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Cruise in Golden Horn And Bosphorus, Asian Side And Maiden Tower (Tour No:4)
 
Covers : Half day tour 13.30 to 17.00
Departure : Everyday, All year around
Price : 30 Euro or 42,5 USD per person
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Cruise in Golden Horn: As a natural and extremely secures harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long and widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

Cruise in Bosphorus: One of the biggest natural channel in the world lying between Black Sea and Sea of Marmara and divided city of Istanbul in two part as Asia and Europe. Both side of the channel there are so many imperial places, mosques, wooden summer houses and magnificent view of Istanbul.

Fortress of Europe or Rumeli Fortress (from sea): Order to built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1452, just one year before he conquered Constantinople. It completed in such a short period, about four months and the aim was to control the sea traffic in Bosphorus from the north.

Second Bosphorus Bridge and Asian Side in Kanlica: Kanlica is small suburb district in Asian side of the city. However you are still in city but can avoid all crowded and enjoy with charm and coolness. Kanlica also famous very delicious yogurt and wooden houses.

Maiden Tower: The tower was built as a fortress by the Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus in 1110 AD, and was restored and slightly modified several times during the Ottoman period. It was used as a lighthouse, defending fortress, tax collecting office and prison for centuries both during the Roman and Ottoman periods. Today, the interior of the tower has been transformed into a popular cafe and restaurant, with an excellent view of the former Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman capital. It is one of the most important symbol of the city and most romantic place especially in night time.

Includes;
- Picked up and drop off from your hotel and ground transportations
- English speaking professional tourist guide
Exludes:
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities

*Tour starts at meeting point at 13.30, we will pick you up from your hotel before that.
*This is a group tour with average 30 persons but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour
*Free for ages of 0 - 2
*%30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old

 
 
 
 
 
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