• Pierre Loti Hill - Named after the renowned French writer Pierre Loti, this famous café offers a stunning view of the Golden Horn from its ridge. Pierre Loti, whose real name was Julien Viaud, was a long-time resident and admirer of Istanbul. The historical café is the perfect spot to enjoy this breathtaking view. Visitors can take a cable car ride down the hill with a guide and then board their vehicles.

• Eyup Sultan Mosque - Commissioned by Fatih Sultan Mehmet II (Mehmet The Conqueror) five years after he captured Constantinople for the Ottomans in 1453, the mosque fell into disrepair and was further damaged by earthquakes. It was reconstructed in 1800 in a Baroque style using beautiful pale honey-colored stone. The interior is elegantly designed, with a decorated dome measuring 17.5m in diameter, supported by two half-domes. Located near the Golden Horn in the Eyup District of Istanbul, the mosque was built outside the walls of Constantinople after its conquest. According to a hadith in the Qital-e Rome chapter of Sahih Muslim, Prophet Muhammad stated that the first commander and army to conquer Constantinople would enter Paradise. Based on this hadith, Commander Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who supported Prophet Muhammad after the hijra (migration) to Medina in 622, embarked on his last military campaign to Constantinople.

• Camlica Mosque - The Newest Symbol of Istanbul, the Grand Camlica Mosque, is considered the city’s latest emblem since its establishment. The Buyuk Camlica Mosque draws inspiration from both contemporary lines and historical elements, as well as Ottoman and Seljuk architecture. Each detail of the mosque has been meticulously designed, making it visually and functionally impressive. It is recognized as the largest mosque in Turkey.

• Beylerbeyi Palace - Situated on the Bosphorus Strait, Beylerbeyi Palace features a nautical theme throughout its interior decorations, reflecting Sultan Abdulaziz’s love for the sea. The walls and ceilings are adorned with water-and-ship-themed images, and the palace is embellished with fountains and pools.

• Golden Horn - Bus Ride to Golden Horn
  The Golden Horn, a natural and highly secure harbor, has played a significant role in Istanbul’s development. This inlet divides the European shore into two and stretches approximately 8 km long, with its widest part at the Bosphorus entrance. Two streams flow into this inlet at its far end. Enjoy lunch on the boat.

• Bosphorus - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
  The Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise is a fantastic activity to experience in Istanbul. Enjoy lunch on the boat cruise along the Bosphorus, taking in the sights between Asia and Europe. The Bosphorus Lunch Cruise is one of the best ways to appreciate Istanbul’s full beauty. It is considered one of the natural boundaries separating Asia from Europe, as well as an international waterway. The shores of the Istanbul Bosphorus have hosted numerous civilizations throughout history. A Bosphorus tour is a must-do activity.

• Ortakoy - Ortaköy’s waterfront location makes it an ideal spot for enjoying the stunning views of the Bosphorus, especially at sunset. The area is also a hub for boat tours, offering tourists the opportunity to take a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus.

• Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge, commonly known as the “First Bridge,” is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. It was the first bridge constructed over the Bosphorus.

• Rumeli Fortress - The Rumeli Fortress
  Before Mehmet the Conqueror captured Istanbul in 1453, the city had been besieged numerous times but managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.

• Kuleli Sahil - Kuleli Military High School is the oldest military high school in Turkey, located in Çengelköy, Istanbul, on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus Strait. It was established on September 21, 1845, by Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I.

• Uskudar - Opposite the historic peninsula, Üsküdar serves as a bridgehead where Asia begins, offering an exceptional location with expansive views of Istanbul. Situated at the Bosphorus opening, it has facilitated transportation between Asia and Europe since ancient times, thanks to its beautiful natural landscape. Üsküdar has always been a center of attraction.

• Kiz Kulesi - The Maiden’s Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of the Üsküdar neighborhood in Istanbul. It is one of the city’s most popular landmarks and monuments, with a history spanning over two millennia.

• Golden Horn - The Golden Horn marks the return point at the end of our tour.

• Lunch on the Boat
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services from centrally located hotels
• Entrance tickets to Beylerbeyi Palace
• Cable car ticket
• Professional Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours

• Personal Expenses
• Beverages/Drinks
• Tips

• The total duration of this tour includes the travel time.

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