Istanbul Sightseeing & Bosphorus Cruise

Overview

Full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour and Bosphorus cruise: the Byzantine city walls, Chora (Kariye) Mosque, Miniaturk and a boat trip to Anadolu Kavagi near the Black Sea.

This full-day tour combines the less-visited side of the old city with a long Bosphorus cruise. Starting from Sultanahmet, you drive along the Byzantine land walls to Chora, the former church famous for its mosaics and frescoes, which today serves as the Kariye Mosque; headscarves and modest dress are required. Then comes Miniaturk, a park of scale models of landmarks from all over Türkiye and a favourite with children.

Next you board the boat for a cruise up the Bosphorus towards the Black Sea, with lunch. The boat stops at the fishing village of Anadolu Kavagi, where those who wish can climb to Yoros Castle for the view over the mouth of the strait, and Dhuhr prayer can be performed at the village mosque. Lunch is included; entrance fees are not included in the price.