Istanbul Morning; Sultan of the Hills

Most valuable half day morning city tour in Istanbul

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5 hrs. Departure:
09:00 am

Start Point: Hotel Pick-Up End Point: Hotel Drop off Duration: 5 hrs. Departure: 09:00 am

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Sultan of the Hills

Dolmabahce Palace Visiting, Two Continents in one Hour, Most Panoramic Hills, Cable Car Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace; Go beyond Istanbul’s top attractions and discover more of the city on this multi-faceted full day Istanbul bus and boat sightseeing tour.

We first drive to Dolmabahce Palace, which is stuffed with lavish chandeliers, gold and marble, this ornate sultans’ residence will astound you with its opulence! Traveling between the sights by air-conditioned coach, visit Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side to witness the breathtaking panoramas over the Bosphorus, European side and old city. Then, drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, the vast suspension bridge that connects Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus Strait.

Heading to Pierre Loti Hill to see the city from a different angle, flying over by cable car afterwards. On the way to your hotel, Istanbul’s first city walls were built to protect the acropolis, placed where Topkapi Palace is today. The second set was established by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in 203 and were outside the Greek walls by some 300 meters.

Key Highlights

Discover the magnificence of Dolmabahçe Palace on a walking tour
Across the Bosphorus Bridge and visit two continents in one hour
Admire incredible panoramic city views from Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe
Visit Pierre Loti Hill and enoy the beautiful view from the cable car
See the city walls

What to Expect

Dolmabahce Palace Interior Visit
Dolmabahce Palace was built between the years 1843 and 1856. Haci Said Aga was responsible for the construction works, while the project was realised by architects Garabet Balyan, his son Nigogayos Balyan, and Evanis Kalfa. The construction works cost five million Ottoman mecidiye gold coins, the equivalent of 35 tonnes of gold.

The Bridge: Drive on Bosphorus
We will accross the Bosphorus by the 64 meters high bridge, which will let you see a breathtaking view of the European and Asian sides. You will find your self in Asia once the short ride is over.

Asian Hill (Camlica Hill)
We climb a Bosphorus side hill by bus for a view which makes it well worm to climb. It gives you a unique chance to view one of the most fascinating part of the city in a single picture.

Pierre Loti Hill
The hill is situated almost at the end of 7 km long water inlet 'Golden Horn'.

Fly over by Cable Car
Enjoy the beautiful view from the cable car as you climb the hill to the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti.

City Walls
Constantinople's great city walls were breached only twice in 1600 years. The first breach occured in 1204 during the fourth Crusade; the second breach was led by "Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror".

Important Info

Dolmabahqe Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday. It will be replaced by a visit to Chora Museum (Church) on those days.

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services from centrally located hotels
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Museum entrance fees
Cable car ticket
Fully guided tour with the services of an experienced and licensed English speaking guide

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Drinks

Additional info

Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
5-8 yrs %30 discount / 0-4 yrs Free