During this great combination excursion, you’ll have the chance to step from Europe to Asia in 2 minutes as you cross the Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe and Asia.

Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace

Istanbul tour Highlights: Spice Bazaar, Golden Horn, Bosphorus Cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, Asian Istanbul, Camlica Hill

You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or cruise port between 8:30 - 8:45 am for the Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace.

On the tour you will be able to see:

SPICE BAZAAR :

Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...

BOSPHORUS BY BOAT :

On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and luxurious apartments.

RUMELI FORTRESS :

From the sea (no interior visit) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the Conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and to protect the Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE :

Unique chance to go from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in two minutes.

Lunch will be provided in a traditional Turkish restaurant.

BEYLERBEYI PALACE :

The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the harem on the Asian side.

CAMLICA HILL :

Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the highest point of the city.

After the end of the tour around 5:30 pm you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise port.

Please note:

- Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday, this will be replaced with the Kariye Museum (The Chora Church).
- Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar is closed on Sunday, it will be replaced with Authentic Shops or Golden Horn.
- The tour is free for children 0 - 2 years of age.
- 30% discount for children below the age of 6 years old.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stop included in the tour.

What's Included

Lunch
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop off (on European side of Istanbul only) & Istanbul cruise port.
Professional English speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Local taxes

What's Excluded

Drinks with meal

Tour Options and Prices Bosphorus Cruise Plus Beylerbeyi Palace and Two Continents - Combo

Adult Per Booking	Person Type	Valid Date	Per Person

1 - 14 travellers	Adult	Jan 1 - Dec 31	60 EUR
1 - 14 travellers	Child (3-5 ages)	Jan 1 - Dec 31	42 EUR

Notes: Pick-up and drop-off service is only provided from city center hotels including the Old City, Sirkeci Hotels, Sultanahmet Hotels, Laleli Hotels and Taksim hotels. Pick up service from outside the city center will be at an additional cost that we will communicate once you give us your exact pick-up location.

Tour Detailed Itinerary

Tour Code	ISC-105
Tour Category	Istanbul Day Tours
Departure	Everyday all year-round
Duration	8 Hours (approx.)
Tour Style	Regular
Tour Type	City Tours
Departure Time	8:30 - 8:45am
Pick up	Tour departs from Istanbul hotels (on European side of Istanbul only)