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Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar
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Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar

By Neon Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Meeting point for pick up
  • Professional guide
  • Cruise tour with local Ferry
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Hoca Paşa, Ebussuud Cd. No:12, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup details
  • Please note that; Your pick up time will be between 08:00 - 08:30 a.m. Please contact us at our Emergency Number one day prior to your tour.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3795IST04

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children aged 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
      • During religious holidays on July 28, 29 and 30 and October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2014, the Spice Bazaar will be closed
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3795IST04

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      Dear our valued guest, It's a great pleasure to know that you satisfied with our services. We hope to see you again soon, Neon Tours
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      Carmen
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      Although this was my second visit to Istanbul and also my second Bosphorus cruise, I enjoyed it as much this year as I did last year. The guide , Ali, was extremely professional and well documented, he taught us a lot about Istanbul's history and present. As for the Bazaar, it's amazing, everything inside smells so good, sellers are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, you just don't know what to choose...I think I could do this every year and never regret it for one second. Highly recommended to all visitors.
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      umesh s
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      daren B
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      Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar provided by Neon Tours

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