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Description Of
Bosphorus Boat Cruise Half Day Morning
Bosphorus Tour includes a visit to the
CITY WALLS: The first breach of the walls was by the
FOURTH CRUSADE in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops
of SULTAN MEHMET THE CONQUEROR in 1453.
DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN:
As a natural and
extremely secure 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 the widest part is the enterance from the
Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end
SPICE BAZAAR(Egyptian Bazaar):
The air here is filled
with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron,
mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT: A traditional excursion by boat
along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is
lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses,
and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will
pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace.
RUMELI FORTRESS (From the sea)
The biggest castle of Istanbul can be seen clearly during
our Bosphorus Cruise.
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