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Highlights
- Gain priority entry at major spots like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Mosque, and the Blue Mosque in the old city.
- An English-speaking guide provides expert insights while you visit each site.
- Take a break for lunch featuring local dishes at a nearby restaurant.
- Finish the day elegantly on a luxury yacht sailing at sunset.
- The boat ride along the Bosphorus offers views of palaces, mosques, and bridges.
- Passengers may enjoy baklava, seasonal fruits, and soft drinks aboard the yacht.
Your Experience
Walking Segments
The tour starts at the Blue Mosque, famous for its large semidomes, open courtyards, and tall minarets. Next, you will walk to Hagia Sophia, which served as an ancient Christian church with deep historical value.
The schedule continues with Topkapi Palace followed by the Hagia Sophia Mosque, both essential stops in the city. At 4pm, the walking portion finishes at the Grand Bazaar, recognized as the oldest and largest covered market globally.
Yacht Experience
After walking, you transfer to a yacht for an evening sail along the Bosphorus Strait. During sunset, view notable landmarks including Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, and Beylerbeyi Palaces along with mosques like Çamlıca and Ortaköy. You will see the Maiden’s Tower and Bosphorus bridges while eating baklava and fresh seasonal fruits on the vessel. The day ends at 7pm when the yacht cruise finishes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Professional guide who speaks English.
- Midday meal provided.
- Yacht cruise at sunset lasting 2.5 hours.
- Walking segment through the Old City.
- All taxes and docking charges are included.
- Commentary spoken live by the guide.
- Light snacks including baklava, fruits, and drinks on the boat.
- Transport to or from your hotel is not included.
- Admission fees for museums are extra.
- Gratuities and money spent on personal shopping are excluded.
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Must Know
- Opt for soft shoes and easy clothing since you will walk extensively.
- Verify schedule changes: Hagia Sophia switches to Cistern on Mondays, Blue Mosque to Nuruosmaniye on Fridays, and the Bazaar stays shut on Sundays.
Ticket Delivery
No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID to your tour guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays
Boarding Point
Make your way to the entrance of DOLMABAHCE PALACE
Look for a person holding a placard that says “Bosphorous Tour”
Get Directions to the Boarding Point
Getting There
Nearest bus stop is Dolmabahçe-Tünel, which is a 4-minute walk from the boarding point
Buses #37T, 38KT, 48T & 49T will get you here
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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