Daily (except Mondays and Thursdays) - Itinerary:

After a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar*, the second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul, we embark on a cruise up the Bosphorus, the legendary strait separating Europe and Asia. We cruise past the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden 19th century seafront mansions, picturesque villages and modern pleasure palaces, disembarking at the mouth of the Black Sea.

Lunch Time

Camlica Hill: The highest point in Istanbul, commanding a panoramic view of the city.

Beylerbeyi Palace: We take a short drive to the 19th century summer palace of the Sultans in the Bosphorus village of Beylerbeyi. Completed in 1865, the palace has 24 rooms and six large halls.