Istanbul Two Continents Tour

4.5 (2 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Istanbul in two continents of Europe and Asia, the world's only city situated on two continents, on this enjoyable full day Istanbul city tour . Drift by Istanbul's sight crammed European and Asian shores on an Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and absorb panoramic views of sides of the city from Istanbul Bosphorus Bridge.

Key Highligts
- Full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour including a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise
- Discover the magnificence of Beylerbeyi Palace on a walking tour
- Admire incredible panoramic city views from Camlica Hill
-Grand Camlica Mosque ( The Newest Symbol of Istanbul )
-Visit Pierre Loti Hill and enoy the beautiful view from the cable car
2-hour Istanbul boat sightseeing cruise with lunch and an onboard guide
- Enjoy a lunch of grilled chicken and traditional meze on a sightseeing Bosphorus Cruise
- Look out for top Istanbul attractions including Galata Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge

What's included

  • Rice, Grilled chicken, salad and soup
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off( Only from City Centre on The Eurpean Side )
  • Entrance Fee İncluded Ticket to Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Bosphorus Boat Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable car tickets
  • Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.
  • Gratuities
  • All Drinks are excluded

What to expect

  1. Pierre Loti
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The famous café entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched. We get down the hill by cable car.
  2. Eyup Sultan Mosque
    1h
    This important complex marks the supposed burial place of Ebu Eyüp el-Ensari, a friend of the prophet who fell in the battle outside the walls of Constantinople while carrying the banner of Islam during the Arab assault and siege of the city (AD 674 to 678 ). His Tomb is Istanbul's most important Islamic shrine
  3. CamlIca Mosque
    50m
    The Great Camlica Mosque, which is considered the newest symbol of the city since its foundation, was designed with inspiration from both today's lines and history, as well as Ottoman and Seljuk architecture. Each mixture of the Grand Camlica Mosque has been designed with the finest detail in mind, and it is truly eye-catching both visually and functionally.
  4. Beylerbeyi Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Beylerbeyi Palace is perched on the Bosphorus Strait and has a nautical theme that runs through the decorations inside, thanks to the passion Sultan Abdulaziz had for the sea. Paintings on the wall and designs on the ceiling depict water-and-ship-themed images, and the palace is dotted with fountains and pools.
  5. Golden Horn
    2h · Admission ticket included
    When we reach our boat, which is moored in the estuary, the departure point of our boat, we get on the boat for our Bosphorus tour.
  6. Bosphorus Strait
    Pass by
    The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey.
  7. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    Explore the historical Rumeli fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet that marks the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. During the Bosphorus tour, our guide will give you information on every important point passed.

    A fantastic place with a panoramic view, perfect for taking photographs and boarding your sightseeing boat.
  8. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. The idea of connecting the continents of Asia and Europe with a bridge and enabling an easy journey between the opposite shores has been on the agenda throughout history. As a matter of fact, the story of the construction of the first bridge over the Bosphorus is to some extent mythical.
  9. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. The idea of connecting the continents of Asia and Europe with a bridge and enabling an easy journey between the opposite shores has been on the agenda throughout history. As a matter of fact, the story of the construction of the first bridge over the Bosphorus is to some extent mythical.
  10. Pass by
    Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Behind the Blue Mosque, at the entrance to the Arasta bazaar. Across Meşale Cafe Senkron Turizm

End point

Behind the Blue Mosque, at the entrance to the Arasta bazaar. Across Meşale Cafe Senkron Turizm

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel within the Transfer zone. Please be ready by the specified time. The driver will confirm your name and pick you up.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.
  • Travelers will be reached at the meeting points on the list with their names written or phones. We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via Whatsapp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: TOPKAPI, FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE, MACKA, ŞİŞLİ, BEYOGLU = We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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