The Bosphorus Bridge spanning the strait between Europe and Asia

Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye

A day on the Bosphorus

Up the strait by public ferry to the Black Sea, lunch at Anadolu Kavağı, and an evening in the villages of the European shore.

A full day by ferry and on foot

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  1. 10:30

    1Bosphorus cruises

    Eminönü·Ferry cruise

    The full ferry tour from Eminönü.

  2. 12:30

    2Anadolu Kavağı & Yoros Castle

    Anadolu Kavağı·Village & castle

    Fish lunch and the castle.

  3. 16:30

    3Rumelihisarı

    Rumelihisarı·Fortress museum

    The 1452 fortress.

  4. 17:30

    4Bebek

    Bebek·Bosphorus village

    A stroll around the bay.

  5. 18:30

    5Arnavutköy

    Arnavutköy·Bosphorus village

    Wooden houses at dusk.

  6. 20:00

    6Ortaköy by night

    Ortaköy·Waterfront

    The bridge lit up.

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