Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace

Overview

Enjoy Istanbul in luxury. This exclusive private day starts with Dolmabahçe Palace which was lavishly furnished as the last official post and residence of Ottoman dynasty, with its 365 rooms and 22 halls. Then your private luxuries yacht cruise will unveil the beautiful shores and sky line of İstanbul. Visit to the Grand Bazzar will give you a chance to inhale and experience oriental shops, merchants, people and the atmosphere.

What's included

• ✓Professional Tour Guide in your preferred language.
• ✓Skip-the-Line Access with the Tour Guide.
• ✓Private Luxury Motoryacht (2 Hours)

• ✕Meals & Drinks.
• ✕Admission Fees to Musuems.
• ✕Gratuities

What you'll do

1. 1

   Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical bodied in a design by the crafted hands of Garabet Amira Balyan, the architect that shaped today's Istanbul. The Balyan Family was a prominent Ottoman-Armenian family of court architects during the late-Ottoman-era and played a vital role in the Empire's monumental buildings. The construction was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid I and given to Garabet Balyan to create something shining like a pearl on the Bosphorus strait. In the 19th Century, Ottoman Empire was lacking to keep up with European Monarchies in every aspect i.e. technology, culture, science, military, treasury and more importantly luxury, which was why Sultan had decided to leave a remark to show the Empire had still been in the strength to build greater things. In order to prove that Sultan Abdulmecid I was determined to spend lavishly and not to escape from any expense, might have restrained him to own a place among the European Monarchs at the time.

   ⏱ 4 hours
2. 2

   Get on a private boat to sail along the Bosphorus. A poet once described the Bosporus as “God’s beautiful calligraphy written by an ink made of sapphires”. This straight, separating (and connecting) to two continents that form the two faces of a city, take its name from a mythological legend. Ever since those ancient times, it had marveled people with its beauty. The cruise of the Bosporus will start at Sariyer or Kabataş piers; and while cruising along the Asian and European shores, you will be surprised to see the harmony of Ottoman and modern architecture; as well as having an opportunity to see the major highlights of the city’s fairy tale-like skyline from the sea.

   ⏱ 3 hours
3. 3

   Maiden’s Tower: Built to protect a Princess, Maiden’s Tower became a pearl on the Bosphorus Strait. In spite of its beauty, Tower failed to keep the princess alive, but stood still for the visitors to pay a visit.

4. 4

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.