Istanbul Asia & Europe Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Cable Car

1. Camlica Hill
   30m
   Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from one of the city’s most famous viewpoints. It is a great spot for photos and for seeing both the Asian and European sides from above.
2. CamlIca Mosque
   1h
   Visit one of Istanbul’s most impressive modern mosques, renowned for its grand architecture, elegant interior, and peaceful atmosphere. Your guide will introduce the mosque and explain its significance before giving you time to explore.
3. Beylerbeyi Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus and explore its waterfront gardens while learning about the palace's Ottoman history and architecture. Garden admission is included for all guests. Palace interior admission is not included but can be purchased separately during the tour. Guests who do not enter the palace interior can spend the allocated time in the gardens.
4. Bosphorus Bridge
   Pass by
   Cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Asia and Europe and enjoy views of the strait along the way. This iconic crossing is one of the most memorable ways to experience Istanbul, a city on two continents.
5. Eyup
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy about an hour of free time for lunch in the Eyup area, with several nearby restaurants to choose from. Lunch is not included. After lunch, briefly visit Eyup Sultan Mosque before continuing with the group.
6. Pierre Loti
   45m
   After exploring Eyup, travel by vehicle to Pierre Loti Hill. Enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Horn from the famous Pierre Loti Café area, with free time for photos and to take in the scenery. Afterwards, descend the hill via cable car and continue the tour.
7. Bosphorus Strait
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Complete the experience with a scenic 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise between Europe and Asia. Admire waterfront palaces, historic mansions, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and Istanbul's skyline from the water.

Pickup details

TOUR START TIME: 09:00 AM
PICKUP OCCURS BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS.
Pickup is available only with the Transfer option and from selected areas on the European side of Istanbul. Pickup from the Asian side is not available.
For central European-side locations, pickup is usually around 08:20 AM. Some locations farther from the city center may have an earlier pickup, around 08:00 AM. Please follow the confirmed pickup time for your booking and do not wait until 09:00 AM.
Please provide the full name and address of your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, residence, or other accommodation, along with a valid phone number, including country code, preferably with WhatsApp.
Transfers are shared, so pickup times may vary depending on traffic, route order, and accommodation location. If the vehicle cannot reach your exact address, a nearby pickup point will be provided.
Please check your seat and personal belongings before leaving the vehicle.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All options follow the same sightseeing route.
• Beylerbeyi Palace garden admission, the Eyup cable car ticket, and the 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise are included in both options.
• Lunch and Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission are not included in either option. Guests who wish to have lunch or enter the palace interior may purchase them separately during the tour.
• The tour does not operate on Mondays.
• Pickup and drop-off are included only with the Transfer option. Pickup is available from selected areas on the European side of Istanbul. Pickup from the Asian side is not available.
• The full experience lasts approximately 10-12 hours depending on the season, traffic, and Bosphorus cruise departure time.
• The Bosphorus cruise is included, but participation is optional. Guests without transfers who skip the cruise finish in the Eminonu area.
• Guests with the Transfer option receive return transportation whether they finish after the land tour or continue with the Bosphorus cruise.