Istanbul Two Continents Beylerbeyi Palace Tour

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7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Discover the breathtaking sights of Istanbul on a full-day tour and afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus. This amazing tour is open to everyone, whether you are visiting for pleasure or business. Discover the city's most iconic landmarks, from the magnificent Çamlıca Mosque, the world's largest mosque, to the historically important Pierre Loti. A full-day tour is the perfect way to quickly discover all the beauty of Istanbul. Experience the city from a bird's eye view and take unique photos with the help of the cable car. Marvel at the magnificent views as you cross the Bosphorus Bridge and discover the rich history of the city. Moreover, you will also experience the seas of Istanbul after the bus tour! Climb to the top of Pierre Loti and witness Istanbul from a brand new perspective. Don't miss this incredible opportunity and book your place now.

What's Included

Lunch Rice, Grilled chicken, meet balls, salad and soup
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off( Only from City Centre on The Eurpean Side )
Entrance Fee İncluded Ticket to Beylerbeyi Palace
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable car tickets
Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.

Gratuities
Tips
Drinks are exluded

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up between 09.00 - 10:00 depending on traffic and hotel location. Travelers will be reached at the meeting points on the list with their names written or phones. We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via WhatsApp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: TOPKAPI, FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE, ŞİŞLİ, = We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul.

What To Expect

Pierre Loti Tepesi

The famous café entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched. We get down the hill by cable car.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Eyup Sultan Mosque

This important complex marks the supposed burial place of Ebu Eyüp el-Ensari, a friend of the prophet who fell in the battle outside the walls of Constantinople while carrying the banner of Islam during the Arab assault and siege of the city (AD 674 to 678 ). His Tomb is Istanbul's most important Islamic shrine.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hz. Halid Ebu Eyyub El-Ensari

Ebu Eyyub Halid bin Zeyd or Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari, shortly remembered as Eyüp Sultan, was one of the companions of the prophet Mohammed, He was the first person who hosted Hz.Mohammed s.a.v. (the prophet of Islam)in his house when Hz.Mohammed immigrated from Mecca to Medina. That’s the reason why he was also called “mihmandar-ı nebevi”.Later on, he martyrized in Istanbul at his eighties.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

CamlIca Mosque

The Great Camlica Mosque, which is considered the newest symbol of the city since its foundation, was designed with inspiration from both today's lines and history, as well as Ottoman and Seljuk architecture. Each mixture of the Grand Camlica Mosque has been designed with the finest detail in mind, and it is truly eye-catching both visually and functionally.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Camlica Hill

Çamlica Hill is located within the borders of Üsküdar district, on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, near the first suspension bridge. Camlica, a place with two hills overlooking the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, is one of the most favored promenades in Istanbul, and also one of the highest and most charming places in the city. It's divided into two sections as "Büyük Çamlica" and "Kücük Çamlica", meaning "Big" and "Small". Buyuk Camlica is 267 meters above sea level and the other one is 228 meter

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace is perched on the Bosphorus Strait and has a nautical theme that runs through the decorations inside, thanks to the passion Sultan Abdulaziz had for the sea. Paintings on the wall and designs on the ceiling depict water-and-ship-themed images, and the palace is dotted with fountains and pools.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Horn

When we reach our boat, which is moored in the estuary, the departure point of our boat, we get on the boat for our Bosphorus tour.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey.

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Explore the historical Rumeli fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet that marks the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. During the Bosphorus tour, our guide will give you information on every important point passed. A fantastic place with a panoramic view, perfect for taking photographs and boarding your sightseeing boat.

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. The idea of connecting the continents of Asia and Europe with a bridge and enabling an easy journey between the opposite shores has been on the agenda throughout history. As a matter of fact, the story of the construction of the first bridge over the Bosphorus is to some extent mythical.

KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

Close your eyes for a moment and think, you are a sailor, a pirate, hundreds of years, even thousands of years ago. You are on your way to Istanbul. You passed Dardanelles you crossed the Marmara and got close the Istanbul Bosphorus. You are welcomed by a silhouette first.

Golden Horn

Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.

30 minutes • 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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
It is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs, there are stairs and walking paths in the program that are not suitable for wheelchairs.

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Two Continents Beylerbeyi Palace 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