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Bosphorus is not just a strait! It is a great part of the World History...


This is why is so difficult to express the beauty and the importance of this jewel, located in the most amazing city of the world... Istanbul

Bosphorus is the crossroad between Europe and Asia that runs between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Where during the early centuries, witnessed the passage of many heroes, mythological figures, warlike tribes and armies! 


During these early centuries, this famous pass stayed unpopulated! There were only temples dedicated to sea gods, to ensure a safe journey through these waters. But during the Byzantine Empire, many beautiful Byzantine monasteries were built on the banks of Bosphorus, which obtained great fame!

Being the only passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus has always been of great commercial and strategic importance. This significance of the strait, was one of the factors in the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, to found there his new capital, Constantinople (Istanbul), in AD 330…

It is inconceivable to travel to Istanbul without taking a tour on the Bosphorus! The view you’ll enjoy is amazing. It is as if the entire city bows to the shores of Bosphorus. While passing through this strait, you will have the opportunity to see many sights from European and Asian side that will impress you:

The Dolmabache Palace, the green parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace, the beautiful Ciragan Palace which is now a five star hotel, Ortakoy, Arnavutkoy and Bebek, lovely and elegant neighboors of the city, located right on the banks of Bosphorus, all the great shore-front wooden villas, called Yalis, rustic stone fortresses such as Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Hisari…and the Emirgan Park with its pavilions and the colored tulips!

On the Asian side lies the Beylerbeyi Palace and right behind it rises the Camlica Hill, which offers an amazing overwiew of the city, beeing the highest point of Istanbul. Near by is also located Goksu Palace. At Beykoz area, lies the Hidiv Palace, which is now a hotel that hosts concerts and conferences.


The first bridge that united the two continents and brought the two sides of Istanbul even closer, is another admirable attraction on Bosphorus! 
If you want to enjoy and admire the elegance of Bosphorus, join one of our tours on the Bosphorus...

 

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