Excursion The Dolmabahce Palace and a walk in the Ortakoy district tour at Istanbul

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Price for adults ₹17,703.88
Price for children ₹12,364.61 Combine a visit to one of Istanbul's most extraordinary Palaces with a stroll through the Ortakoy neighborhood on this enjoyable half-day excursion. A coach transfer of approximately 20 minutes will take you to Dolmabahce Palace which, at 600 meters in length, is the longest property on Europe's Bosphorus coast. Once you arrive at the Palace, follow the guide to discover the treasures of the "Harem" and "Selamlik" sections. Built in the 19th century with the aim of rivaling the great European residences, the Palace was the center of power until the proclamation of the Turkish Republic. Discover the many rooms, a mixture of architectural styles including baroque, rococo, neoclassical and modern Ottoman. Both the exterior with the splendid clock on the facade of the Palace and its interior are ideal for taking splendid photos whether you are a fan of social media or not. After the visit, you will reach the coastal neighborhood, Ortakoy, one of the must-see places for a visit to Istanbul. Your guide will lead you on a walking itinerary allowing you to discover some treasures of this neighborhood. You can admire the beautiful Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, a neo-baroque building, the Etz/Ahayim synagogue, which reflects the cosmopolitan nature of a neighborhood where historically Turks, Armenians, Greeks and Jews lived side by side. You will pass by the Greek Orthodox church of Aya Fokas (St. Foca) and discover that the neighborhood is also home to one of the oldest hamams in Istanbul, built by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 1556, and the influential educational institutions of Galatasaray University, Kabata¿ Private High School for Boys and the Esma Hatun Seaside Mansion.