Asian Side of Istanbul Tour - Half-Day Small Group Tour [18794P5]
Drive on the Bosphorus Bridge from Europe to Asia. Visit to the highest point Camlica Hill to enjoy the breathtaking views of the city with seven hills. Visit to the most lavishly furnished 19th century Ottoman Sultan's summer residence of Beylerbeyi Palace. Walking around the elegant boutique shops and merchants of Baghad Street will expose guests to the wealth of Istanbul.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriate
INCLUDED
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour of Asian Side of Istanbul & Beylerbeyi Palace.
- English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
- Transportation from/to the Meeting Point.
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission Fees to Musuems.
- Food & Beverages.
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses.
- Beylerbeyi Palace admission fee: 200 TRY approx. 7 EUR
- Camlica Hill admission fee: 300 TRY approx 10 EUR
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Your morning starts with a trip toward the Bosphorus Bridge, an architectural masterpiece that connects 2 continents. Travel 197 feet (60 m) above water, cross the contemporary steel structure, and admire an expansive view of both sides of the city.
- Ascend to one of the highest points in Istanbul, Camlica Hill, and absorb a panorama of the city—a great photo opportunity. This idyllic spot is scattered with small cafés and tea-houses and surrounded by pine trees and well-maintained lawns, making it a favorite leisure spot for locals and tourists. Admission fee: 300 TRY for tourist
- Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge is the Beylerbeyi Palace, the elegantly-furnished 19th-century summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. From Bohemian crystal chandeliers and Hereke-type carpets to Arabic-inscribed ceilings and stately rooms, explore the Ottoman house plan, where nearly everything is symmetrical. Admission fee: 250 TRY
- For a sample of modern Istanbul, visit Bagdat Street. Lined with sidewalk cafés, swaying trees, and chic boutiques and shops, this is the place to be for the fashionable, local Sunday-brunch crowd.
