GOLDEN HORN & BOSPHORUS
Full Day Tour / Lunch Included

Daily departs:08,30 Returns:17,00

• BYZANTINE CITY WALLS :
  Built durin the V th century by Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, the 8 kilometers-long walls of Constantinople surrounded and protected the city and were breached only twice, the first time by the soldiers of the Fourth Crusade who sacked and ruined the city on April 13th 1204 and the second time by Sultan Mehmet II. The Coqueror on Tuesday 29 of May 1453 when he conquered Constantinople at the age of 21; they are one of the greatest and most impressive fortification systems ever built.
• CASTEL OF SEVEN TOWERS :
  Built at the beginnig of the walls, it was used as a prison during both Byzantine and Ottoman Empire periods.
• CHORA CHURCH (Church of Holy Savior in Chora) :
  The breathaking mosaics and frescoes decorating the interior carried out during the XIV th century are considered as the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art.
• CABLE CAR TO PIERRE LOTI HILL:
  Climb to the famous hill by cable-lift where you can catch the beautiful view on the Golden Horn and the Old city while drinking a turkish tea or coffee.
• GOLDEN HORN :
  On the legendary Golden Horn that will allow you to discover an unforgettable architectural of imperial mosques, churches, and bridges
• LUNCH
• SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) :
  Built between  1597 an 1664, it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. You may find there spices, dried frutis, nuts, seeds and Turkish delights,in an authentic decor full of oriental scents.
• RUSTEMPASHA MOSQUE :
  Built in 1560 by the imperial architect Sinan for Rüstem Pasha, son –in-law and grand vizier of Sultan Soliman the Maginificient; the particular splendor of this jewel of Ottoman architecture lies in the Iznik tiles covering it, both inside and outside.
• BOSPHORUS CRUISE :
  The Bosphorus strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the Bosphorus will allow you to admire the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Beylerbeyi Palace the Ciraga Palace. Ancient wooden villas and bridgec and all the wonderful and unique maritim landscapes.
• RUMELI FORTRESS :
  *From sea* is built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmet II, it was the largest and strongest fortress of the Middle Age.

CLOSED
Wednesday : Chora Church
Sunday : Spice Bazaar

INCLUDES
Transportation,Guide ( English speaking guidance ), Lunch, Museum and Entrance Fees.

RESERVATION