ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS & ASIA TOUR (Full Day Tour)

Departure in the morning and visit to the Spice Bazaar (Closed on Sundays) 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 boat. Starting the trip from the Golden Horn and 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 residential. During this trip Ciragan Palace Hotel, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges will be seen. Leaving the boat in Tarabya or Sarıyer and proceeding to the restaurant for lunch.

Thereafter visit to the Rumelian Fortress (Closed on Wednesdays), historical armament built by the Conqueror in 1452 to control and protect Bosphorus. After the visit to this unique example of military architecture cross to the Asian side to visit Camlica Hill to observe the best panoramic view of Istanbul, and then tour the Beylerbeyi Palace (Closed on Mondays and Thursdays), the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with its original furniture and magnificent gardens.