Visit 2 Continents on a Bosphorus Cruise Full-Day Istanbul Tour with Lunch

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Duration: 9 to 10 hours

Product code: 6420

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Overview

This full-day Istanbul tour and Bosphorus cruise will take you on a journey from Europe to Istanbul's lesser-known Asian side. Learn about a city that spans two continents as you search out significant landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and cultural hubs, then cruise on the strait that is a boundary between Asia and Europe.

After your pickup from your hotel, cross the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects the European and Asian sections of the municipal. Climb the Camlica Hills, Istanbul's highest, and examine the impressive city, which seems to go on forever.

Feel like a guest of the former Ottoman regal family with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace. This French neo-Baroque vogue building was the summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. Admire the elegant interior and take a stroll through the immaculate gardens before continuing to Bagdat Street, a favourite place for Sunday brunch.

Following lunch at a Turkish eating house, cruise on the Bosphorus, a passage that joins the Sea of Marma and the Black Sea. Sit back and absorb the impressive sights, together with the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bay of Tarabya, and also the Rumeli defence.

Finish your tour with at the vibrant Spice Market, where rare spices and herbs are traded.

Highlights

Chance to see elegant summer getaway of the Ottoman sultans
Cruise on the scenic Bosphorus that passes between the 2 continents
Purchase some aromatic spices & herbs at the vibrant Spice Market
Mesmerise at the cities skyline views from atop the highest hill in the city

Good to Know

Scheduling: Shared Tour

Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English

Duration: 9 to 10 hours

Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up service

Pick up from your Istanbul Hotel.

Easy Cancellation

There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Cut-off Time

Available to be booked until 24 hours before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.

Inclusions

Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Parking Fees
Lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Istanbul hotel

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Optional Gratuities
Other services not mentioned

Pickup and Drop-off

Pick up and drop off at your Istanbul hotel at approximately 07:45 am ( time will be confirmed once the booking is made)

Know Before You Go

Comfortable footwear will be important for your experience
The Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; you will visit the 18th-century Hidiv Pavilion instead
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time

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Reviewed by Patricia Franklin

GB February 28, 2024

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Our family of six spanning three generations booked this tour. Our guide was excellent and was with us at all times explaining what we were seeing and the historical or social significance of these sites. Nothing was a problem, and as it was such a beautiful day and I had my elderly mother with me. Our guide at no time made us hurry. Thank you so much and I will most certainly recommend if we ever have from this tour company.

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Reviewed by Brian

EG February 28, 2024

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So happy I booked this tour. I really enjoyed this tour and Our guide was friendly and intelligent and we had her all to ourselves for the tour. Highly Recommend.

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Reviewed by Lela Jordan

SE February 27, 2024

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Our tour guide was knowledgeable, and hilarious. It was my first time but Everything was perfect so I will do it again. .

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Reviewed by Zhao

LV February 27, 2024

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he guide was great. Flexible with the timetable, good on the roads, helpful with advice on the food, efficient with the narrative. Absolutely enjoyed our tour yesterday and we recommend this tour thanks.

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Reviewed by Esmee

NL February 27, 2024

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Had an amazing sunrise tour!! You can trust this tour company because everything was perfect!!!

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Reviewed by Suresh T

IN February 27, 2024

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I enjoyed this tour very much! Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind with all the group. I particularly enjoyed the last stop.

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Reviewed by ozziesheila

US February 27, 2024

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Our guide was very passionate. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

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Reviewed by Lowell

US February 27, 2024

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Our tour guide was wonderful. She had total knowledge and was answering all questions posed to her. The tour itself is amazing..Would highly recommend it.