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Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey
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11 to 12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian
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Overview

We offer you a wonderful tour where you will see both sides of Istanbul together. Most daily city tours take place either on the European continent or the Asian continent. However, thanks to this tour, you can visit both Europe and Asia. Accompanied by our professional tour guide, you will see most historical places in Istanbul and learn their stories.

First of all, we will pick you up from your hotel or meeting point with our vehicles. Then we will start the tour, starting from the Asian continent. First, you will see Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace. Then we will cross the Bosphorus Bridge to the European continent. After crossing the European continent, we will take a break for a delicious lunch. Then we will continue our tour in the European continent. You will visit Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti Hill. Finally, you will join the 2-hour boat tour and after the tour is over, we will drop you off at your hotels.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick-up / Drop Off
  • Entry/Admission - Eyup Sultan Mosque
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    -We pick up guests who stay in hotels in Aksaray, Laleli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Kabataş, Şişhane, and Taksim districts by vehicle. -Our pick-up time from hotels is between 07:45-08:30. Guests participating in the tour will be given a pick-up time between 2 PM and 6 PM the day before the tour, depending on the location of their hotel. -Some streets in tourist areas are closed to vehicles, and others are too narrow and steep for large vehicles. Therefore, we direct guests staying at hotels in these areas to the nearest main road.

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    Meeting point

    Hobyar
    Hamidiye Cd. No:16, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    Camlica Hill

    Our tour will start with pickup from your hotels by air-conditioned vehicle. Then we will go to our first stop, Çamlıca Hill. A magnificent view of Istanbul awaits you here. The whole Bosphorus and Istanbul will be under your feet.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    CamlIca Mosque

    Visit to Çamlıca Mosque. The largest mosque in Turkiye was opened in 2019 by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Due to its location, it can be seen from every point in Istanbul.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Visit Beylerbeyi Palace. lord of the lords an imperial Ottoman summer residence built between 1861-1865 by Sultan Abdulhamid 2.NOTE : Beylerbeyi Palace will be closed on Monday. Instead we will visit Çamlıca Tower.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

    Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge it was the first suspension bridge linked Europe & Asia opened in 1973.
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    Anadolu Hisari Fort (pass by)

    we will see across of the Rumeli castle, Anatolian castle, passing by the Anatolian fortress, we will learn its history
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    Rumeli Fortress (pass by)

    We'll take beautiful photos in front of the Rumeli fortress
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    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    Visit to Pierre Loti Cafe. the area named after the French novelist Pierre Loti it has spectacular views over the Golden Horn.
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Eyup Sultan Mosque

    The Eyüp mosque is one of the most holy and important mosques in all of Turkey. Located on the site of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Tomb & other Sahabe.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    We will go all way down from Pierre Loti by the cable car. In case of crowding cable car can be canceled and we will go down by car.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Bosphorus Bridge

    Finally, we will continue our tour with a sunset boat trip. Accompanied by the magnificent view of the Bosphorus. In this way, you will see all the historical sites along the Bosphorus coast.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-321121P11

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Lunch
    • Hotel Pick-up / Drop Off
    • Entry/Admission - Eyup Sultan Mosque
    • Boat Tour
    • Entry/Admission - Çamlıca Mosque
    • Entry/Admission - Pierre Loti Hill
    • Entry/Admission - Beylerbeyi Palace
    • Entry/Admission - Çamlıca Hill
    • Professional Tour Guide

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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