Bosphorus Strait cruise with view of Istanbul skyline and mosque.
Cruise passengers on Bosphorus with Turkish flag and historic building in Istanbul.
Couple enjoying Bosphorus Strait cruise with view of bridge and wine on table.
Cable cars over Bosphorus Strait en route to Pierre Loti Hill.
People enjoying a view of the Bosphorus Strait from Pierre Loti Hill café.
Cruise boat on Bosphorus passing Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul, Turkey.
Bosphorus Strait with Rumeli Fortress and bridge, view from afternoon cruise.

Afternoon Cruise in Bosphorus Strait with Cable Car to Pierre Loti Hill

Istanbul
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration

Duration: 3.5 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Guided tour

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Admire Istanbul’s waterways, spot historic landmarks, and take in stunning Turkish landscapes on a cable car ride to a famous coffee house on the guided half-day Bosphorus Strait afternoon cruise with cable car to Pierre Loti Hill! Operator: All Tours Istanbul-Azure

Witness Istanbul’s impressive skylines, monuments, and views with the guided Bosphorus Strait afternoon cruise and a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill!

Experience hassle-free transfers from Istanbul's European side and city center hotels and get insights from an English-speaking guide.

Unravel the history of the waterway as you pass by renowned landmarks, including Rumeli Fortress, the Golden Horn, and Dolmabahce Palace.

Catch a bird's eye view of the landscape on a cable car ride up to the world-famous Pierre Loti Coffee House.

Fun Fact: Istanbul is the only city on Earth located on two continents at once (Europe and Asia).

Afternoon Bosphorus cruise

Transfers from European side of Istanbul and city center hotels

AC coach

Cable car tickets

English-speaking guide

Entrance fees

Food and drinks

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Bosphorus Strait cruise with view of Istanbul skyline and mosque.

Ready to experience Turkey’s beauty from the waters in Istanbul where Europe and Asia meet? Then join the Bosphorus Strait afternoon cruise by cable car To Pierre Loti Hill!

Absorb Turkey’s Beauty On The Bosphorus Strait

Take the time to take in all of Istanbul’s natural allure with its natural waterway and picturesque skylines. Keep your cameras ready to capture the impressive skyscrapers and vibrant architecture surrounded by lush greenery and calming waters. Remember to look out for ancient landmarks along the way. Catch sight of the Rumeli Fortress, a large stone structure atop the hills, and the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, a former administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire.

Witness The Golden Horn & The Pierre Loti Coffee House

Hop on a comfortable air-conditioned bus and ride to the Teleferik Cable Car Station. Examine the horn-shaped inlet flanked by domes and minarets, the Golden Horn. Marvel at the landscape below as you ride up to the Pierre Loti Coffee House. Admire the views of the Galata Tower and the Galata Bridge at the coffee house, said to be the inspiration for the French novelist Pierre Loti who wrote his acclaimed work, "Aziyadé."

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Cruise passengers on Bosphorus with Turkish flag and historic building in Istanbul.

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Couple enjoying Bosphorus Strait cruise with view of bridge and wine on table.

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Cable cars over Bosphorus Strait en route to Pierre Loti Hill.

Important Information

  • Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and scarf.

Timings

  • Daily: 1:30pm onwards
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People enjoying a view of the Bosphorus Strait from Pierre Loti Hill café.

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Cruise boat on Bosphorus passing Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul, Turkey.

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