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Private tour in Istanbul Sezgin D
Bosphorus Cruise Dolmabahce Palace Karakoy and Spice Bazaar
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Hello Travelers, I have been working as licensed tour guide since 1992. The long years of experience in all fields of Tourism Industry and welcoming people from around the world enabling me to understand and meet expectations of travellers from different cultures. As being a tour guide and travel professional for long years, I am able to design unique daily tours, shore excursions and extended Turkey tours. I have expertise in tours focusing archaeology, history, biblical history, culture, culinary, local authentic arts, soft adventure and many more… Please just let me know about your special interests that will be taken into consideration for designing your shore excursions, daily tours and extended Turkey trips. I look forward to meeting you and leading your shore excursions and tours in Turkey. According to regulations, all my tours are operated by an A Class Tourism & Travel Agency (Member of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, License number is 3449). Professional Tour Guide License and a member of Professional Tour Guide's Association. Tourism and Hospitality Management (Bachelor Degree) According to regulations, all my tours are operated by an A Class Tourism & Travel Agency (Member of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, License number is 3449).
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Explore Istanbul onthe shores of Bosphorus!
Overview of your Istanbul tour
A morning tour to visit the aromatic Spice Bazaar (Closed on Sundays) from 1663 with its domed and vaulted shops selling spices and herbs along with a wide variety of commodities, also known as Egyptian Bazaar as it was once endowed with the Cairo imposts. Then proceed to the pier so as to embark the public boat. Sailing through the waterway separating the two continents - Asia and Europe - with a possibility to take pictures of the marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials. During this trip Dolmabahce Palace,Ciragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridges will be visible from the sea. Following the disamberkation we visit Dolmabahce Palace, is the residence of the last six Ottoman sultans and built in 1856. Then continue to Karakoy district, where is at the intersection point of Bosphorus straight and Golden Horn, also popular for being colorful streets with cafes, restaurants and little sovenier stores.
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
Meet at the hotel or given meeting point. Visit Dolmabahce Palace. Then walk to the pier for Bosphorus cruise. Then proceed to Karakoy will be followed by visit and free time at Spice Bazaar.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour with options of taxi and/or public transportation when needed.
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Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul hotels, cruise port and given meeting point.
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