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By SeaLand Trip Bosphorus Cruise

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 258 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • See more of Istanbul in one day with a full-day experience that brings together two continents, panoramic viewpoints, historic landmarks, a cable car ride, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.

    Take in sweeping city views from Camlica Hill, discover the impressive Camlica Mosque, explore the elegant surroundings of Beylerbeyi Palace, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Asia and Europe. Continue through historic Eyup and enjoy the famous views from Pierre Loti Hill before descending by cable car.

    Throughout the day, your guide provides context for Istanbul’s history, culture, and architecture, helping you experience the city beyond the usual sightseeing stops.

    Complete the experience with a relaxing Bosphorus cruise, sailing between the European and Asian shores while admiring palaces, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront mansions.

    A great choice for first-time visitors seeking a varied, scenic, and well-rounded introduction to Istanbul in a single day.

Activity location

  • Camlica Hill
    • Turistik Camlica Cd., Uskudar
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bosphorus Tour - SeaLand Trip
    • No: 19/A Cağaloğlu Yokuşu Sokağı
    • 34112, Hobyar, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Full Tour from Meeting Point: Palace gardens, cable car, and Bosphorus cruise. Lunch and the palace interior are not included.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 258.44 x 1 AdultRM 258.44
Total
Price is RM 258.44

Hotel Transfer

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Full Tour with Hotel Transfer: Palace gardens, cable car, and Bosphorus cruise. Lunch and the palace interior are not included.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 324.23 x 1 AdultRM 324.23
Total
Price is RM 324.23

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free Tea & Nescafe on Board
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off, if the Hotel Transfer option is selected
  • Inclusions
    2-Hour Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Cable Car Ticket
  • Inclusions
    Beylerbeyi Palace Gardens
  • Inclusions
    Free Wi-Fi on Board
  • Inclusions
    Professional Tour Guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and soft drink
  • Exclusions
    Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips / Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • All options follow the same sightseeing route.
    • Beylerbeyi Palace gardens, the cable car ticket, and the Bosphorus cruise are included in both options.
    • Lunch and Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission are not included in either option. Guests who wish to have lunch or enter the palace interior may purchase them from the guide during the tour.
    • The Bosphorus cruise is included but optional. Guests without hotel transfers who skip the cruise will finish the tour in Eminonu.
    • Guests with the Hotel Transfer option will be returned to their hotel whether they finish after the bus tour or continue with the Bosphorus cruise.
    • On Mondays, Beylerbeyi Palace is closed and the visit is replaced with Yıldız Palace. Admission to Yıldız Palace is not included and must be purchased separately by guests who wish to enter.

Activity itinerary

Camlica Hill

  • 30m
Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from one of the city’s most famous viewpoints. It is a great spot for photos and for seeing both the Asian and European sides from above.

CamlIca Mosque

  • 1h
Visit one of Istanbul’s most impressive modern mosques, renowned for its grand architecture, elegant interior, and peaceful atmosphere. Your guide will introduce the mosque and explain its significance before giving you time to explore.

Beylerbeyi Palace

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover this elegant Ottoman palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Explore the waterfront gardens and learn about the palace’s history, architecture, and role in Ottoman imperial life. On Mondays, when Beylerbeyi Palace is closed, the visit is replaced by Yıldız Palace.

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass by)

Cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Asia and Europe and enjoy views of the strait along the way. This iconic crossing is one of the most memorable ways to experience Istanbul, a city on two continents.

Eyup

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy one hour of free time for lunch in the Eyup area. After lunch, your guide will introduce Eyup Sultan Mosque and explain its religious and historical importance. Then you will have about one hour of free time to explore the mosque area and the surrounding historic neighborhood at your own pace.

Pierre Loti Tepesi

  • 45m
After exploring Eyup, travel by vehicle to Pierre Loti Hill. Enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Horn from the famous Pierre Loti Café area, with free time for photos and to take in the scenery. Afterwards, descend the hill via cable car and continue the tour.

Bosphorus Strait

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
End the experience with a scenic 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. Admire waterfront palaces, historic mansions, mosques, bridges, and Istanbul’s skyline while enjoying the city from the water.

Location

Activity location

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    Camlica Hill
    • Turistik Camlica Cd., Uskudar
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bosphorus Tour - SeaLand Trip
    • No: 19/A Cağaloğlu Yokuşu Sokağı
    • 34112, Hobyar, İstanbul, Türkiye

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