Eurasia Tour with Camlica Tower, Ferry Ride, Lunch
Çengelköy, Istanbul
Discover Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront landmarks across both Europe and Asia in a single day. tour combines historical monuments, panoramic viewpoints, and a scenic ferry experience.
Highlights
- Cross between the European and Asian continents via the iconic suspension bridge.
- Photograph the waterfront Ortaköy Mosque and Otağtepe Hill.
- Explore Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmed II.
- Visit Çamlıca Mosque, Turkey's largest mosque.
- Enjoy a relaxing ferry ride with city views from the water.
Description
This full-day guided tour explores Istanbul’s key waterfront landmarks across both Europe and Asia, combining historical sites, panoramic vistas, cultural locations, and a scenic ferry ride.
The day starts with hotel pickup and transfer to Ortaköy, where you view the Ortaköy Mosque by the water. Next, visit Ayios Dimitrios Church, one of Istanbul’s oldest Greek Orthodox churches, showcasing the city’s multicultural heritage.
Drive along the Bosphorus coastline to Rumeli Fortress, then cross the intercontinental suspension bridge to the Asian side. Take in views from Otağtepe Hill and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch overlooking the water.
In the afternoon, visit Çamlıca Mosque and stop at a local shop featuring Turkish handicrafts. Optionally, you can visit Çamlıca Tower’s observation deck, Istanbul’s tallest structure. The tour continues to Salacak shore to see Maiden’s Tower from the coast and hear its legends.
The tour ends with a relaxing ferry ride back to the European side, followed by hotel drop-off.
Includes
- Crossing the bridge from Europe to Asia
- Rumeli Fortress entrance fee (optional)
- Çamlıca Tower 360° observation deck entrance fee (optional)
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant (optional add-on)
- Scenic ferry ride back to the European side
- Visit to Maiden’s Tower from Salacak waterfront
- Visit to Çamlıca Mosque
- Stop at a local souvenir shop for Turkish handicrafts
Excludes
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Visit order may change depending on traffic or weather conditions.
- Rumeli Fortress is closed on Mondays and will only be viewed from outside on those days.
- On Wednesdays, Ayios Dimitrios Church is replaced by Yerevman Holy Cross Armenian Church.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. Morning departures avoid traffic and provide optimal lighting for photos.
