Spice Bazaar & Bosphorus on Boat – Half Day Morning Tour

CITY WALLS; Rising with silent grandeur, Istanbul’s city walls stand as unwavering sentinels of history. These ancient fortifications witnessed two significant assaults: the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade in 1204 and, in 1453, the great conquest during which Sultan Mehmet’s cannons and troops reshaped the destiny of the empire.

DRIVE BY BUS TO THE GOLDEN HORN; The Golden Horn, a sparkling jewel in Istanbul’s crown, has nurtured the spirit of the city for centuries. This enchanting natural harbor divides the European side into two and stretches approximately 8 kilometers in length. At its widest point, where it meets the Bosphorus, the waters gleam under the sun, while two streams flow gently into its embrace, creating a timeless panorama.


SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR); Step into the Spice Bazaar, where the air is filled with exotic fragrances and vibrant hues of cinnamon, saffron, thyme, and countless other spices. Each aroma weaves stories of ancient trade routes, making this marketplace a sensory feast and a true journey into the past.


BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS; Set sail on a mesmerizing journey along the Bosphorus, where two continents meet in perfect harmony. Glide past the majestic Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, admire the timeless charm of elegant wooden mansions, and feel the presence of history as the boat carries you toward the legendary Rumeli Fortress.


RUMELI FORTRESS (VIEWED FROM THE SEA); From the deck of the boat, behold the imposing Rumeli Fortress, a masterpiece of military strategy. Built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in preparation for the siege of Istanbul in 1453, this fortress stands tall as a symbol of ambition and indomitable will. Its towers and walls still echo the energy of a historic moment that changed the course of time.