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Small-Group Istanbul Classics Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
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Small-Group Istanbul Classics Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

Small-Group Istanbul Classics Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

By Plan Tours - Gray Line Turkey
3.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$158 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Overview of Istanbul's major sights by land & by boat
  • Cruise on the Bosphorus, the straight dividing Europe & Asia
  • Delicious Turkish lunch near the vibrant Grand Bazaar
  • Must-see attractions like Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque
  • Chance to shop for colourful pottery at a family-run atelier

Activity location

    • Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey

Check availability


Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$158.21 x 1 AdultNZ$158.21

Total
Price is NZ$158.21
Until Thu, 28 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Istanbul
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided cruise on the Bosphorous
  • What's includedWhat's included Museum entrance fees and mosque donations
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Istanbul hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance ticket of Hagia Sophia

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • On Friday mornings, only the outside of the Blue Mosque will be visited due to crowded noontime prayer.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact hotel pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Istanbul's Byzantine architecture, Ottoman history, and fascinating culture are at your fingertips on this full-day outing. Spend the morning cruising along the waters of the Bosphorus, have lunch near the colourful Grand Bazaar, and then scope out landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

Head down to the docks, passing by the Golden Horn and medieval areas on your way to the boat. Board a spacious vessel for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, the deep strait separating the continents of Europe and Asia. Snap photos as you drift by marble palaces, wooden villages, and Ottoman landmarks.

Head back to shore and grab a seat in a comfortable vehicle for a ride to the Grand Bazaar, a sprawling souk where vendors peddle everything from gold jewellery to Turkish carpets. Cosy up to a table in a local restaurant for a tasty lunch, fuelling up on classic Turkish fare before the afternoon portion of your tour.

From there, your guide leads you into the heart of the Sultanahmet District. Marvel at the iconic dome and sky-high minarets of the Hagia Sophia, admire the beautiful blue tiles of the 17th-century Blue Mosque, and walk around the ancient Obelisk of Theodosius in the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Your last stop is at Firca Ceramic, a family-owned atelier specialising in handmade pottery. Admire colourful kiln-fired wares, terracotta reproductions of Hittite pieces, and beautifully patterned dishes before you return to your hotel.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey