Istanbul Golden Horn and Bosphorus Cruise by Boat

Golden Horn, Turkey

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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tours

Location

Istanbul

Overview

Istanbul Golden Horn From Bus, Cable Car, Pierre Lotti Hill, Cruise on the Bosphorus.

12:30 – 13:30 You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to meeting point. (Pick up time can be change according to your hotel location. Pick up time will be given you once you inform us your hotel) After meeting with other tour participants and our Istanbul tour guide start the tour by driving along the city walls down to Golden Horn. Then drive along the Golden Horn Shore to Eyup where we will take the Cable Car upto Pierre Lotti Hill. We will enjoy with taking Cable Car and panoramic view of Golden Horn then Drive to port for Bosphorus Boat Cruise. We will embark to boat and sail between two continents around 1,5 hrs then drive back to hotel. You will be dropped off at your hotel and tour finish.

Important Notes

  • You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time.
  • 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Golden Horn
  • Cable Car
  • Pierre Lotti Hill
  • Bosphorus Cruise
  • Rumeli Fortress

Included/Excluded

Hotel pick up and drop off
English Speaking Tour Guide
Museum Fees
Non Smoking air-conditioned touristical vehicle
Local taxes and service charges
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Golden Horn (from the bus)

The arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantine. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, 21 kms. long City Walls(from the bus), the strongest fortification of the middle age.

Cable Car

We will take cable car upto Pierre Loti Hill and enjoy the scenary view of Golden Horn.

Pierre Lotti Hill

It was named after the famous French writer, you will enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city after you take a cable car drive for the hill.

Bosphorus Cruise by Boat

A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

Rumeli Fortress (from the sea/no interior visit)

Historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities

Languages

English

FAQs

Are museum entrances fees included during your tours?
Yes. We believe in making it easy for you to budget for your trip, so all our tours entrance fees to museums listed in your itinerary are included.
Will I have a tour guide on my tour?
Yes, all of our tours include the services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide, licensed with the Ministry of Tourism.
I’m a Vegetarian. Will I be able to find vegetarian meals in Turkey ?
Yes. Many dishes in Turkey are vegetarian so it is generally easy to find vegetarian options. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are vegetarian.
What do you mean by a “professional licensed tour guide”?
Taking a tour with the professional licensed guide is very important. Guides in Turkey study a mix of history, archaeology and mythology for 4 years in order to get their tour guiding license and pass special exams in language skills. All our company tour guides are professional licensed guides and expert in their regions. It is illegal for anyone who is not a licensed tour guide to conduct tours of historical sites in Turkey.
What kind of vehicle will be provided on my tour?
Our company provides you with a late model, comfortable, air conditioned vehicle such as a Mercedes Vito,Mercedes Sprinter,Volkswagen Carevalla and Crafter with an experienced driver.

Tour Location

Golden Horn, Turkey

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