Gold Combo (Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Cable Car)
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Price per person
FromUSD $139
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 72 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
Bosphorus Cruise on our private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
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 Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. 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, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Cable car (teleferique) to Pierre Loti Coffee House.
Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
Bosphorus Cruise on our private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
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 Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. 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, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Cable car (teleferique) to Pierre Loti Coffee House.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
28
4 stars
12
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Ratings by service
Guide
4.7
Value for money
4.6
Organization
4.6
Guadalupe E.
Corrientes, ARSolo traveler
4.0/5
Buena opción
Cumple con lo que ofrece. El guía se apoyaba bastante en un guion, pero explicaba bien. Lo de Estambul fue el momento del día. Se hizo un poco largo en la parte del medio. Lo recomiendo, con las aclaraciones que hice.
Guide3.0Value for money5.0Organization3.0
7 people found this helpful
Camilo Y.
Medellin, COWith family
5.0/5
Lo mejor del viaje
Es de esas cosas que uno recuerda años después. En Estambul nos quedamos un buen rato en silencio, mirando. Si lo comparás con hacerlo por tu cuenta, conviene. El grupo no era enorme, lo que hizo todo más cómodo. Lo recomendaría a cualquiera que visite Estambul.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Marcelo N.
Belo Horizonte, BRWith family
4.0/5
Vale a pena, com alguns ajustes. Muito bom que incluía doações para as mesquitas. O guia falava muito rápido e às vezes a gente perdia o fio. Uma das paradas estava fechada naquele dia e não avisaram. Recomendo mesmo assim.
Guide4.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
3 people found this helpful
Gonzalo Y.
San Juan, ARWith friends
4.0/5
Recomendable
Buena elección si es tu primera vez en Estambul. No es lo más barato, pero se justifica. Llegamos al hotel más rápido de lo que decía la reserva. Éramos varios y no alcanzaron los asientos juntos. Se puede mejorar, pero no me arrepiento de haberlo hecho.
Guide5.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
14 people found this helpful
Eduardo U.
Manaus, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Escolhemos pelas fotos e foi ainda melhor pessoalmente. O preço é honesto pelo que se recebe. Usamos taxas de entrada no museu o tempo todo e funcionou perfeitamente. Não pense duas vezes, reserve.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Eduardo C.
Salvador, BRSolo traveler
5.0/5
O melhor da viagem
Exatamente o que procurávamos. Ficamos caminhando por Clássicos de Istambul depois do jantar. Não pense duas vezes, reserve.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
10 people found this helpful
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Grand Covered Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Bosphorus Bridge ( from the boat)
- Dolmabahce Palace (from the boat)
- Cable Car
Important
Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 13:00 because of noon-pray.
Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you to wait for the guide at the lobby of the indicated hotel.
Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you to wait for the guide at the lobby of the indicated hotel.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 72 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Tour Location
Gold Combo (Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Cable Car) in Istanbul
