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Istanbul: Bosphorus cruise, bus tour, and cable car ride

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Feel the thrill of cruising between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorus Strait cruise
  • Admire views of sights like the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace and Hagia Sophia from the water
  • Take in the sights on Fener, Balat and the Golden Horn like historical houses and Roman ruins
  • Marvel at the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill and ride a cable car down
  • Visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque where the figure Abu Ayyub al-Ansari was entombed
What to expect

Explore Istanbul by land, sea, and air on this unique tour. Enjoy sights like Golden Horn, Fener, Balat and the Eyup Sultan Mosque by bus, admire the city from the Bosphorus Strait on a scenic cruise, and take in the views from Pierre Loti Hill with a cable car ride.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul. Relax in an air-conditioned bus on your way to the departure point for your cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Hop aboard a comfortable ship and admire the city from the water. Take in unobstructed views of the Golden horn, the Topkapı palace, the Dolma Bahçe palace, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, the Blue mosque, and the Ortakoy mosque. Gaze out at the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia.

Get back on the spacious bus and drive to the 19th century Eyup Sultan Mosque, where Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (a friend to the Islamic prophet Muhammad) is thought to have been laid to rest. Pass by historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques, and the remains of the Roman Wall. Drive up the Pierre Loti Hill to capture pictures of views of the city and the Golden horn. Enjoy the views on the way down with a thrilling cable car ride. Taste Turkish delight, apple tea and Turkish sweets in the store we will visit.

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$ 39