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Visit both sides of Istanbul on this full-day city tour that includes hotel transfers, a delicious lunch, a 2-hour Bosporus boat tour, and entry to the Beylerbeyi Palace.

Highlights

• Explore the city by water and by sea with the included Bosporus cruise
• Travel by bus to highlights on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul
• Find out how imperial Ottoman lords lived with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace
• Fill up along the way with a stop for a delectable Turkish lunch
• Expereince the city from above with a stop at Camlica and Pierre Loti Hill

Description

Discover both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul on this guided city tour. Start with pickup from your accommodation in central Istanbul and relax as you are whisked away to Camlica Hill where magnificent views of Istanbul and the Bosporus await you. Have time to capture some pictures before heading off to the Camlica Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkiye was opened in 2019 by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Due to its strategic location, it can be seen from every point in Istanbul. See where imperial Ottoman lords spent their summers with a visit to the 19th-century Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy this sumptuous space that was constructed during the rein of Sultan Abdulhamid 2. Make your way to the Eyup Mosque, one of the most holy and important mosques in all of Turkey. This mosque has a mausoleum marking the spot where Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari (companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) is said to have been buried. Head to Pierre Loti Hill, an area named after the French novelist which offers has spectacular views over the Golden Horn. Next, hop aboard a boat for a cruise of the Bosporus, giving you the chance to take in the historic sites from the water. Return to your accommodation after your cruise.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (from select areas) Lunch Guide Boat tour Camlica Hill Camlica Mosque Beylerbeyi Palace Eyup Sultan Mosque Pierre Loti Hill Free Wi-Fi on the Boat

Important Information

• As Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays, the Camlica Tower is visited instead. Due to new regulations, we are required to share the names and passport numbers of all tour participants with the Ministry of Transport. This information will be requested after your reservation is made.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund