İstanbul Guided Bosphorus Cruise Balat Pierre Loti Hill W/ Ticket
Description
Discover the highlights of Istanbul on this tour. Sail between two continents on a Bosphorus Strait cruise, explore the wonders of the Golden Horn, Balat and ride a cable car down Pierre Loti Hill.
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Itinerary
In the afternoon, board a comfortable coach for a scenic drive along the Golden Horn (We ll pass by without stopping) With your guide narrating the history, spot traditional wooden houses, historic churches, synagogues, mosques and remnants of the ancient Roman Wall.
We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"
We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.
Visit the revered Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. Learn how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, where they were girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns.
Continue your tour through the center of Balat, the Istanbul’s most colorful neighborhood. Once home to diverse communities including Ottoman Orthodox Greeks, Jews and Armenians, these districts reflect a rich cultural mosaic. Discover their most iconic landmarks, where centuries of history, religion and architecture come together in a unique atmosphere.
Break for rest some minutes & Taste Turkish delight, apple tea etc
Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden horn, Topkapı palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Before the tour start time, each hotel has a fixed departure time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(73)
This tour was very average and below average in some aspects. Our tour guide was very kind but did not seem to want to be there. The cruise was the only part that was worth it and it ended with him bringing us to a large store where they’re trying to sell us on everything. They wouldn’t let us leave the store until we went into every room and tasted many products. If you are deciding to do this, look more into the Pierre Loti, it was very underwhelming compared to expectations but had a very beautiful lookout spot at the top. We would rather do this than do nothing!
very nice trip we did so many fool things and learnt so many cool facts about istanbul. highly recommend.
Great Experience, prompt pickup, professional, friendly, had some really good knowledge. We would definitely book again if we returned.
The guide was punctual and spoke good clear english. The tour was accurate to description and covered everything stated. The half day tour was well organised, the highlight was Bosphorus cruise. I would recommend.
My experience was fantastic, Mr baki was awesome Guide, he explained and showed every place historically with references , Cruise tour was awesome, Recommended
we had a pleasant day in your company. We discovered Istanbul; it was wonderful. We will keep a very good memory and hope to come back as soon as possible. We will recommend you, and we will return with your agency. Thank you very much, and have a good evening.
EE Entourage too much the tour
We had a very good experience.
First, we pay for the pick-up service that was done walking from the hotel to the bus. Very little time to see the sites. 18 minutes in Balat and no visit to Fener. We start at 13:00h and at 16:30h the guide drops us off at a Turkish specialty store to try [and buy] teas and sweets, 15 minutes, something that is not in the program, even though he shows me another program on his mobile and says that yes he is and that is that of his agency. I complain about the stop and not having seen Fener and barely having seen Balat [18-minute free stop], even though in the Viator program I put "visit" of the two neighborhoods. He tells me that there is no visitor there and that, instead, if there is a stop at the store. He urges me to make a complaint to Viator.
I really enjoyed every moment. Thank you for your hospitality and professionalism. Very friendly guide pleasant to hear and who explains well.
