Multifaceted Istanbul: Asia and Europe in 1 Day with a Boat Cruise

Name: Multifaceted Istanbul: Asia and Europe in 1 Day with a Boat Cruise
Start: 2026-01-31T09:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-31T18:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Istanbul

In one day, you will see the main landmarks of Istanbul’s Asian and European sides: Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Mosque, and the Pierre Loti Hill viewpoint. To make the route more enjoyable, we will travel around the city by boat, and at the end of the excursion, take a ride on the cable car.

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On the Border of Europe and Asia
We invite you to see the best locations on the Asian side of Istanbul and enjoy a walk on the European side. There’s no better way to connect both parts of the city in a single journey!

We will begin our trip with breakfast on the boat and then head to the Asian side of Istanbul by ferry to see the first highlight of the tour — Beylerbeyi Palace. This palace is rightly considered one of the most beautiful sultanic residences, where Ottoman rulers spent their summers starting in the mid-19th century. The unforgettable panorama of the Bosphorus, along with the palace’s rich interiors, will leave a lasting impression!

An Unforgettable Journey
Next, we will visit the largest mosque in Turkey, accommodating 63,000 worshippers — Çamlıca Mosque. Astonishing in size and located at the highest point of the Asian side, this landmark offers the best views of Istanbul. We will also visit the famous Çamlıca Hill.

After exploring the Asian side, we will return to the boat for a traditional Turkish lunch. Then we will cruise to the European side to visit one of the city’s best viewpoints — Pierre Loti Hill. While sipping tea, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Horn from 53 meters above and descend via the cable car.

At the end of our packed tour, our transfer will take you back to your hotels.

Online Booking

What is included in activity

Hotel transfer to and from the pier (tourist districts)

Guide

Entrance tickets to all attractions

Breakfast

Set lunch

What is not included

Personal expenses

Additional drinks on the boat

Hide

9 hrs

Group size up to 30 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Meeting point

Transfer to the starting point Available from the districts of Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Çemberlitaş, Beyazıt, Karaköy, Laleli, and Aksaray

Places you will see

• Beylerbeyi Palace (closed on Mondays; on that day, a visit to the Miniatürk Museum will be offered instead)
• Çamlıca Mosque
• Çamlıca Hill
• Pierre Loti Hill viewpoint
• Cable car

Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

785 reviews

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Edward C.

We enjoyed the entire route, and the guides were excellent. They managed groups speaking different languages and found a way to communicate with everyone. We were lucky that the cable car was operational. I also want to highlight your skilled drivers — navigating narrow streets with heavy traffic was impressive! Overall, everything was fantastic!

about 1 month ago

Steven R.

The program matched the description. Everything went wonderfully.

about 1 month ago

Betty C.

Everything was great: timely hotel pickup, boat assignments, a satisfying breakfast, visits to Yıldız Palace and Çamlıca Mosque by bus, a return along the Bosphorus to the European side with a tasty lunch, a visit to the viewpoint, and return to our hotel. The experience was entirely positive. No extra costs or services were pushed on us. Highly recommended 👍 P.S. The cable car at the end was underwhelming: a short ride with a longer wait in line.

about 1 month ago

Elmer J.

Everything was very well organized: breakfast and lunch on the boat, and everywhere we were met, escorted, and guided. The only downside was the weather, and the cable car wasn’t working. Otherwise, the excursion was good, and you wouldn’t likely visit these places on your own. In my opinion, the price is optimal.

about 1 month ago

Edna B.

We really enjoyed everything! We especially loved Çamlıca Mosque — truly grand! The boat ride was also impressive; we saw many landmarks along the shore and received concise, informative commentary. The excursion was very well organized. It was unfortunate that we couldn’t visit Beylerbeyi Palace because it was closed for Ramadan, but we are very grateful to the organizers and guides for their coordinated work. We will definitely use their services again.

about 1 month ago

John H.

The weather spoiled things a bit, but overall the excursion was fine. If you don’t like walking much, the bus transfers saved us from the rain. We saw everything stated in the program except the palace, which was closed on Monday. Instead, we visited Miniatürk Park, which wasn’t an equal replacement in my opinion. Breakfast and lunch were simple — bread, cheese, jams, cucumbers, tomatoes for breakfast; soup and rice with meat for lunch. Breakfast included an individual large teapot, which was excellent in such weather.

about 2 months ago

Sandra S.

Excellent excursion, very well organized. Our guide Anar was wonderful! Breakfast and lunch were sufficient, water was unlimited. It was a combined tour, with both boat and bus segments.

about 2 months ago

Christopher P.

We really enjoyed the excursion. We were a bit worried about booking without prepayment, but everything went smoothly. We were picked up from our hotel at the scheduled time and returned there afterward. The excursion and guides were excellent — everything was organized, clear, and perfect!

4 months ago

Sonia O.

Thank you very much for organizing the excursion. My spouse and I were impressed by the sights, the history, and the overall organization of the tour. Everything was excellent — from the locations we visited to the lunch on the boat. We especially enjoyed the stories about Istanbul told by guides. We definitely recommend it!

4 months ago

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