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About This Tour
Discover a different side of Istanbul with our **Istanbul Half-Day Morning Asia Tour**, a short but unforgettable journey across continents.
This four-hour experience takes you to the majestic hills, stunning architecture, and historic sites of Istanbul's Asian side—an essential exploration for any traveler.
Start with sweeping views from **Çamlıca Hill**, visit the largest mosque in Turkey, the elegant **Çamlıca Mosque**, explore the opulent halls of **Beylerbeyi Palace** and enjoy a thrilling drive across the legendary **Bosphorus Bridge**, which links Europe and Asia.
This tour, led by professional, multilingual guides and including hotel transfers, museum entries, and air-conditioned transport, is the perfect choice for those seeking to experience Istanbul's beauty quickly and comfortably.
Don't miss this chance to see another side of Istanbul's magic! Reserve your place now and let Istanbul's rich culture and stunning views amaze you.
Tour Program:
🛎️ **08:20 AM – Hotel Pickup**
Pick up from your centrally located hotel to start your day.
🏞️ **Çamlıca Hill Visit**
Take breathtaking panoramic views from the highest hill in Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus and both continents.
🕌 **Çamlıca Mosque Visit**
Explore the impressive Çamlıca Mosque, featuring stunning domes and expansive prayer spaces. This mosque is the largest in Turkey and was opened by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. You can visit or worship for 60 minutes.
🏛️ **Beylerbeyi Palace Visit**
Explore the magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace, a royal summer residence renowned for its Ottoman luxury. Built between 1863 and 1865, this palace overlooks the vast blue sea and is a unique place where history and historical characters are guests. You can visit for one hour. _(On Mondays, visit Çamlıca Tower instead.)_
🌉 **Crossing the Bosphorus Bridge**
Enjoy a scenic drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, officially known as the July 15 Martyrs Bridge. This 1,500-meter-long suspension bridge unites Europe and Asia, offering spectacular views.
🏨 **01:00 PM – Hotel Drop-off**
After the tour, you'll be dropped off comfortably at your hotel.
Tour Schedule:
- **Hotel Pickup:** Around **08:20 AM**
- **Tour Start:** Around **09:00 AM**
- **Tour End:** Around **01:00 PM**, with drop-off back to your hotel
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Customer Reviews
Betsy S
Fantastic way to see the city! I was given advice by a well-traveled friend to book a walking tour. This was the first tour I ever booked and it for sure won't be the last. The company picks you up from your hotel in the morning and drops you back off at the end of the day. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. There is a perfect balance of letting you be on your own as well as being led around. I saw so much of the city in an incredibly short period of time; and we hit all the major highlights. This is definitely a worthwhile experience, especially if you don't have a very long time to explore the city. And even if you do, the guide is able to fill in the history behind the sights so you really come away with an appreciation for the city and the sights in it. 100% recommend.
Scorach
Özgür the wonder guide. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Özgür's energy, humour, generosity and encyclopaedic knowledge of the historic old city helped create magical memories that we will treasure for years to come.
Karina S
Özgür is fantastic. A big thank you to Diana, she was a fantastic guide. She was personable and informative and I can't fault her. The bus picked us up spot on time in the morning and we went through each destination with enough time to get the facts without lingering too long.
What's Included
- Professional licensed guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Entrance tickets included
- Comfortable transportation