Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus Cable Car Full Day Tour - Turkey

Starting from INR 6858

Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Strait of Istanbul, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.

Duration

8 hours
Group Size

20 to 25
Difficulty
Easy
Season
January - December

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Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus Cable Car Full Day Tour - Turkey

Highlights of this Tour:

DOLMABAHCE PALACE
BEZM-I ALEM VALIDE SULTAN MOSQUE
SHOPPING
CITY WALLS
CABLE CAR (1 way Ride 5 min.) & PIERRE LOTI HILL
DRIVE-BY BUS to GOLDEN HORN
BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS
THE LEANDER’S TOWER (From the Sea) (No Interior Visit)
THE RUMELI FORTRESS (From the Sea) (No Interior Visit)

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

Whats included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Guide and Air-conditioned Vehicle
Boat trip ticket
V.A.T. (incl.)
4 Course Lunch included. (Vegetarian Menu is available)
(Sample Menu: Soup & Seasonal Appetizers & Salad, Main Course like, Meatball or Chicken, Dessert)

Whats not included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Gratuities / Tip (Optional)
Drinks

Day 1:
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Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Starts at : 07:45 - 08:15 (approx.)
Finishes at: Hotel

DOLMABAHCE PALACE:
The Dolmabahce Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843 - 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three-storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture, and the silk carpets and curtains. Its Surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence. (Harem is not included)

BEZM-İ ALEM VALİDE SULTAN MOSQUE:
The mosque's construction was originally
backed by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan. After she died, Sultan Abdülmecid, her son, continued to
support the construction of the mosque. Upon completion in 1855, it was opened for prayer services

SHOPPING:
Turkey is one of the best later producing countries in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center which produces and manufactures different various of great quality leatherware. So it’s a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonably priced good quality leather accessories.

LUNCH

CITY WALLS:
The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

DRIVE-BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN:
As natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of İstanbul. The inlet separates the Europen shore into two. It is approximately 8km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

CABLE CAR &PIERRE LOTI HILL:
It was named after the Famous French writer you will enjoy the magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city.

BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS:
An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.

THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA) (NO INTERIOR VISIT):
İstanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453, but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.

THE LEANDER’S TOWER (FROM THE SEA) (NO INTERIOR VISIT):
This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of İstanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance.
Additional Information:
Free Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off - from City Center Hotels in Europen Side
Airport Pick-up & Drop-off service with Extra Charge. (if flight times match with Tour Schedule Time)
During religious holidays the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed
Dolmabahce Mosque is visited in the winter season instead of Yıldız Royal Garden

Accomodation

Medical Kit Required

Essential

Refund

Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,

Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
Cancellations will be accepted only by email.

Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.

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