After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34112, Istanbul

Start Time : 08:30

Max Group Size : 20

Inclusion

• 3-hour bus tour around the Golden Horn
• Visit of the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
• Bosphorus Cruise
• Local guide throughout the experience

Exclusion

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off
• Food & drinks
• Gratuities (optional)
• Access to the Rumeli Fortress­

Description

Can't decide between exercising your legs on a tour of Istanbul, or putting your feet up on a comfy boat? Good news, on this special tour with a fun local guide, you get to do both! Take a bus tour and explore the city's highlights, sniff your way through the Spice Bazaar, and take a Bosphorus cruise, all in one day.

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Your 3-hour bus ride around the Golden Horn will introduce you to the historic peninsula that separates the old Istanbul from the new. Learn how, why, and where the first colonies settled during the Byzantine era, and see where current residents live, work, and play.

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Next up, tantalize your nostrils in the spicy setting of a bustling Egyptian Bazaar. The spice market is a whirlwind of delicious foods, smells, and sounds!

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Afterwards, it's time to relax on a boat cruise through the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Along the way, see marble palaces, the impressive Rumeli Fortress, and other examples of thriving Ottoman architecture. If you didn't know much about Istanbul before, you will after this!

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at No:10 At Meydanı Caddesi, 34093, Istanbul

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Duration : 4 hours

Max Group Size : 20

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Inclusion

• Guided tour of the Blue Mosque
• Skip the line ticket & guided tour of the Basilica Cistern
• Guided tour of the Old City
• Audio guide

Exclusion

• Skip the security line at any of the venues
• Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia (available for purchase for 30 euros)
• Scarf or body cover at Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (available for purchase)
• Food or drinks

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Description

Explore Istanbul's Old City and its key landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, on this incredible tour in Istanbul.

Start at the Blue Mosque, known for its blue Iznik tiles and your guide will share stories of the city's Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Next, head to the Basilica Cistern, where you can skip the ticket lines and see its ancient architecture and the heads of Medusa.

­After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Busforus Istanbul Bus Stop, Sultanahmet Square, 34149, Istanbul

Duration : 1 hour

Inclusion

• Tour guide
• Entry ticket

Exclusion

• Transportation
• Meal
• Tips

Description

Join a guided tour of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, including an entry ticket.

You'll see the massive dome, golden mosaics, and centuries of architecture while your expert guide brings the stories of past empires to life.

Skip the ticket lines and get straight into learning more about this building's incredible history.

After breakfast, meet your driver for your transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST). We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up approximately 4 hours before your flight departure time to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey to the airport.

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Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out is subject to availability and may incur additional charges depending on the hotel policy.