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Bosphorus, Golden Horn and Eyüp District Tour
Duration
5 hours
Overview
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Through the waterway separating the two continents – Europe and Asia – giving you a perfect chance to take amazing photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential areas and luxurious apartments. The Rumeli Fortress (sightseeing), is the historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus and is a unique example of military architecture. The Golden Horn (from the car), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour in the historical peninsula separating the old and new sides of ?stanbul where the first Byzantine colonies settled. This area was the residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-Muslim minorities. Listen to the account of how the Golden Horn was conquered by the Ottomans. What's more? Pierre Loti's vista of Golden Horn. Wow!
Important Note: This is not a private boat tour, the regular cruise lines will be used during the tour but your party will be guided privately.
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