A day to be dedicated to mytical Bosphorus, cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara.Departure on the boat and discovery of sumptuous architectural palaces and « Yali » reflecting the magnificient period of Ottomans. Unique and undescribable, The Bosphorus offers a real special atmosphère between 2 continents. You will start the day on the tumult of the european side in the area of Sirkeci with one of the major monument from the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan to finish by the peacefull and green Asian side.
from 73 £
A day to be dedicated to mytical Bosphorus, cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara.Departure on the boat and discovery of sumptuous architectural palaces and « Yali » reflecting the magnificient period of Ottomans. Unique and undescribable, The Bosphorus offers a real special atmosphère between 2 continents. You will start the day on the tumult of the european side in the area of Sirkeci with one of the major monument from the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan to finish by the peacefull and green Asian side.
from 73 £
Tour Duration : 7 hours
Live Guide : French, English, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Pick Up service: From the hotel
A day to be dedicated to mytical Bosphorus, cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara.
Departure on the boat and discovery of sumptuous architectural palaces and « Yali » reflecting the magnificient period of Ottomans. On the occidental bank, you will see the fortress of Roumeli Hisar, built in 3 months by the young Sultan Mehmet II to conquer Constantinople, then we will cross the sea and reach to the Asian bank and visit the Palace of Beylerbeyi. Summer residence of last Ottoman Sultans.
Our pursuit will continue with the disccovery of old neighbourhood of Asian side of Istanbul. Uskudar, another cachet Oriental of particular ambiance with its narrow streets and two masterpieces of famous architect « Sinan » : Mihrimah Camii, built for the daughter of Soliman the Magnificent, and the charming petite mosque of Chemsi Pacha.
At the end of the day, exciting discovery around the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Market (So called Spice Market). You will also have the chance of seeing one of the signature master pieces of «Sinan»: the biggest architect of Ottoman Empire `Mosque of Rûstem Pasa`.
Pick up from the lobby of the hotel.
*all tours to be booked at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
A day to be dedicated to mytical Bosphorus, cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara.Departure on the boat and discovery of sumptuous architectural palaces and « Yali » reflecting the magnificient period of Ottomans. Unique and undescribable, The Bosphorus offers a real special atmosphère between 2 continents. You will start the day on the tumult of the european side in the area of Sirkeci with one of the major monument from the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan to finish by the peacefull and green Asian side.
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Full day tour to discover the History of Anatolia. The Göreme Valley; Open Air Museum in a wild natural setting with its different style Rock-Cut churches and frescoes. This site classified as the World Heritage by Unesco as it presents frescoes from Xe to XIIIe Centuries. Heading to the Valley of Zelve, an important center of Christianity between IXth and et XIIIth Centuries. ou will see the panoramic landscape of Red Valley, Roses of Göreme and also Devrent Valley. See vineyards, villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you, or visit a cellar around.
Full day tour all around Cappadocia region to discover the Seljuks relics. Direction of the town of Nigde (app 100 km) for the discovery of the most beautiful monuments of Seljuk”s Period. Especially one of the most fascinating exemples of the period architecture the mausoleum.The archaeological museum again another witness of the art and civilisations lived through the ages in the region. (visit of the church and the discovery of underground city)
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One day is even not enough to discover all about this magnificient area! Pera & Galata are full of monuments and history. The neighbourhood of Pera, meaning « from» (Galata) in Greek, is the extension of the district Genoese. Its urbanisation speeds up in 19th Century. The next discovery will be a covent of whirling dervishes, founded in 16th Century, this Tekke is considered as the most ancient covent of Halveti in Istanbul.
For half day walk all along the different areas of Taxim and Sirkeci to discover the markets of Istanbul. Your guide will bring you to the history of the Turkish gastronomy and all the different dishes. You will taste local product from cheese, pastry, to the famous Lokoum and Baklawas….
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A day to discover the city another way; through the palaces and hidden monuments. You will see imperial palaces of the Ottoman Empire built on the Bosphorus shores. Those residences of last emperors witnessed the last centuries of a big empire that left behind a significant heritage for the global history. This program will also enable you to get to know the water civilisation feature of the Ottoman Empire. The discovery ends with a walk in the neighbourhood of Ortakoy. An old village of fisherman, today a very buzzing, vibrant centre of attraction.
We propose to stay in a new boutique 4* hotel located in the heart of Pera area, center of Istanbul night life. with this package you will have 3 nights in bed and breakfast, ariport transfer and one day sightseeing with a professional guide.
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