Cable Car & Bosphorus Tour / Afternoon

TOUR ITINERARY

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.

Golden Horn : As 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 entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

Cable Car & Pierre Loti Hill :Take the Cable Car to Pierre Loti Hill which was named after the famous French writer, you will enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city.

Bosphorus Tour 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 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.

The Lander's Tower (from the sea, no interior visit) This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance.

The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea, no interior visit) : Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453, but it managed to defend itself with the help of Roman city walls.

What is Included in the tour ?

• Pick up & drop off from Istanbul City Center Hotels & Cruise Port.
• Transportation with A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle throughout the trip.
• Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
• All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
• 18% VAT (Value Added Tax)

What is Excluded in the tour ?

• Any other expenses not noted in the above included section
• Tips to guide & driver
• Items of a personal nature
• All kinds of beverages and medical services

Notes

• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
• Children: {0 - 2} free, {3 - 7} 30 % discount.