Two Continents Tour

The first visit of this tour will be the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) with its mystical smells of different aromas of various spices, shops selling fruits, vegetables and flowers.The relaxed Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway seperating the two continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments, makes the tour much more interesting. The Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture can be seen from the sea during the tour. Lunch will be served at a typical Turkish restaurant. Drive along the coast line to the Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons, famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. Continue over the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian side: Unique chance to step from one continent : Asia to another Europe. The last visit will be the Çamlica Hill at the Asian side: exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

Address or meeting point

Pick up from the hotels.

Start or opening time

08:00-08:30

End or closing time

17 / 17:30 hrs.

Participants

Maximum number Unlimited

Minimum number 1 person.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? No

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? With guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Operating in English,Spanish,German and French. Please specify the language that you prefer in the remark part of booking. All bookings where the language is not specified will be operated in English

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? English, Spanish, German and French.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Shopping possibility at the spice market. Max 1 hours.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? During the shopping credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

List the shopping venues included Carpet or Jewellery or Leather Shop.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue No

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Just money for their own expenses like for drinks.

List the specific clothing required Confortable shoes and clothing up to the weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Lunch

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Typical Turkish Restaurant with special dishes of the country.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? There is no picnic area.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? No

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? No

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes. If booked in advance.

Are there restrooms available? Yes

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes, there are little snack stops.

Drinks

Are drinks included? Yes, at the snack stops huests can buy drinks as well.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

How many drinks per person are allowed? Unlimited

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Yes, at the snack stops guests can buy drinks as well.

Restroom Information

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Normal and being able to walk.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Sometimes yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Some of them uneven and stairs.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No photo/video camera allowed at the museums.

Which currencies are accepted? Euros, Dollars and British Pounds.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) None

Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? None

Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? None

Is a waiver required for participation? No

Others Spice Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Transportation

Pick-up point At Hotel.

Pick-up time 08:00-08:30

Route's length (hours & minutes) 8 hours.

Return time to the initial pick-up point 17:00 / 17:30 hrs.

Vehicle

Vehicle's age 0-5 years.

Type of vehicle used It can be minibus and coach.

Does the vehilce have A/C? Yes

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? Yes

Is spare transportation available in case of a breakdown? Yes, a new one can be called and arranged.

Are restrooms facilites available? No

Is there a shuttle service involved? If so, explain the operation No

Product price detail

General admission

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 7 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.