Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

Overview

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

Itinerary

1. Rumeli Fortress

   Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Haliç

   Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Beylerbeyi Palace

   Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus

   · Non-stop passage

4. Balat

   Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Bosphorus Bridge

   Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Bulgarian Orthodox Church

   Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian

   · Non-stop passage

7. Bosphorus Strait

   Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

8. The Walls of Istanbul

   Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century

   · Non-stop passage

9. Patriarchate Of Constantinople

   The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Istanbul Cable Car

    We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour. This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down

    · 5 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
• We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 5828BOSPCABLE

Activity offered by Plan Tours - Gray Line Turkey via Viator.