Embark on a captivating tour of Istanbul’s treasures. Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, crossing between two continents while enjoying stunning views. Discover the Golden Horn’s historic gems by bus, then ascend Pierre Loti Hill for panoramic vistas, followed by a thrilling cable car descent. A perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery!
Highlights
– Experience the exhilaration of sailing between Asia and Europe during a Bosphorus Strait cruise.
– Enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia as seen from the water.
– Witness the beauty of historical houses and Roman ruins along the Golden Horn.
– Be amazed by the scenic spectacle of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill, and descend on a cable car.
– Explore the Eyup Sultan Mosque, the final resting place of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari.
Itinerary
– Embark on a distinctive tour of Istanbul, traversing land and sea. Discover landmarks such as the Eyup Sultan Mosque by bus, soak in the city’s beauty during a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, and ascend Pierre Loti Hill to enjoy panoramic views via a cable car ride. Experience convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul.
– Take in the city sights from the sea on a Bosphorus cruise. Capture pictures of the Golden Horn, the Topkapı palace, the Dolma Bahçe palace, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, the blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque. Gaze out at the bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
– Take coach and pass by historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques, and the remains of the Constantinople City Wall. Visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque and see the Abu Eyup Alansari Tomb (Abu Ayyub al-Ansari was the standard bearer and companion of Muhammad) Taste Turkish delight, apple tea and Turkish sweets in the store we will visit.
– Ascend the Pierre Loti Hill by bus and snap some photos of sweeping views of the Golden Horn. Marvel at city views as you descend the hill on a cable car ride.
Tour duration
– Tour stars at: 13:00 approximately
– Tour ends at: 17:30 approximately
– Total 4 hours
Not included
– Gratuities
– Drinks
Hotel pick up
– Pick-up from hotels in the Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
– You will be notified of your pick-up time after we have received your booking
– Shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus
Group organization & language: English
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Meeting Point: In front of Buhara 93 Restaurant
