Private Guided Sultanahmet Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise

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4 Hours

Max People

Variable

Avalibility

All Year

Pickup & Dropoff

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Guided Sultanahmet Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Private Old City Tour:

If you have time in Istanbul and you want to make Sultanahmet historical tour and a Bosphorus sunset cruise in a luxury yatch, we have planned a perfect day for you in which you can see the most important sights in the old town and finish with a relaxing sunset cruise on the Bosporus. Accompanied by your guide, witness the rich history of Istanbul Sultanahmet and end the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.

Highlights

Sultanahmet Tour Highlights

Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
Grand Bazaar

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Highlights

- Opportunity to witness the most important landmarks of Istanbul
- Seeing amazing view and silhouettes of Istanbul Bosphorus which is the one which separates the Europe and Asia continents
- A night to remember between Europe and Asia in the luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise
- Amazing photo and many like chances for Instagram, you can take photos of Maiden Tower from really close angle during the sunset
- Snacking with delicious canapés and beverages in elegant sunset cruise Istanbul
- Relieving while seeing wonderful view with just sitting after exhaustive sightseeing daytime
- You will gaze in admiration at the fascinating lights of Istanbul city in the evening
- Private Old City Tour:

Note: Extra requests such as dinner and drink service can be organized on the Bosphorus sunset yacht tour.

Included/Excluded

Private Tour
Professional Local Guide
Lunch in a luxury restaurant (with soft drinks)
All Museum Entrance Fees
Local Taxes
VIP Transfer from Hotel, Airport or Cruise Port (by luxury vehicle)

Tips

Tour Plan

. Full Description

08:15 - 09:00
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the starting point

09:00 - 16:00
Visits to the main historical sights in the old city.

BLUE MOSQUE: The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. It is very impressive with its beautiful semidomes, nice courtyards, and six slender minarets.

HAGIA SOPHIA: From the Golden Age of Byzantine, this once Christian church is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture.
It played a very important role in the Byzantine Empire and later as a mosque in the Ottoman Empire.

TOPKAPI PALACE: Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court, İt was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan and the training school. Dormitories, gardens, libraries, schools, even mosques were at the service of the court. Attached to the palace were diverse imperial societies of artists and craftsmen which produced some of the finest work in the whole empire.

LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE: Little Hagia Sophia (Kucuk Ayasofya Camii), formerly the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. Today the environment is worth seeing natural culture center of the lost Ottoman Arts.

HIPPODROME AND OBELISKS: The square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient "Hippodrome", one of the most famous areas in Byzantine.

GRAND BAZAAR: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city.

16:00
Transfer to the yacht

16:30 - 19:00

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht

Witness the enchantment of Istanbul with a 2.5-Hour evening cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus!

The buildings and landmarks that you will see during the sunset cruise Istanbul tour, are extremely special. They witnessed various historical events such as wars, the Ottoman period, the Byzantium period, and so on in the cradle of civilization. All these wonderful structures of Bosphorus have great histories on their background. You will feel what we mentioned here during the Istanbul sunset cruise, and you will give us rights.

Moreover, you can drink your beverages and taste your canapés and fruits while you sailing on a sunset yacht cruise among magnificent mansions, bridges, mosques, etc. You will be captivated by both historical structures and their reflections on the Marmara Sea in the Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise.

Kick back and ride gentle waves in the comfort of a yacht. Watch the Bosphorus and its iconic landmarks. The perfect way to relax after a busy day of sightseeing.

. Important Info

- Dress Code: Comfortable athletic clothing.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- 5-8 yrs %30 discount / 0-4 yrs Free
- Hagia Sophia will be replaced with Underground Cistern on Monday
- Blue Mosque will be replaced with Nuruosmaniye Mosque on Friday
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday

Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows;

January 1 – New Year
May 13/14/15 – Ramadan Celebrations
July 20/21/22/23 – Eid Celebrations
October 29 – Republic Day

. Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

. Notes

***: If you want your tour program in an all-inclusive concept (accommodation, food, and drink, historical places entrance tickets, etc...), it is enough to write us while filling the reservation form. Your tour program will be prepared according to your wishes.

Private Guided Istanbul Historical Tour is a half-day guided tour. See the sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour that takes in the city’s famous historical top landmarks of Istanbul Sultanahmet and cultural sites.

You’ll have the opportunity to see Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar