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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What about a sunset private cruise on the mytical Bosphorus? Cruise on the waters connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara. Unique and undescribable, The Bosphorus has a real special atmosphère and architecture between 2 continents. We propose you to have a private cruise of 3 hours with a cocktail up to 7 participants on the boat.
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