Highlights
- Let the beauty of Istanbul take your breath away on a scenic cable car ride
- Step back in time as you explore the Süleymaniye and Rüstem Pasa Mosques
- Capture pictures of the lively Spice Baazar and stop for a delectable lunch
- Travel between Europe and Asia on a thrilling Bosporus sightseeing cruise
- Pass by brightly-colored buildings in the old-timey Balat neighborhood
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable adventure in Istanbul on this guided tour that combines a bus tour, a cable car ride, and a Bosporus cruise. Visit the Rustem Pasa Mosque and the Spice Bazaar before sitting down to a delicious lunch. See the colorful Balat neighborhood from the bus.
Start with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point Istanbul. Relax on a comfortable bus ride that goes by the 4th-century Aqueduct of Valens. Arrive at the imperial Ottoman Süleymaniye Mosque which is thought to be one of the architect Mimar Sinan's greatest works.
Venture into the mosque which crowns the Third Hill of Istanbul and offers incredible views of the city and the Golden Horn. Walk through the garden to see the Tomb of Sultan Süleyman I and his wife Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana). Outside the walls is the Tomb of Master Architect Sinan.
Head to the Rustem Pasa Mosque which is adorned with intricately-laid İznik tiles that were fired with floral and geometric designs. Continue to the Spice Bazaar where you can breath in the aromas of vibrant spices and capture pictures of shops selling produce, fish, and flowers.
Stop to rest and refuel with a hearty lunch before hoping on board a comfortable boat for your Bosphorus cruise. Glide on the waters that separate Europe and Asia for views of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas, and the medieval Ottoman Rumeli Fortress.
Make your way to the coffee house on Pierre Loti Hill and board a cable car for sweeping views of the sprawling city and the Golden Horn. Get back on the bus and ride through the vibrant Balat neighborhood to soak up the vibe in the European side's Old Town.
Return to your meeting point with a deeper appreciation for the beauty and history of Istanbul.
Includes
Licensed guide
Bus tour
90-minute Bosporus cruise
Lunch
Cable Car ride from Pierre Loti Coffee House
Excludes
Drinks at lunch
Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
