Historical Tour Istanbul and Bosphorus Cruise Tour

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Istanbul Full Day City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

A great All day in Istanbul Tour

If you have limited time in Istanbul and want to get the most out of it, we have planned a perfect day where you can see the most important sights of the old city, Hagia Sophia museum,blue mosque,hippodrome and finish with a relaxing journey on the Bosphorus.Avoid the long lines for the main sights with fast entrance accompanied by your guide, witness the rich history of Istanbul with commentary of our knowledgeable guide and put a classy end to the day with a cruise on a istanbul bosphorus cruise.

Key Highlights

Istanbul sightseeing tour
Marvel at the Byzantine architecture of Hagia Sophia
See the tiles that give the 17th-century Blue Mosque its name
Learn about the history of the Hippodrome
Istanbul Bosphorus cruie
Lunch in the boat

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Museum or Ayasoya-i Kebir Cami-i

Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya-i Kebîr Câmi-i Şerîfi with its official name, Hagia Sophia Church with its old name, a mosque in Istanbul, an old basilica, cathedral, and museum. It is a patriarchal cathedral with a basilica plan built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the old city center on the historical peninsula of Istanbul between 532-537 and was transformed into a mosque by Fatih Sultan Mehmed after the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453. It was transformed into a museum with the Decree of the Council of Ministers published in 1934, excavation and renovation work started and served as a museum between 1935-2020. With the cancellation of the museum status in 2020, it regained the status of a mosque.

Blue Mosque

The Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I.just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular attraction in Istanbul.

Hippodrome

The Hippodrome (At Meydanı) was a, of course, a horse-racing track, what's in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations, and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years. The reason why some refer to it as the Hippodrome of Constantinople.

Transfer to the boat after historical peninsula tour
Lunch on the boat

Recipe Of Emotions Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Experience the magic of Istanbul on a 4-hour afternoon trip through the beautiful Bosphorus! Enjoy the city's main attractions in the twilight with
your guide's informative command, enjoy a taste and enjoy the colorful mansions and daylight as you stroll through the Bosphorus and the charm of Istanbul's urban coastline.

Istanul Bosphorus Lunch Cruise
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise is an excellent activity to do in Istanbul. Lunch on the boat Istanbul Bosphorus by the boat cruise and sightseeing in between Asia and Europe watching both sides. The Bosphorus Lunch Cruise is one of the best ways to discover Istanbul in its full beauty. The Bosphorus Strait, which separates the two continents and connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea is the only water canal in the world where you can cruise between Europe and Asia. Along this unique strait of 32 km with three suspension bridges, you will admire the stunning panorama of the city. With so many monuments which are fully visible only boat, such as Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palace and more than 600 beautiful seaside residences of Istanbul dating between 17th and 20th century, your experience will be breathtaking.

Golden Horn: The Golden Horn (Turkish: Altın Boynuz or Haliç; is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. As a natural estuary that connects with the Bosphorus Strait at the point where the strait meets the Sea of Marmara, the waters of the Golden Horn help define the northern boundary of the peninsula constituting "Old Istanbul" (ancient Byzantium and Constantinople), the tip of which is the promontory of Sarayburnu, or Seraglio Point. This estuarial inlet geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a horn-shaped, sheltered harbor that in the course of history has protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.

Rumeli Fortress: Explore the historical Rumeli fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet that marks the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. A fantastic place with a panoramic view perfect for taking photographs and boarding to your sightseeing boat.

Maiden's Tower: Close your eyes for a moment and think, you are a sailor, a pirate, hundreds of years, even thousands of years ago. You are on your way to Istanbul. You passed Dardanelles you crossed the Marmara and got close the Istanbul Bosphorus. You are welcomed by a silhouette first. The dome of Hagia Sophia is in front of you with all its glory. On another side Galata Tower of the Genoese. You sail through the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise, and see what? There is a defender in the middle of the sea, inviting if you are a friend and threatening if you are an enemy. It's the Maiden's Tower. When you return to your country, isn't the Maiden' Tower going to be the first thing to tell of who asks you where you have been and what you have seen? It is especially if you have been told about its legends. Without our tour, you should go all the way to Kabatas on your own and catch a boat to be able to see clearly Maiden's Tower.

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and Drop off
Air-conditioned transportation
Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.
Meals
Lunch on the Boat.

Sample menu: Seasonal Appetizers & Salad,Main Course like Meatball or Chicken,Rice,Pasta and Vegaterian stews.

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Beverages
Tips
Drinks are Not included

Additional info

When you book the one of Istanbul Dily Tours the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
During the lunch,drink are not included.
Vehicle is used only for the necessary part of these tours, so please be prepared for a bit of walking during the day.
Blue Mosque close the Friday
Hagia Sophia will be replaced with Underground Cistern on Monday
Blue Mosque will close the Friday
5-8 yrs %30 discount/0-4 yrs Free