Bosphorus Cruise & Chora Church

Highlights / General details

Firstly we visit the Spice Market where we can smell and taste various kinds of herbs and delights. Then we embark on a Bosphorus Ferry for a 1, 5 hours long breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus strait, which runs right through Istanbul city. Our expert local guide explains us about several Ottoman palaces, ancient fortresses, suspension continental bridges and wealthy shore villages with typical Ottoman architecture that we will view along the shore. After lunch at a local restaurant, we drive across the Bridge of Bosphorus, which connects Europe to Asia. We head for the summit of Camlica Hill on the Asian side, to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the city of Istanbul. Then we have a tour of the Chora Church Museum, survived with fantastic mosaics and frescoes, portraying scenes from the Bible and the life of Virgin Mary. If time permits, we have a short stop at an Istanbul leather wholesaler firm. After the tour transfer back to the hotel.

Inclusion

Pickup from and drop off to in-city hotels; Licensed local tour guide; Guiding language: English, Arabic, Persian, Spanish, Portuguese; Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle; Admission fees for Bosphorus Ferry; Lunch at a local restaurant; Parking fees.

Exclusion

Beverage with meal; Tip to the guide & driver (optional/customary).

Hours of operation

Available: Monday and Thursday; Pick up time 7:30am - 8:45am. If you like to learn your exact pickup time please call local operator from the telephone numbers at the bottom of your voucher.

Duration

Approximately 8 hours.

Location Tour departs from centrally located hotels.

Location

Tour departs from centrally located hotels.

Policies Be ready at your departure point 15 minutes prior. Drivers may be instructed to not to wait. 2 passenger minimum required to operate tour. In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events, an alternative day or a service may be advised. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation