Do we SEE east & west meet - on the Bosporus cruise? Incl. the price?

The Bosphorus is the body of water splitting the east and west, so you would be able to see both sides while on the cruise.

Can I please have a quote for a solo traveler departing 10/27/24? What nights include hotel and does the tour include transport to and from the airport please?

The tour includes pick-up from and drop-off at the airport.

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5 Days Best-Value Istanbul Package

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Platinum Operator: City of Sultans
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Explore Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Shop at the historic Grand Bazaar
Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise
Visit the iconic Blue Mosque
Stroll through the vibrant Spice Market

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Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Day 2 Full Day / Best of Istanbul in 1 Day
Day 3 Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Day 4 Free Day in Istanbul
Day 5 Departure / Transfer to Airprot

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Beate
· February 25th, 2023
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Es war eine fantastisch schöne Reise, bestens organisiert.
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Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
Trip date: February 2023

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5 Days Best-Value Istanbul Package

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Kylie
Asked on October 2nd, 2024
Do we SEE east & west meet - on the Bosporus cruise? Incl. the price?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2024
  The Bosphorus is the body of water splitting the east and west, so you would be able to see both sides while on the cruise.
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  Kylie
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Are there ONLY 3 breakfasts and 5 nights - is this not a mistake? There are normally 4 breakfasts - when you stay 5 nights? Are the hotel IN Istanbul - so you can WALK EASYLI'?
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2024
  The hotel is situated in Sultanahmet, which is the historical center of Istanbul. Istanbul is a very large city, but you would be able to visit most spots.
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  Kylie
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Why do you only offer 3 breakfast? There is 4 breakfasts with a 5 nights! Is it INCL. cruise between EAST & WEST?
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2024
  The tour includes 4 breakfasts, there is a slight typo on the itinerary page. Also, the bosphorus cruise is included.
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Bryan
Asked on August 4th, 2024
Can I please have a quote for a solo traveler departing 10/27/24? What nights include hotel and does the tour include transport to and from the airport please?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written August 2024
  The tour includes pick-up from and drop-off at the airport.
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  Bryan
  Traveler•Written August 2024
  Does the tour include blue mosque, galata tower, Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, Bosphorous cruise?
- City of SultansOperator•Written August 2024
  The Galata Tower is not included in any of our tours of İstanbul. The Bosphorus Cruise and the other destinations you mentioned are visited, but the entrance fees are not included in the price. The entrance fees are as follows. Hagia Sophia: 25 € EUR. Topkapi Palace: 1500TL (Tour Guide will have pre-paid Skip-the-line Tickets in hand. You can pay the tour guide in cash)

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