Full-Day Istanbul Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Palaces & Two Continents

Full-Day Istanbul Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Palaces & Two Continents
Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines.

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Itinerary

Haliç

Balat

Mısır Çarşısı

Dolmabahçe Sarayı

Boğaziçi Köprüsü

Çamlıca Tepesi

Yıldız Sarayı

Beylerbeyi Sarayı

İstanbul Boğazı

Detailed information about Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahçe Palace & Two Continents: Full Day Public Tour (Tour 6)

Tour Highlights

Bosphorus Cruise: Admire Ottoman palaces, waterside villas, and iconic bridges from a private boat

Rumeli Fortress: See this 15th-century stronghold guarding the narrowest point of the strait

Balat & Fener: Explore colorful historic neighborhoods along the Golden Horn, home to churches, synagogues, and Greek Orthodox heritage

Pierre Loti Hill: Take a cable car ride and enjoy Turkish tea with panoramic views of the city

Dolmabahçe Palace: Discover the imperial grandeur and ornate halls of the final Ottoman residence

Beylerbeyi Palace: Visit the elegant summer palace on the Asian shore

Çamlıca Hill: Finish with sweeping views from Istanbul's highest natural point

Spice Bazaar: Browse vibrant stalls offering spices, tea, sweets, and souvenirs

Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Turkish meal at a local restaurant

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Duration

Full-Day Tour (Approximately 7–8 hours)

Includes & Excludes

✔️ Round-trip A/C transportation from designated pick-up points

✔️ Multilingual licensed guide throughout

✔️ Entry to Spice Bazaar and Basilica Cistern

✔️ Traditional lunch at a local Turkish restaurant

❌ Personal expenses or souvenirs

❌ Alcoholic beverages

Pickup & Drop-off

The Marmara Hotel (Taksim): 08:00–08:15 / 13:00–13:15

Tamara Restaurant (Sultanahmet): 08:30 / 13:15

• Return to the same meeting points after the tour

Important Notes

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour

No smoking during the tour; regular comfort stops are included

Bookings must be made by 16:00 for next-day availability

Citio is not responsible for site closures or lost belongings

Please arrive on time at pickup locations

Flexible Cancellation

Get a full refund if you cancel early

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour

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