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TOUR PROGRAM/ITINERARY  -  

BOSPHORUS CRUISE & OTTOMAN HERITAGE TOUR  (Full Day Tour)

OVERVIEW: - 

Daily full day tour. Enjoy cruising the European & Asiatic Straits of the Bosphorus, Discover the treasures of Topkapi Palace, Included lunch and museum fees

BOSPHORUS CRUISE & OTTOMAN HERITAGE

Bosphorus Cruise  & Ottoman Heritage

Daily Full Day Tour  including lunch

Bosphorus Cruise Morning

Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We will first visit Spice Bazaar, second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after Grand Bazaar. It is well-known for its herbalists; the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots and shells of rare plants along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products and various Turkish Delights.

After the Spice Bazaar we will drive along the shore of Golden Horn which is an inlet of the Bosphorus and it is the natural harbor of Old Istanbul.

Then we will embark our boat for an unforgettable Cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait runs through the unique Istanbul that stands up on two different continents between Asia and Europe. During the cruise, we will have a chance to view the peerless sights ornamenting the Asian and European shores such as 19th century wooden mansions, Rumeli  Fortress built only in 3 months by Mehmet the Conquerer, Anatolian Fortress, fanciful Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges. After the cruise we will drive to the restaurant for our lunch.

Lunch: Traditional Anatolian Lentil Soup , Seasonal Garden Greens Salad , Marinated Chicken Kebab in the Clay Bowl served with rice and boiled seasonal vegetables, Şekerpare Dessert (Şekerpare is one of the many delectable and popular desserts in the Turkish cuisine)

*Vegeterian menu is also available

Topkapi Palace Afternoon

After Lunch we will visit Valide Mosque also called New Mosque and completed in 1664, this was the last imperial mosque built in the classical style and is situated in one of the centers of the crowded city life, next to both land and sea traffic.Then we visit the Topkapı Palace, the residence of early and mid-era Ottoman Sultans. It was principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of administration of the Ottoman Empire from 15th to 19th century. During our visit we will see the fabulous Imperial Treasury, the Baghdad Kiosk, Holy Relics and the Kitchen Section including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics. The Harem is also located inside the palace which was forbidden to anyone except the Sultan. Drive back to the hotel at the end of the tour.

(This tour is not operated on Tuesdays when Topkapi Palace is closed)

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Egyptian Spice Bazaar

• Cruise the European & Asiatic Straits of the Bosphorus

• Golden Horn

• Rumeli Fortress

• Bosphorus Bridge

• Valide Mosque   ( called New Mosque )

• Topkapi Palace

• Holy Relics

What's Included 

• Museum entrance fees mentioned on the itinerary

• Cruise on the Bosphorus by boat

• Professional Guidance

• Free pick up and drop off service from your hotel 

• Lunch

• Transportation with A/C vehicles

• TURSAB insurance, which covers the costs of services accepted and committed by the travel agency

What's Not Included 

• Drinks at lunch

• Optional Gratuities

PLEASE NOTE 

• We kindly ask you to be ready in the lobby of your hotel 5 minutes before your definite pick up time.

• Since Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, this tour can not be operated

PAYMENT

• No advance payment

• You can do the payment during the tour with credit card or cash

• Accepted credit cards
• 50% Discount for Children (Age 3-7)
• 30% Discount for Children (Age 8-10)

PAYMENT POLICY: 

• Tour fee depends on number of Travelers and Tour duration
• No Payment is Required to Secure Bookings, but only E-Mail Confirmations is sufficent.

 

Cancellation Policy: 

• 48 Hours before the Tour starts.
• The rates are subject to availability and therefore to final confirmation.
• The offer includes VAT and all service and reservation charges as known date of quotation.
•  We reserve the right to amend the rates in case of governmental interference beyond our control.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - 
*The times on this itinerary are subject to change without notification.
*Our firm is not respnsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra.
*Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.
*Travel insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for unpredictable incidents.
*Minimum-participants: 1 Person to  7 Paxes.  Cancellation through the organizer at the latest 48 hours before beginning.
*Head please: The sequence of the sightseeing follows that openning hour and Days of the sightseeing place.
*We can arrange for pre/or post-tours or hotels accommodation for this of you who want to see more of Turkey.
*We can also arrange for a special tours in Istanbul.
*........ USD/EURO per person is due at the time of booking, which is non-refundable. This balance is due one month prior to tour departure. No refund will be given for unused tour service after commencement of tour any reason. We recommend trip insurance.
*Please add 8% for any amount paid by credit card, except for intial deposit.
 

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