Istanbul Two Continents by Day with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

See Istanbul from three perspectives in one day: from its hilltops, at street level and from the Bosphorus. Take in the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill before riding the cable car down, then explore Balat’s colorful streets and the Ortaköy waterfront. On the Asian side, enjoy the views from Çamlıca Hill, visit the Grand Çamlıca Mosque and photograph the Maiden’s Tower from the shore. Finish the day with a boat crossing from Asia back to Europe. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Public transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bosphorus boat crossing from Asia to Europe
Professional tour guide
Parking Fees
Optional gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. We will confirm your pickup time in advance. Please wait at your hotel’s main entrance at the confirmed time. Hotel pickup is not available in the Riva area.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    Travel by road to Pierre Loti Hill, take photos of the Golden Horn from the viewpoint, then ride the cable car down to Eyüp.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Balat

    Walk through Balat’s cobbled streets with your guide, see its colorful houses and stop for photos in one of Istanbul’s historic neighborhoods.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ortakoy

    Spend time on the Ortaköy waterfront, with views of Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. Take photos or use your free time to try kumpir, a local baked potato with your choice of toppings.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    CamlIca Mosque

    Visit the Grand Çamlıca Mosque on Istanbul’s Asian side. Explore the courtyard and see the prayer hall when visitor access is available.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Buyuk Camlica Tepesi

    Take in panoramic views of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side, with time to photograph the Bosphorus and the European skyline.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    KIz Kulesi

    Stop on the Salacak waterfront in Üsküdar to photograph the Maiden’s Tower and the skyline across the Bosphorus. The tower is viewed from the shore.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Bosphorus

    Cross the Bosphorus by boat from the Asian side to the European side. Enjoy views of both shores from the water before returning to your hotel.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by LAND OF BLACK DİAMOND TRAVEL

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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