmads

11 Aug, 2023

Aykut Gonul, our tour guide was really professional and informative. The pick and drop was not well organized.

ahammad1

20 Jun, 2022

Would not recommend as a top option while in Istanbul. Shuttle late 45 mins for pick up, went to Egyptian bazzar where guides took us to certain shops to get us to buy from their friends, does not visit top tourist destinations at Istanbul inclusing Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace museum. Lunch place was not bad and destination visited at Asia side was ok! Honestly, nice tour if you are bored and want something different. Overall 6-7/10.

Franklyn_D

27 Sep, 2021

Good and very friendly tour guide, her name is EMEL. The tour is ok, specially having a tour bus to pick you up and drop you off. Makes your trip comfortable. But the whole deal may be done cheaper on your own timing and phase specially if you're familiar with the place.The cruise was plainly a boat ride along the strait, the Lunch is so so, dropby spice bazaar to bring us to their commissioned shops and the Dolmabahce palace is okay to see, nothing really fancy. And taking pictures is not even allowed inside the palace. Overall i find it pricey for the quality of the tour.

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Full day bosphorus cruise with Spice bazaar and Dolmabahce palace

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