Istanbul Half Day Afternoon Tour (Bosphorus Cruise & Cable Car)
Witness Istanbul’s timeless charm in just an afternoon, exploring its centuries-old City Walls and the storied shores of the Golden Horn. Ride a cable car to Pierre Loti Hill for a panoramic look over the city’s minarets and rooftops, and pay homage at the revered Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Tomb. Conclude with an unforgettable Bosphorus Cruise, passing between Europe and Asia and admiring palatial waterfront estates along the way.
- Convenient, hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your Istanbul hotel.
- Perfect for travelers seeking an engaging afternoon excursion that blends history, culture, and scenic views.
- Savor panoramic city views during the Cable Car ride to Pierre Loti Hill.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (central Istanbul locations)
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation
- Professional, English-speaking local guide
- Cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill
- Bosphorus boat cruise ticket
What's Not Included
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, etc.)
Istanbul Half-Day Afternoon City Tour
12:30 – 13:30 – Your driver will collect you from your hotel (the exact pickup time varies by location), then you’ll proceed to the meeting point to join other tour participants and our expert local guide.
Highlights of the Tour:
- City Walls (Exterior View): Glimpse the formidable medieval fortifications built during the Byzantine era while traveling by bus. These weathered walls once protected Constantinople from countless invasions and now stand as a proud testament to Istanbul’s storied past.
- Golden Horn (Exterior View): Admire the scenic waterway that separates Istanbul’s old districts from its modern neighborhoods. The shoreline reveals centuries of cultural fusion, including colorful houses and significant religious landmarks.
- Eyup & Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Tomb: Pass by one of the holiest sites in Istanbul, dedicated to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Many pilgrims gather here, adding an atmosphere of reverence to the historic Eyup district.
- Cable Car to Pierre Loti Hill: Take a brief yet exciting ride up to this famous vantage point. Named after the French writer who adored Istanbul, Pierre Loti Hill offers sweeping panoramas of the Golden Horn and the city’s iconic skyline.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Conclude your day with a leisurely boat trip along the Bosphorus Strait, gliding between Europe and Asia. En route, observe opulent Ottoman palaces, stately waterfront mansions, and centuries-old fortresses that line the strait’s edge.
After your cruise, you’ll be transported back to your hotel, ending an afternoon of cultural immersion and scenic wonders.
- Pick-up times are subject to change based on hotel location; confirmation provided after booking.
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Istanbul was our stopover point. We had only an afternoon in Istanbul and we were really interested in Bosphorus cruise. We decide to book this tour according to our conversation with travel bazaar. They arranged private transfers from airport to their office then we start the tour. It was amasing cruise between asia and europa. End of the cruise, we went to the Piere Lotti hill by cable car. Our guide, selo, was really friendly. He offered us turkish tea there. it was fullest half day in Istanbul.
Pierre Loti was one of the beautiful part of Istanbul. It was hill and also having a panoramic view of the Golden Horne, we had climbed up by cable car. It was nice journey and then continue to boat trip and by the boat we watch the old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. It was a different sites of Istanbul and good trip.
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