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Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace

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Overview

Enjoy Istanbul in luxury. This exclusive private day starts with Dolmabahçe Palace which was lavishly furnished as the last official post and residence of Ottoman dynasty, with its 365 rooms and 22 halls. Then your private luxuries yacht cruise will unveil the beautiful shores and sky line of İstanbul. Visit to the Grand Bazzar will give you a chance to inhale and experience oriental shops, merchants, people and the atmosphere.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-Line Access with the Tour Guide.
  • Private Luxury Motoryacht (2 Hours)
  • Professional Tour Guide in your preferred language.
  • Meals & Drinks.
  • Admission Fees to Musuems.
  • Gratuities
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Please be informed kindly that you are required to contact your agency, Travelium, at least 24 hours in advance in order to confirm excursion.The tour you have purchased, does not include any kind of transportation, however your guide might assist you to arrange one upon your request. Please bear in mind, you have a bunch of varieties to choose as follow; Taxicab, Public Transportation or Private Limousine (The prices of the options are vary from one to another.)If you have book this activity less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time, please contact us immediately after booking to confirm your excursion.Please bear in mind, you will be asked to present your printed voucher and photo ID when you meet with your guide.

What To Expect

Dolmabahce Palace

Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical bodied in a design by the crafted hands of Garabet Amira Balyan, the architect that shaped today's Istanbul. The Balyan Family was a prominent Ottoman-Armenian family of court architects during the late-Ottoman-era and played a vital role in the Empire's monumental buildings.The construction was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid I and given to Garabet Balyan to create something shining like a pearl on the Bosphorus strait. In the 19th Century, Ottoman Empire was lacking to keep up with European Monarchies in every aspect i.e. technology, culture, science, military, treasury and more importantly luxury, which was why Sultan had decided to leave a remark to show the Empire had still been in the strength to build greater things.In order to prove that Sultan Abdulmecid I was determined to spend lavishly and not to escape from any expense, might have restrained him to own a place among the European Monarchs at the time.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

"Dolmabahçe

Get on a private boat to sail along the Bosphorus.A poet once described the Bosporus as “God’s beautiful calligraphy written by an ink made of sapphires”. This straight, separating (and connecting) to two continents that form the two faces of a city, take its name from a mythological legend. Ever since those ancient times, it had marveled people with its beauty.The cruise of the Bosporus will start at Sariyer or Kabataş piers; and while cruising along the Asian and European shores, you will be surprised to see the harmony of Ottoman and modern architecture; as well as having an opportunity to see the major highlights of the city’s fairy tale-like skyline from the sea.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Maiden's Tower (Pass By)

Maiden’s Tower: Built to protect a Princess, Maiden’s Tower became a pearl on the Bosphorus Strait. In spite of its beauty, Tower failed to keep the princess alive, but stood still for the visitors to pay a visit.
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Ortakoy (Pass By)

Ortaköy (literally Middle Village in Turkish) in Greek known as Agios Fokas (Άγιος Φωκάς) in the Byzantine period and Mesachorion (Μεσαχώριον, meaning "middle village") later, is a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.Ortaköy was a cosmopolitan area during the Ottoman era and the first decades of the Turkish Republic, with communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews. Today the neighbourhood still hosts many different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants.
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Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Rumelihisarı (also known as Rumelian Castle and Roumeli Hissar Castle) or Boğazkesen Castle (meaning "Strait-Blocker Castle" or literally "Strait-Cutter Castle") is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress also lends its name to the immediate neighborhood around it in the city's Sarıyer district.Conceived and built between 1451 and 1452 on the orders of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, the complex was commissioned in preparation for a planned Ottoman siege on the then-Byzantine city of Constantinople,[1] with the goal of cutting off maritime military and logistical relief that could potentially come to the Byzantines' aid by way of the Bosphorus Strait, hence the fortress's alternative name, "Boğazkesen", i.e. "Strait-cutter" Castle. Its older sister structure, Anadoluhisari ("Anatolian Fortress"), sits on the opposite banks of the Bosporus.
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Yenikoy (Pass By)

The suburb is home to several exclusive yalıs that used to be owned by Ottoman era prominent figures. The small Osman Reis mosque was built by Alexander Vallaury in 1904 on the site of a 17th-century mosque. Vallaury also designed the Ahmed Afif Paşa Yalısı behind it, where Agatha Christie stayed as a guest in 1933 while writing Murder on the Orient Express.There are several Christian churches in the neighbourhood. The Greek Orthodox church of Dormition of the Mother of God (Panayia Kumariotisa Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi, Koybaşı Cad. No. 108) was built in 1837 at the request of sultan Mahmud II′s personal physician Stefanos Karatheodori (Greek: Στέφανος Καραθεοδωρής). His and his son Alexander Karatheodori Pasha′s tombstones are next to the wooden bell tower west of the church.
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Tarabya (Pass By)

Tarabya (Ottoman Turkish: Tarabiye‎, Greek: Θεραπειά, romanized: Therapiá) is a neighbourhood in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located on the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait, between the neighbourhoods of Yeniköy and Kireçburnu. It was the site of the ancient town of Pharmakia.In the early days of the last siege of Constantinople in 1453, Ottoman forces captured Therapia - then a minor Byzantine fortification. Some 40 surrendered soldiers were impaled.Tarabya was where the foreign embassies had their summer houses during the Ottoman period, and today the area has several European consulates.Sultan Selim II used to enjoy eating fish in this area and asked his grand vizier, Sokollu Mehmed Pasha, to build a palace for him where he can spend the summers. It is believed that Sultan Selim II called his palace Tarabiye which means "pleasure", and the name of the neighbourhood (Tarabya) has derived from the name of this palace.
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Grand Bazaar

Standing on roots from 15th Century, bazaar holds its reputation as one of the eldest covered bazaars in the world.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: Will I get seasick on Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Skip-the-Line Access with the Tour Guide.
  • Private Luxury Motoryacht (2 Hours).
  • Professional Tour Guide in your preferred language.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals & Drinks.
  • Admission Fees to Musuems.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Worthy of Sultans, A-Day-Tour of Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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