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TWO CONTINENTS OF BOSPHORUS TOUR

(Full Day Tour – approx. 8 hours)

Departure: Daily (except Monday & Thursday)

Morning – Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise
  • Pick-up from your hotel and drive to the historic Spice Bazaar, where herbs and spices from all over the world fill the air with their aromas.
  • Free time to explore the colorful stalls and shop for spices, Turkish delights and local products.
  • Embark on a Bosphorus cruise by boat, sailing between Europe and Asia.
  • Enjoy views of Ottoman palaces, wooden waterfront mansions (yalıs), mosques and iconic bridges along the strait.
Afternoon – Asian Side & Panoramic Views
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Cross the Bosphorus Bridge by coach to reach the Asian side of Istanbul.
  • Visit Çamlıca Hill, one of the highest points of the city, for a magnificent panoramic view over the Bosphorus and both continents.
  • Continue to Beylerbeyi Palace, the elegant 19th-century summer residence of the Ottoman sultans, and explore its richly decorated halls and gardens.
  • At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Included in the Tour

  • Round‑trip transportation from / to your hotel
  • Professional English‑speaking guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant (drinks extra)
  • Bosphorus cruise by boat
  • Visit to Çamlıca Hill (Asian side panoramic viewpoint)
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included in the Tour

  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Optional tips for guide and driver
  • Any services or entrance fees not explicitly mentioned in the program

Pricing

Adult (Per Person)

$85

Child (3-6 Years Old)

$45

Infant (0-2 Years Old)

Free

Important Notes
  • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays; it will be replaced with Chora Museum or a similar site if the tour falls on these days.
  • Spice Market is closed on Sundays; it will be replaced with a visit to Pierre Loti Hill on these days.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves moderate walking.
  • Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the pickup time.
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