Mohamed A.
verifiedVerified participant
30 September 2023
Wonderful experience, driver came on time, boat trip was excellent
Duration
3 hours
Starting point
Bosphorus
Departure times
10:00
Guide language
English, Türkçe
The pearl of Istanbul is undoubtedly the Bosphorus. Are you ready to discover the beauty of the Bosphorus and breathe its fresh air? If your answer is yes, a Bosphorus tour is waiting for you where you will have a great time. Believe us, Bosphorus Cruise by Boat (Breakfast Included) is an activity you should not miss.
We will pick up our guests from their hotels and go to our boat. You will fall in love with Istanbul once again as our qualified guide introduces you to the landmarks and beauties of the Bosphorus during the tour. Moreover, Turkish breakfast is included.
Here are the beauties you will see from the shore:
-Galata Tower
It is one of the highest and oldest towers in Istanbul. 63 meter (206 feet) high tower provides a panoramic view of the old town. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata directly opposite ancient Constantinopolis. After the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II, it served to detect fires in the city.
-Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace, which took 13 years to build, is located in Istanbul's Besiktas district. Built in the Neobaroque architectural style, this palace now serves as a museum. This palace by the Bosphorus is a masterpiece with its decorations, gardens, and hammams. This palace, which shows that the Ottoman Empire took the steps of modernization.
-Ciragan Palace
In Ottoman period, entertainment nights were held in this palace. Its interior and exterior design is absolutely flawless. It fascinates everyone with its beauty.
-Ortakoy Mosque
Built in Neo Baroque style, this Mosque was built in 1853. You will love its architecture.
-Rumeli Castle
Rumeli Fortress was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. This unique structure, which has survived from the Middle Ages, is home to a wonderful viewing hill.
-Beylerbeyi Palace
It is one of the cutest palaces for o many people; built between 1861-1865 by head architects Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan, imperial architects of Armenian origins, in French neo-baroque style with a traditional Ottoman house plan.
If you think that the tour will end like this, you are wrong. The last stop of our tour will excite shopping lovers. We will go to the leather shop where you will have free time to shop. From here, guests can buy quality leather products for themselves or their loved ones.
After our 3-hour cruise is over, we will drop off our guests at their hotel.
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4.9/5
2 reviews
Mohamed A.
verifiedVerified participant
30 September 2023
Wonderful experience, driver came on time, boat trip was excellent
P*** S***
verifiedVerified participant
5 October 2022
Everything was perfect on the Bosphorus tour... and breakfast is also included in the price. I recommend it to everyone, reasonable price & high quality.
support_agentAnswer · 9 May 2024
09:00-09:30 AM depends on the location of your hotel
support_agentAnswer · 12 July 2023
Dear Mohamed,
Thank you so much for your review.
Here you can find the answer to your question.
“It takes around 3 hours.”
If you want to book the tour, please proceed on the website or get in touch with us via tours@tranigo.com
Best Regards,
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