Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Rumeli Fortress, Yahyakemal Cad. No.28, Istanbul 34470 Turkiye

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.


Pass By: Halic, Istanbul Turkiye

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during
the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.


Pass By: Beylerbeyi Palace, Abdullahaga Cad., Istanbul Turkiye

Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus

Pass By: Balat, Istanbul Turkiye

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during
the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.


Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.


Pass By: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Balat Mahallesi, Murselpasa Cd. No:10, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls), Istanbul Turkiye

Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century

Pass By: Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi, Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cad. No: 35 Fener, Fatih, Istanbul 34220 Turkiye

The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.

Stop At: Istanbul Cable Car, Taksim Taskisla, Istanbul Turkiye

We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour.

This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down

Duration: 5 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: 1: Tamara Restaurant, Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
2: The Marmara Taksim, Gümüşsuyu, Osmanlı Sk. No:1 D:B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Cable Car ride
• Entry/Admission - Istanbul Cable Car
• Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Drinks and food

Facilities