Itinerary

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 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 entrance from the Bosphorus.Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end .

CABLE CAR & PIERRE LOTI HILL: Was named after the Famous French writer ,you will enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city.

THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA)(NO INTERIOR VISIT): Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453,but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls .

THE LEATHER ´S TOWER (FROM THE SEA)(NO INTERIOR): This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus .It is one of the symbols of Istanbul .Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse ,it has been preserved in its 19 th Century appearance .