Begin your journey along the Golden Horn as your guide shares stories of historic neighborhoods, landmarks and Istanbul’s ancient city walls.
Continue by bus to Pierre Loti Hill for panoramic Golden Horn views, then descend by Cable Car.
Visit the sacred Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb, dedicated to the companion of Prophet Muhammad, and discover its importance in Ottoman history.
Explore colorful Balat, famous for its multicultural heritage, charming streets and historic architecture. Enjoy a short stop to sample traditional Turkish delights, baklava and apple tea.
Finish with a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, passing iconic sights such as Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Palaces, Hagia Sophia, Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus bridges. After the cruise, return to your original pickup point by coach.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please contact local operator at least 24 hours prior to confirm your hotel location and the exact departure time, depending on your hotel pickup. This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late.
Please note that free pick-up and drop-off from hotels (Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and bring a scarf to cover head.