Bosphorus and Beylerbeyi Palace (Full day)
Beylerbeyi Palace is another must - visit palace located on the Asian shore! Going there, you will enjoy another great example of the Ottoman architecture and for sure you will like it very much! Taking part in the Bosphorus cruise to Beylerbeyi Palace you have the unique chance to take the most of your tour to this place. Another places of interest located in the same area such as the City Walls, the hill of Pierre Lotti, the Golden Horn and the Rumeli Fortress combined with the breathtaking view of the Bosphorus will turn your tour into a fairytale! You will remember it during your lifetime so don't miss it out while being in Istanbul! It is really worth experiencing!
Price: EUR 50.-/per person
Tour Itinerary
Cruise to Beylerbeyi Palace and the nearby located places of interest such as the the City Walls, the hill of Pierre Lotti, the Golden Horn and the Rumeli Fortress.
GOLDEN HORN (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantine. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, 21 kms. long City Walls, the strongest fortification of the middle age.
SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS(From the sea), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE,
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
CAMLICA HILL, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Tour Remarks
- Also visioned during the tour: IMPERIAL GARDENS OF ROYAL YILDIZ PALACE - CIRAGAN PALACE HOTEL KEMPINSKI - BOSPHORUS BRIDGE connecting EUROPE & ASIA continents - BEYLERBEYI PALACE from the sea
- Duration: 2 hours cruise + hotel transfer time
- Bosphorus tours are practiced with regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided for the private boat.
- CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace on X ; Replaced with X, Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday ; Replaced with Authentic Shops
What's included in the price?
- Return transfers from your hotel (or drop any place you would prefer)
- Lunch
- Guiding
- Private Boat for 2 hours cruising
- All Local taxes and Service Fees
What's not included in the price?
- Lunch/Dinner/Drinks.
