Spinnes Of The Continents
Tour Details
CAMLICA HILL
DOLMABAHCE PALACE (Closed on Monday)
CITY WALLS (From The Bus)
GOLDEN HORN (From The Sea)
PIERRE LOTI HIL
CABLE CAR
ABU AYYUP AL-ANSARI MOSQUE
LUNCH ON THE BOAT (Drinks are Extra)
SHOPPING
- *Dolmabahce Palace:* Dolmabahce Palace was ordered to be built by the Empire’s 31st Sultan, Abdulmecid I, and built between the years 1843 and 1856. The palace has an area of 45,000 m² (11.2 acres) and contains 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths (hamam) and 68 toilets.
- *Camlica Hill:* The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.
- *City Walls:* The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
- *Bosphorus by Boat:* A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages.
- *Golden Horn:* As a natural extremely secure harbor the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus.
- *Cable Car:* Cable car is an enjoyable experience to try and see the total view of Golden Horn.
- *Pierre Loti Hill:* This hilltop offers you a spectacular view of Golden Horn. The hill takes its name from a famous French naval officer and novelist known for his exotic books, especially one based on his experiences in Istanbul.
- *Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari:* The Eyup Sultan Mosque (Turkish: Eyüp Sultan Camii) is situated in the district of Eyup on the European side of Istanbul, near the Golden Horn, outside the Walls of Constantinople. Built in 1458, it was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following the Conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
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