Full Day Tour in Two Continents
Enjoy a full-day guided tour in two continents with a bus and boat experience. You’ll be picked up from your hotel, start with a boat trip to Istanbul’s Asian side with breakfast (visiting Çamlıca Mosque, Çamlıca Hill, and Beylerbeyi Palace), then cross to the European side with lunch on the boat, and continue to Pierre Loti Café and the Cable Car. The tour runs from 09:30 to 18:30, with entrance fees included.
Discover both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul in a single day with the Full Day Tour in Two Continents arranged through The Byzantium Hotel concierge. Combining a guided bus tour, Bosphorus boat journey, breakfast, lunch and visits to some of Istanbul’s well-known landmarks, this full-day experience offers a convenient way to explore the city across two continents.
The tour begins with hotel pick-up and continues with a boat journey towards the Asian side of Istanbul. During the day, guests visit important cultural and scenic stops before crossing back to the European side through the Golden Horn.
Full-Day Guided Istanbul Tour
The tour starts at approximately 09:30 and finishes at around 18:30.
Guests are picked up from their hotel by bus before beginning the day with a Bosphorus boat trip towards the Asian side. Breakfast is served during this part of the journey.
The guided itinerary combines sightseeing by both bus and boat, allowing visitors to experience different parts of Istanbul in one day.
Asian Side of Istanbul
The first part of the tour focuses on Istanbul’s Asian side.
Camlica Mosque
Visit Camlica Mosque, one of the prominent landmarks on the Asian side of Istanbul. Its elevated location and impressive architecture make it an important stop for visitors exploring this part of the city.
Camlica Hill
The tour continues to Camlica Hill, known for its elevated views over Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
It is a popular location for taking in the cityscape and seeing Istanbul from a different perspective.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Another stop on the Asian side is Beylerbeyi Palace, a historic Ottoman palace situated close to the Bosphorus.
The visit provides an opportunity to discover another side of Istanbul’s imperial heritage before continuing the journey back towards Europe.
Bosphorus Crossing with Lunch
After visiting the Asian side, the tour continues across the Bosphorus towards the European side of Istanbul.
During the boat journey through the Golden Horn, lunch is served on board and is included in the tour price.
This section of the tour combines sightseeing with a relaxing cruise experience while travelling between the two continents.
European Side of Istanbul
After crossing back to the European side, the tour continues with two additional experiences.
Pierre Loti
Visit the Pierre Loti area, known for its elevated views over the Golden Horn.
It is one of the well-known panoramic stops in Istanbul and offers a different perspective of the historic city.
Cable Car Experience
The itinerary also includes a cable car ride, adding another scenic element to the full-day tour.
Tour Information
Tour Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Start Time: 09:30
Finish Time: 18:30
Price: €90 per person
Included in the Tour
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Hotel pick-up
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Guided full-day tour
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Transportation by bus
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Bosphorus boat tour
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Breakfast
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Lunch on the boat
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Camlica Mosque visit
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Camlica Hill visit
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Beylerbeyi Palace visit
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Pierre Loti visit
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Cable car ride
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All entrance fees
Discover Istanbul Across Europe and Asia
An Istanbul two continents tour is an ideal way to experience the city’s unique geographical setting in a single day. From the hills and palaces of the Asian side to the Golden Horn and Pierre Loti on the European side, the itinerary brings together history, city views and a Bosphorus cruise.
With transportation, meals, entrance fees and guided sightseeing included, the Full Day Tour in Two Continents provides a practical option for travelers who want to see more of Istanbul without organising each stop separately.
Guests staying at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites can contact the hotel concierge for tour availability, reservation details and further information.
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