Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Palace

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Our guide will meet you in your hotel. This tour starts visiting Dolmabahce Palace, the imperial residence of the last six Ottoman Sultans, built in mid-19th century by Sultan Abdulmecid, the first European style palace in the Ottoman Empire, having the largest collection of Bohemian crystal chandeliers in the world.

After visiting this luxurious palace, you can enjoy mind-blowing scenes in Bosphorus strait (private) boat trip. Admire the sea side villas of the Ottoman noblemen and now private residence for the top rich families in the country. Feed the seagulls with “Simit”, a type of locally baked bagel, favorite street food in Turkey. Finalize the boat trip in Sariyer, proceed to fish restaurant to enjoy delicious local fresh fish from Istanbul.

Meet with the bus and visit Rumeli Hisarı, a castle built by Mehmet II before the conquest of Constantinople, to block the entrance of the possible auxiliary forces from the Black Sea, to isolate the Byzantine Capital.

Free time in Ortaköy, favorite district which has one of the best views of the Bosphorus together with the 15th July’s Martyrs Bridge as well as Ortaköy Mosque, this coastal neighborhood became a popular touristic attraction after taking place in numerous Turkish soap operas.

Transfer back to the hotel.

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Parties of 2

$355

Parties of 3

$380

Parties of 4

$405

Parties of 5

$430

Parties of 6