Dolmabahce Palace Tour and Bosphorus Luxury Yacht Cruise in Istanbul, Türkiye

Get a full scope of history, culture and beautiful scenery of Istanbul in just 5 hours? Set on a Bosphorus cruise, explore the home to last six sultans of the abolished Ottoman Empire and dive into the colorful world of the Spice Bazaar.

Highlights:

• Visit the largest palace of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire
• See the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers
• Learn about the differences between Dolmabahce and Topkapi Palaces
• Scenic 2,5 hour cruise on the natural boundary between 2 continents
• Relaxed sail by iconic landmarks on a private boat
• Complimentary snacks, fresh seasonal fruits, tea and coffee served on the yacht cruise
• Exhilarating bustle in the maze of a bazaar

Explore Dolmabahce Palace - the biggest royal residence of the sultans and the imperial family of the Ottoman Empire.

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide outside the monument and enter with your skip-the-line admission ticket. Begin a guided tour of the stunning interiors. Learn about how the palace was built by the orders of Sultan Abdulmecid I and opened in 1856. Admire the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers on the planet, including the biggest Bohemian chandelier ever. Marvel at the vast collection gold inside, specifically on the ornate ceilings.

Next, experience the splendor of Istanbul from the water, Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht. Enjoy a relaxing yacht cruise on the Bosphorus and take in the grand spectacle of the city's houses and palaces from the river.

Bosphorus strait is a natural waterway dividing Asian and European sides of Istanbul, and it's the only passage between Black Sea and Sea of Marmara.

Bosphorus is one of the most popular areas of Istanbul for its inhabitants, especially during Summer for its climate. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, hotels, parks and gardens, restaurants, cafeterias, and so on.

Some of the interesting neighborhoods on the Bosphorus are: Besiktas, Ortakoy, Arnavutkoy, Bebek, Rumelihisar, Emirgan, Tarabya, Yenikoy, Istinye, Sariyer, Uskudar, Kanlica, Beykoz, Anadoluhisar, Beylerbeyi, Cengelkoy, and many others. The best way to see these sites would be taking a nice cruise along the Bosphorus.

You can book more tours from the host:

• Morning Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side
• Marvellous Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise
• Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with a Live Guide on a Luxury Yacht
• Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with Lunch
• Afternoon Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with a Stopover on the Asian Side