Explore both sides of Istanbul on this carefully planned Bosphorus highlights tour, combining history, panoramic viewpoints, and a relaxing ferry ride across the strait.
Your experience begins on the European side with a stop at Ortakoy Mosque, one of the city’s most photographed landmarks, beautifully set beneath the Bosphorus Bridge. Continue to Ayios Dimitrios Church, a lesser-known historical site that reflects Istanbul’s deep Byzantine roots.
Travel through the elegant Bebek district and admire views of Rumeli Fortress, built by the Ottomans to control passage through the Bosphorus. Crossing the bridge into Asia, reach Otağtepe Hill, where sweeping panoramic views reveal the Bosphorus winding between two continents.
Next, visit Anadolu Fortress, one of Istanbul’s oldest Ottoman structures, and learn about its strategic importance in the city’s early history. Continue to Camlıca Hill, offering one of the best 360-degree viewpoints over Istanbul’s skyline, mosques, bridges, and waterways.
Along the Üsküdar coastline, admire the legendary Maiden’s Tower from land while hearing the myths and stories surrounding this iconic symbol of Istanbul.
The tour concludes with a scenic Bosphorus ferry ride back to the European side, allowing you to enjoy Istanbul’s skyline from the water and reflect on a full day of cultural discovery.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want to see Istanbul from multiple perspectives—by land, from above, and from the sea—all in one memorable day.
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