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Detalles del programa
Sail along the Bosphorus Strait between two continents, visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Pierre Loti Hill and the Golden Horn with an official guide in Istanbul.
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan Mosque
• Spice Bazaar
• Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
• The Golden Horn
• Pierre Loti Hill
• Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb
• Cable Car
Dolmabahçe Palace is the symbol of westernization of the 19th century. It was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1843-1856, then the headquarter of Ottoman Empire moved from Topkapı Palace to Dolmabahçe Palace. It was used by the Ottoman Sultans until November 1st, 1922. It is situated on an area of 110 thousand square meters, dominating the magnificent view of the Bosphorus.
Then we visit Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan Mosque. It has one of the most unique architecture among the Ottoman mosques in Istanbul. The mosque was commissioned by Bezmialem Valide Sultan in 1852, who was the mother of Ottoman sultan Abdülmecid I. The architect of the Mosque is of armenian origin: Garabet Balyan. The architecture is a successful and classy blend of Baroque and Empire architectural styles. Then we continue our tour to the Spice Bazaar.
After Lunch, you will embark in the Bosphorus Cruise, where you will enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden Horn, Topkapı Palace, Dolma Bahçe Palace, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue Mosque, Ortakoy Mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them.
After the Cruise, climb aboard your luxury coach and head to Eyup Sultan Mosque by Golden Horn. It is a natural horn-shaped bay that divides the European side of Istanbul into two. During this tour, you will see historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and the remains of the Roman Wall. Afterwards we visit Eyup Sultan Mosque and Abu Eyup Alansari Tomb, which is an important site for Muslims. Abu Ayyub al-Ansari was the standard bearer and companion of Muhammad. Then we ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade". Then we descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.After meeting your guide at departure point for half day morning Dolmabahçe Palace tour, climb aboard your luxury coach and head to the Palace.
Important information
Photography and video recording are not allowed inside the Dolmabahçe Palace
The visit of the Eyup Sultan Mosque on Friday is only from outside because of Friday pray.
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