This full-day Istanbul two-continent tour with lunch gives you the opportunity to explore both the European and Asian sides of the city in a single program. After a convenient pickup from your centrally located accommodation, we'll head to Çamlıca Hill, where a spectacular Bosphorus view awaits. We'll visit the enormous Çamlıca Mosque here, opened in 2019 and visible from nearly every point in the city.

Next, our route takes us to the elegant 19th-century Beylerbeyi Palace, where we'll see where the Ottoman lords (Beys) spent their summers. After enjoying this magnificent place, we'll take a break for a delicious lunch.

After lunch, we turn our attention to the European side, heading to the Eyüp Mosque, one of Turkey's most sacred and important mosques. This mosque houses the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad). Afterward, we'll ascend Pierre Loti Hill, named after the French novelist, which offers a stunning view of the Golden Horn. We'll cap off the day with the grand finale: a delightful Bosphorus cruise, giving you the chance to see the historic sites from the water. At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off back at your accommodation.

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