Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, savor Turkish delights, and enjoy panoramic views on a customizable two-continent tour.
Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, savor Turkish delights, and enjoy panoramic views on a customizable two-continent tour.
- Dolmabahçe Palace - The European palace of the Ottoman Empire, constructed in 1856 by two Armenian architects. Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey’s largest single-block palace, was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecit in 1843. Built to counter the military and financial decline of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul’s first European-style palace was grand, vast in…
- Dolmabahçe Palace - The European palace of the Ottoman Empire, constructed in 1856 by two Armenian architects. Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey’s largest single-block palace, was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecit in 1843. Built to counter the military and financial decline of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul’s first European-style palace was grand, vast in size, and adorned with gold and crystal.
From the relocation of the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center from Topkapi Palace in 1856 until the abolition of the caliphate in 1924, Dolmabahçe Palace was home to six sultans.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, used the palace as a presidential residence during the summer and carried out some of his most significant works here, such as the introduction of the new alphabet. Troubled by health issues, he spent his final years in the palace until he passed away at 09:05 on November 10, 1938. In his honor, all the clocks in the palace are stopped at that exact time.
- İstanbul Boğaz Turu - Join a public Bosphorus boat tour for approximately 90 minutes. Alternatively, a private yacht tour is available upon request.
Discover the sights of the European side of the city for about an hour, passing historical landmarks such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque, and the fortress of Rumelihisarı, constructed by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century.
Proceed to the second bridge to explore the Asian side of Istanbul. Visit Küçüksu Palace, built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge for the Ottoman sultans. Return to the city center along the Asian coast, and view the Anatolian Fortress (Anadoluhisarı) and Turkey’s oldest military school at Kuleli Military High School.
Admire the intricate Beylerbeyi Palace, built as a summer residence for the Ottoman rulers in the 1860s, and see the Maiden’s Tower guarding the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait as you prepare to disembark.
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Çamlıca Hill - Çamlıca Hill offers a panoramic view of the entire Istanbul, both European and Asian sides, making it a perfect spot for a coffee break. Çamlıca Hill is the most picturesque location for a panoramic view of Istanbul. It is approximately 3 kilometers (260 meters) from the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. It’s a delightful recreational area where visitors can relax and enjoy the stunning Istanbul panorama from the hill. On weekends, it’s an excellent spot for breakfast and dinner with a view of the Bosphorus. Since the Ottoman era, Çamlıca Hill has been the ideal place to view Istanbul from a bird’s eye perspective, capturing the hearts of lovers for centuries and leaving lasting memories. Many poems, songs, and literary works have been inspired by it, and it has been featured in classic Turkish films.
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Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market) - Savor delicious Turkish Delight, dried fruits, and nuts. A quintessential part of any trip to Istanbul is wandering through the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). Beneath the ornate vaulted ceilings, visitors will find an array of delectable treats and souvenirs appealing to tourists, all in one place. These include spices, dried fruit, cheese, sausage, jam, nuts, seeds, tea, dozens of flavors of Turkish Delight, and more. Jewelry, ceramics, silver, and other handicrafts are also available.
Built in 1664, the bazaar was originally a place where goods imported from Egypt were sold, which is how it got its name. Later, it became known as the Spice Bazaar due to the variety of goods and spices imported from various countries besides Egypt. The Spice Bazaar is constructed in an “L” shape with a total of 113 shops. During the Ottoman Empire, the bazaar served as a pharmacy for many years.
- Euroasia Bridge fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Euroasia Bridge fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Museum Tickets
- Dolmabahce Ticket 30 euro per person
- Bosphorous Boat Tour 5 euro per person
- Lunch
- Museum Tickets
- Dolmabahce Ticket 30 euro per person
- Bosphorous Boat Tour 5 euro per person
We always do our best to arrange an informative licensed tour guide for your best experience. You can customize the tour according to your wish.
We will visit one of the symbolic european style Ottoman palace Dolmabahce that was built in 1856. Inside you can see one of the biggest British crystal chandelier almost 4500 kg. one of the biggest carpets of…
We always do our best to arrange an informative licensed tour guide for your best experience. You can customize the tour according to your wish.
We will visit one of the symbolic european style Ottoman palace Dolmabahce that was built in 1856. Inside you can see one of the biggest British crystal chandelier almost 4500 kg. one of the biggest carpets of Ottomans.
We will enjoy watching/seeing the asia and europe continents and nice Ottoman mansions along the bosphorous tour. We will see historical monuments such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque and the fortress of Rumelihisarı, built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century.
You can taste Turkish delight and Sultan tea at the Spice bazaar which you shouldn’t miss. Also the special honey for man and Iranian saffron are the best options to get some.
at the end of tour we drive to Asian side of Istanbul to Camlica hill to enjoy panaromic view while drinking Turkish tea.
- The travel time is already included on the total tour duration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.