What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854
1
Bosphorus Bridge
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.
2
Camlica Hill
1 hour
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.
3
Beylerbeyi Palace
1 hour 30 minutes
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.
4
Bagdat Street
1 hour 30 minutes
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.
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