Bosphorus Boat Tour

Your will be picked you up at your hotel to spend a special Bosphorus Boat Tour. Drive by bus to the Golden Horn. The Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. You will visit the Spice Bazaar(Egyptian Bazaar), the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. Then start your excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. You will also see the Rumeli Fortress (From the Sea, No Interior Visit). It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture. Afterward you will return to your hotel. The tour will take approximately 4 hours.