Istanbul Bosphorus on boat   

Istanbul Bosphorus boat tour including the Egyptian Bazaar is a half day tour that you can take in the morning every day. Cruise along the landmark lined waters of the Bosphorus Strait and stroll through
the entrancing Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar during this 3.5-hour guided tour in Istanbul.

On this tour, you will discover the bazaar’s abundant spices such as cardamom, mint, cinnamon, and have free time to explore on your own. Then you will learn about Istanbul’s history from your
expert guide as you set course for a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait.

Aboard the ship, enjoy glimpses of famous Istanbul monuments like the impressive Rumeli Hisari Fortress and Dolmabahçe Palace.
 

Highlights 
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• 3.5-hour Istanbul experience including a trip to the Spice Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise
• Listen to a guide while traveling and learn about the history of the 17th-century souk
• Learn about local history, architecture and art
• Explore the Spice Bazaar’s stalls independently and shop for a selection of edible treats
• Cruise along the Bosphorus, the famous stretch of water that borders two continents
• See top Istanbul attractions from the water including Dolmabahçe Palace and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress

What to Expect 
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City Walls

The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Drive by Bus to Golden Horn
As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

Boat Trip on the Bosphorus
An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.

The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea - no interior visit)
Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453,but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.
 

Inclusions

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

• During summer months this tour will operate mainly in daylight.
• You cannot hop on and hop off on this tour.
• Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day