Full Day Bosphorus Tour

Tour Description

We begin with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and bustling attractions. Next, we take an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From our cruise boat, we view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus’ wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world’s longest, and the massive Rumeli Hisari, a fortress built by Fatih the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. Also noteworthy are the 19th-century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultan’s fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges. In the afternoon, we drive across the first Bosphorus Bridge to the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara, and the Prince’s Islands. A short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus, perhaps the most elegant of the late Ottoman palaces, boasting six sumptuously furnished reception halls. (Every day except Monday and Thursday)

Important Notes

Tour is not available on Mondays and Thursdays.