Regular Bosphorus Tour

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8 Hours

Transportation
Bus, Airlines
Accomodation
3 Stars Hotels
Maximum Altitude
5,416 metres
Departure City
İstanbul
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour Availability
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English, Spanish, French

Overview

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the Ottoman palaces and Byzantine neighborhoods of Istanbul, including a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait between Asia and Europe. Transfer from portor hotel to the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), a bustling marketplace constructed in the 1660s as part of the New Mosque complex. Rents from the shops went towards the upkeep of the mosque and its charitable activities.

Next, cruise down the Bosphorus Strait, looking at Asia on one side and Europe on the other. Marvel at the marble palaces, wooden villas and luxury apartments that line the waterway. Pass under the Bosphorus Bridge and see Beylerbeyi Palace, built by Sultan Abdulmecid on the site of a wooden mansion. Admire its blend of eastern, Turkish, and western motifs.

Step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in just 2 minutes, and go to Camlica Hill for panoramic views of the city and its famous body of water. After your tour Our guide will drop you to the hotel or port.

Trip Highlights

Cruise down the Bosphorus River and see where 2 continents meet
Marvel at the ornate motifs of Beylerbeyi Palace
Catch the scent of spices at the Egyptian Bazaar
Enjoy panoramic views from Camlica Hill
Step between 2 continents in a matter of minutes

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 :

Istanbul Full-Day Tour Itinerary (Approx. 8 Hours)

8-Hour Istanbul Tour Itinerary

09:00 – Pick-up from Hotel/Port
Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port for departure.

09:30 – Visit the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market)
Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar, where you can smell exotic spices, taste Turkish delights, and see local handicrafts.

10:30 – Bosphorus Cruise
Board a boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus. Enjoy stunning views of the historical palaces, wooden villas, and luxurious waterfront mansions while passing under the iconic Bosphorus Bridge.

12:30 – Visit Beylerbeyi Palace
Arrive at Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman sultans. Admire the elegant mix of Eastern and Western architectural styles.

13:30 – Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious local meal at a nearby restaurant with a view of the Bosphorus.

14:30 – Visit Camlica Hill
Head to the highest point in Istanbul, Camlica Hill, for breathtaking panoramic views of the city stretching across Europe and Asia.

15:30 – Return to Hotel/Port
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or port, marking the end of your memorable Istanbul tour.