A full day tour to visit the aromatic Spice Bazaar from 1663 with its domed and vaulted shops selling spices and herbs along with a wide variety of commodities, also known as Egyptian Bazaar as it was once endowed with the Cairo imposts.
Then proceed to the pier so as to embark the public boat. Sailing through the waterway separating the two continents - Asia and Europe - with a possibility to take pictures of the marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials.
During this trip Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges as well as Rumelian Fortress, historical armament built by the Conqueror in 1452 to control and protect Bosphorus, will be visible from the sea. Leaving the boat and getting into the coach. In the afternoon, cross to the Asian side to visit the Beylerbeyi Palace (Closed on Mondays and Thursdays), the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with its original furniture and magnificent gardens.
Then proceed to Camlica Hill (or Nakkastepe) to observe one of the lovely panoramic views of Istanbul. Time permitting, visit Bedesten. Drive back to the hotel.
Places to visit:
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Camlica Hill
Duration: Aprox. 6 hours
Tour Prices:
€180 per group when group size 2 pax
€230 per group when group size 3 pax
€280 per group when group size 4 pax
€320 per group when group size 5 - 6 pax
€350 per group when group size 7 - 8 pax
€370 per group when group size 9 - 14 pax
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