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Bosphorus Cruise with Two Continents Tour Popular
Scenic Bosphorus Cruise: Sail between Europe and Asia, admiring stunning waterfront views of luxurious wooden villas, palaces, and fortresses.
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Description
Experience the magic of Istanbul by bridging two continents in one day! This comprehensive tour combines a scenic boat journey with visits to iconic historical sites on both the European and Asian shores.
There is no tour on Mondays.
Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday.
Highlights
Scenic Bosphorus Cruise: Sail between Europe and Asia, admiring stunning waterfront views of luxurious wooden villas, palaces, and fortresses.
Imperial Palaces: View magnificent Ottoman palaces from the water, including Dolmabahçe and Çırağan Palace.
Beylerbeyi Palace: Explore the elegant, luxurious summer residence of Ottoman Sultans located on the Asian side.
Grand Çamlıca Mosque, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, is Turkey's largest mosque, completed in 2019. It acts as a modern complex combining Neo-Ottoman and Seljuk architecture with a 63,000-person capacity. Highlights include 107.1-meter minarets, the Museum of Islamic Civilizations, and panoramic views of Istanbul.
Golden Horn & City Walls: Explore the historic peninsula and ancient Byzantine city walls that once protected Constantinople.
Bosphorus Bridge Crossing: Experience crossing from Europe to Asia via the iconic bridge connecting the two continents.
This tour provides a full-day, deep dive into Istanbul's history and beauty, perfect for those wanting to see both shores, historical palaces, and breathtaking city views in one cohesive, guided package.
Itinerary
Hotel pick-up time
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
We’ll pick you up from your hotel between 08:00-08:30
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Beylerbeyi Palace
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Camlica Hill
Lunch time
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Lunch
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Bosphorus Cruise By Boat
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Cable Car
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Golden Horn
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Pİerlotti hill
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Eyup Sultan Mosque
You’ll visit:
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Shopping
Return
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
The tour finishes at 16:30-17:00 (at the hotel) We’ll drive you back to your hotel
Includes & Excludes
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
Lunch
Hotel Pickup
Personal Expenses
Drinks
Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes a guided Bosphorus boat cruise, a visit to the Asian side (Beylerbeyi Palace or Çamlıca Hill), panoramic views of the city, and lunch.
Yes, the tour often drives over the Bosphorus Bridge, allowing you to cross from Europe to Asia in just a few minutes, offering magnificent views.
Major highlights include the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Mosque, Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari, the Golden Horn, and occasionally the Cable Car at Pierre Loti.
yes.
The boat cruise part of the tour generally lasts for about 1.5 to 2 hours, offering views of palaces, forts, and luxury villas.
Yes, we offer pick-up and drop-off services from centrally located hotels in areas such as Sultanahmet, Fatih, Şişli, Zeytinburnu, Beyoğlu, and Taksim.
The tour allows you to explore both the European side (starting point, historical center) and the Asian side (Anatolian side, including Üsküdar and Beylerbeyi).
It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket or scarf, as it can be breezy on the boat, even in summer.