2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide
Description
Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience. This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population. Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the world. Especially old Ottoman Mansions are considered as one of the most expensive houses. It is not a private tour so we cruise with tour boat which is open for public.
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It is build at 1335 in Byzantiım Period, It is one of the most important symbol of the city
(2nd residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years. It is one of the copy of Versailles Palace in Paris. It is mind blowing and super fancy. It shows the luxury of Ottoman Empire. Chandeliers are from France, crystals are from England, priceless carpets are from Turkey amd Iran, curtains are pure Turkish Silk, porcelains are from China and Japan)
Soccer stadium with 42,000 people capacity which belongs Beşiktaş Soccer Club
Another really beautiful piece of art of Ottoman Empire which is build in 1863. It is operating as a hotel and manage by Kempinski since 1992.
One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is also build in Ottoman Era. It is posh and fancy
Most expensive and fanciest area of Istanbul. Celebrities who come to Istanbul are usually hanging out here. It is famous with fancy hotels, pubs, restaurants and night clubs.You can see Ferrari, Masserati, Bugatti cars in that area.
A beautiful fortress and castles build in 1453 against Russian attacks which was coming from Black Sea Side. It is operating as a museum today.
A summer cottage which is build for Royal Family to stay when they come back from hunting. Royal Family used to spend days / weeks in that beautiful palace.It is operating as a museum today.
Kuleli Area is another beautiful area which is located by The Bosphorus. It is famous with million dollars Ottoman Mansions. They are considered as one of the most expensive houses in the world. Each one of them are built in Ottoman Era so thats why they are all heriteged by government.
Çengelköy District
Jewish District of Istanbul with beautiful boutique coffee shops and tiny streets. It is hipster/hippie area and famous especially with beautiful Greek Style houses.
Üsküdar is one of the busiest and central downtown of Istanbul.
Maiden Tower is another famous symbol of the city which is build as a lighthouse and operating as a restaurant today
It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today
Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Most famous symbol of Istanbul
Spice Bazaar and Eminonu Area
Galata Bridge
It is build in 1550 by Architect Sinan The Great. One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is dedicated the famous sultan of The Ottoman Empire 'Suleyman The Magnificent'
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels