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Istanbul Tour: Full Day Exploration with Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus Cruise
4.6
11 Ratings
Beşiktaş
Embark on a full-day exploration of Istanbul, including a visit to Dolmabahce Palace and a Bosphorus cruise. Marvel at the opulence of the palace, enjoy panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill, and experience the city from a different angle at Pierre Loti Hill. Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch on a boat as you cruise from Golden Horn to the Black Sea.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pierre Loti Tepesi - Named after the well-known French novelist Pierre Loti, this hill offers perfect views of the Golden Horn. It’s also home to a famous café that bears the same name. Loti lived in Istanbul for many years and was a big fan of the city. The café is a meeting point for lovers and couples, and has featured in many Turkish romance films.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Entrance ticket to Dolmabahce Palace
- Climate-controlled transportation
- Cable car tickets
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore more than just the usual attractions of Istanbul with this comprehensive full-day sightseeing tour by bus and boat. The itinerary includes a detailed tour of the Dolmabahce Palace and the Bosphorus. Our first stop is the Dolmabahce Palace, renowned for its stunning chandeliers, gold, and marble embellishments, which was once the opulent home of the sultans. We then head to Çamlıca Hill, located on the Asian side, in a comfortable air-conditioned coach to appreciate the stunning Bosphorus views.
Next, we cross the Bosphorus Bridge, an impressive structure that links Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Pierre Loti Hill is next on the agenda for a unique city view, followed by a cable car ride.
Having viewed the city from land and air, it’s now time to see it from the water. You will board a boat that offers a buffet lunch. Our voyage begins at Golden Horn and sails right up to the Black Sea via the Bosphorus.
Location
Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe Caddesi
We meet you in front of Dolmabahce Palace.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(11 Ratings)
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Soul_traveler87
Jun 4, 2022
The Very Best of Istanbul - If you only have one day in Istanbul, this is THE tour that you need to book. In 8 hours, you will see a wider swath of the city than many locals see in the course of a year. You’ll start by heading to Belgradkapi then to Pierre Loti Hill followed by a quick foray to the Asian side of the city and then a walk though of Dolmabahçe Palace. But the pinnacle of the tour is undeniably the 3 hours you will spend sailing the length of the Bosporus Strait from the mouth of the Black Sea down to the Sea of Marmara (with a quick stopover in Anadolu Kavaǧi). Lunch on a yacht at the crossroads of history and global geopolitics? What more could one ask for in a day-tour? No matter how much time you spend in Istanbul, this excursion will surely be among the most idyllic moments that you spend in the city.
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Sam_pil
Aug 11, 2020
Fantastic tour which takes in all the sites in a day - Fantastic tour . Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Visited all the main historical attractions plus a few more . Lunch included as well as transfer back to hotel.
Relaxing yacht boat trip along the Bosphorus to end the day with a selection on non alcoholic drinks and nibbles.
Long day but throughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend
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Leylansc
Jun 17, 2020
We have been very nice time - We have been treated very nice, it was very well organised.
Connected via a phone call and it arranged right away (however we were 4, no discount 😀), meet with the guide clearly indicated meeting point and have been seen so much things on the city.
I guess it is the only tour in Istanbul you could see both Eurepean ans Asian side and have also both land and cruise tour.
Thank you very much for this very nice day
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Sonere886
Jun 14, 2020
All day istanbul Cruise and tour - We had a fantastic time on Bosphorus Cruise and İstanbul City tour last September. The weather was very good and that helped us to enjoy our day too. We had a limited time and were able to explore both İstanbul main attractions and sights along the Bosphorus on land and water.
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Emre_ozdinletir
May 17, 2020
Our experience was fantastic - Our experience was fantastic. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Istanbul.Sinan, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and fun. It was a very good overview for a first time visit to Istanbul. He also included tips of how to get around the city and a list of suggested restaurants and other places to go on our own during our trip. It was well worth the money and time.
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Istanbulguideyunus
May 17, 2020
Excellent Discovery - Right Chooise: Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
We booked True Discovery, however it was a full day tour we were able to join only afternoon part. Beside of winter season we were luck that it was sunny. Picked up form our place and drove to harbour to get on the special boat for this cruise. There were some other particpipants on it but was not crowded (maybe because of winter).
We passed along European side first up to end of it and back to Asian side. Took around 4 hours with lunch on board and a stop on the Asian village. Many things to see especially palaces and lovely sea side houses along with many informations by tour guide.
It was possible to drive back to hotel but we stop somewhere else, they were also kind to do so.
Well organised, we were happy, thanks to Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
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Selcuktr34
May 11, 2020
An Unforgettable Memory - As a person who lives in istanbul, i definitely recommend this tour. It was such a beautiful memory. If you want to see the most beautiful places of Istanbul from the sea and feel Istanbul, you should definitely join this tour. I had perfect times with my friends. Thank you for that. Thank you for good services.
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Alitaylane
May 9, 2020
Fabulous Face of Istanbul, Land and Sea - We booked a day tour directly web page of the agency, it was easy and smooth. Picked up our place and start both sides of the city since Istanbul lay over two continents, Europe and Asia. Being on both hills of the city and see that how great it is, was very impressive to pass Bosphorus Bridge, than Dolmabahce Palace was marvelous. But highlights of our day was Cruise tour. We were luck with weather ans able to see all strait up to end, to Black Sea..
It was a full day tour, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. After all you fill that you were on the tour for 3 days since you are seing many things. But thank God that we choosen the right one that everything gone perfect..
Thanks guys, if we come to Istanbul ( we wish) will be with you again..
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Aleksandra_p
Jul 13, 2021
Cancelled last minute - The trip was cancelled at 10:30 pm, and I wasn't able to book another trip. Money not refunded yet. Very disappointed
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