Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour

Drive By Bus To Golden Horn As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

City Walls: The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of various spices cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. Shops selling spices, fruits, vegetables, flowers, turkish delights etc..

Bosphorus Tour on Boat: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

Lunch

Bosphorus Bridge: Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)

Beylerbeyi Palace: The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian.

Camlica Hill: The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.

• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Çırağan Palace
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Çamlıca Mosque
• Ortaköy Mosque
• Maiden’s Tower
• Bosphorus Bridges
• Rumeli and Anadolu Fortresses
• Pavillons and luxury villas on The Bosphorus

• Drive by Golden Horn
• City Walls (by bus)
• Spice Bazaar
• Bosphorus Cruise
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Camlica Hill

• Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday. This tour is not operated on Monday