• Europe & Asia + Bosphorus Cruise

Europe & Asia + Bosporus Cruise – Full Day

Ever been to two continents in one day?

On this tour, the Bosphorus sea splits these two continents into two parts. Now is your chance to experience this unique opportunity! We will see beautiful palaces, mansions, and the Spice Market to learn about what resides within the city walls of European Istanbul and its neighboring counterpart in Asia. We will take you by bus and boat to see palaces and views representative to the “west” in “east meets west”.

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and transferred to the harbor where you will start your tour (the pickup time depends on the location of your hotel).

  • Duration: Full day
  • Location:

    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and transferred to the harbor where you will start your tour (the pickup time depends on the location of your hotel).

  • Exclusions
    • Attraction tickets
    • Drinks
    • Transportation (unless additionally booked)
    • Gratitude.
  • Price: €70
    • Officially licensed English speaking tour guide
    • Lunch and Soft Drinks
    • Entrance Fees
    • Snacks
    • All taxes

The main places that you will get to see:

Old City Walls

Built in 413 AD, these walls once protected Constantinople during the Byzantine Empire. They still stand today and define a border of where the old city old city used to be.

Golden Horn by Bus

The Golden Horn is an extending arm of the Bosphorus that separates the historic part of Istanbul with its neighboring lands also on the European side.

Spice Bazaar

Also called the Egyptian Bazaar, you will walk along the vibrant natural spices, dried fruits, teas, honey, and nuts used in many traditional dishes of Turkey.

Boat trip on the Bosphorus

The Bosphorus is the water border that separates Europe and Asia. It starts from the Marmara sea and ends at the Black Sea. Historically, it had a strategic importance in defending Istanbul during times of war.

Lunch

Well-deserved delicious local food, before we continue to the next part of this tour.

Beylerbeyi Palace

This was the summer home to Sultans of the Ottoman Empire built in the 19th century. Also housing foreign heads of state gave the palace it’s name translating into “Lords of Lords”.

Çamlıca Hill

Istanbul is known for being built upon seven hills. The tallest of these hills is Çamlıca, located on the Asian side. This makes for great panoramic additional views so bring your camera!

Important notice:

Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy  Mosque, Leander Tower, Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe & Asia, Rumeli Fortress and the beautiful mansions by the shores of the Bosphorus will be seen during the boat cruise (no interior visit).

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