After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the lobby for your private sightseeing. Visit the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace. Stretching over 1,960 feet on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait, the palace stands as a symbol of glamour and decadence. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Palace, considered the grandest of all the Ottoman imperial palaces, boasting 43 large salons, a 4.5-ton Bohemian crystal chandelier, and a glass facade that measures over 3,000 feet long. Drive to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, situated atop one of the city's seven hills. Among its innovative construction features were the use of Juniper trees to absorb the shock of earthquakes and 255 pots to provide better acoustics. Return to the hotel for lunch and some time on your own. In the late afternoon, meet your guide in the lobby for a short drive to the Kabatas Pier to embark your motor yacht. This relaxing tour features a 2-hour motor yacht cruise along the Bosphorus waterway, with excellent views of the Asiatic and European shores. Enjoy views of the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the few remaining towers of the Anadolu Fortress. Passing underneath the Sultan Mehmet Bridge, find Rumeli Fortress. Istanbul has one of the loveliest skylines in the world and is without doubt a city built to be appreciated from the water. A refreshment of coffee, tea, or local soft drink and local wine will be served during your cruise. At the end of the cruise, transfer to Sunset Restaurant where dinner is suggested, and return to your hotel. (Includes breakfast and overnight at Pera Palace Hotel. Please note: Modest attire is required; when visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque, knees, shoulders, and midriffs must be covered and women must cover their head with a scarf, provided at the mosque. Professional photography and flash photography are not allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a shawl or light jacket. Not suitable for guests using a wheelchair.) ...
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