Istanbul Platinum Combo Tour
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Istanbul Platinum Combo Tour

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$107.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus with great skyline views
  • Sit down for a delicious traditional Turkish lunch
  • Visit the Topkapi palace with its imperial treasures and relics
What to expect

Discover the heart of the Old City of Istanbul by bus and enjoy a cruise on a private boat to see the Bosphorus, one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

From the bus, see Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and natural harbor of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of Istanbul. Here the first colonies settled during the Byzantine era. Drive along the traces of history at Balat, viewing the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the 22 km long Byzantine City Walls - the strongest fortification of the middle ages. Check out the Spice Bazaar with its mystical smells and different aromas of various spices. Visit shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers and more.

On your cruise, pass through the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture next to modern residential and luxury apartments. From the boat, you will also see the Rumeli Fortress, a historical armament and unique example of military architecture built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus.

After lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant, visit the Topkapi Palace. The residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibits imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy and much more. Visit the Sultan Tombs in the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels here are the most beautiful examples of 16th century ceramic craft work with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Learn all about it from your professional guide!

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What's included
  • check Free pick up and drop off service from most of the city center hotels
  • check Muesum entrance fees
  • check Donations to the mosques
  • check Lunch
  • check Guidance
  • check Transportation with A/C vehicles
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks at lunch
  • x_not_included Optional gratuities
Where
Meeting point:
Please contact the tour operator 48 hours prior to your departure to learn your pick-up time from your Istanbul centrally located hotel.
What to remember
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and the afternoon part of the tour will visit Chora Museum and Patriarchate of Fener instead
  • Important information: please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
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Provider
Plan Tours & Gray Line Turkey
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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