BOSPHORUS BOAT
CRUIES & TWO CONTINENTS TOURS
[ ASIAN & EUROPEAN SIDE ]
FULL DAY
CITY WALLS :
The
first breach of the walls was by the
FOURTH CRUSADE in 1204, the
second by the cannons and troops of
SULTAN MEHMET THE CONQUEROR
in 1453
DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN:
As a natural and extremely secure
harbor the Golden Horn has played an
important role in the development of
Istanbul. The inlet separates the
European shore into two. It is
approximately 8 km long, and the
widest part is the enterance from
the Bosphorus. Two streams drain
into this inlet at its far end
SPICE BAZAAR(Egyptian
Bazaar): The air here is
filled with the enticing aromas of
cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint,
thyme and every other concievable
herb and spice.
BOSPHORUS ON 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 Meeters
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
Built by
MehMeet the Conqueror in 1452 prior
to the conquest of Istanbul, was
completed in only four months to
control and protect Bosphorus. It is
one of the most beautiful works of
military architecture anywhere in
the world.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE :
Unique
chance to step from one continent (
ASIAN ) to another ( EUROPE )
BEYLERBEYI PALACE :
The
summer residence of Ottoman Sultans
with its original furniture and
magnificent gardens with the
HAREM on the ASIAN SIDE
CAMLICA HILL
:
The hightest point in Istanbul. At
the top of it you can rest and
admire the magnificent panorama of
Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the
beautiful gardens, landscaped in
traditional style.
GENERAL INFORMATION &
CONDITIONS
We kindly request our
guests to be ready 10 minutes before
Departure time,
30% discount for children below the
age 7, free for the ages 0-2, |
