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Europe to Asia-Crossing the Bosphorus ⛴️

#wecreate One of the must do when visiting the heart of Türkiye. I have never felt like I’m in a movie when taking any ferry ride in other places. But taking the ferry ride crossing from the European to Asian side of Istanbul is a memorable experience for me. The ferry just cost within 6 lira (one way) for around 15 minutes if you’re taking the ferry from Eminonu (European side) to Uskudar (Asian side). I went around 4pm and visited Maiden’s Tower which about 15 minutes walk. After visited Maiden’s tower I head back to the ferry port. Before heading back to Eminonu I decided to enjoy some dessert and hot chocolate in a cafe nearby the ferry station and it’s so worth it. I head back around 6pm. There’s also busker onboard the ferry playing local Turkish songs with flute and guitar while I enjoy the sunset sky overviewing both sides of Istanbul. First timer tips to Istanbul: Stay in the European side of Istanbul so that you will be near to any attractions / if you join any join in tour the pickup is available. Plus most local that is in Europe side able to speak/understand English so its convenient for you in case you need help to go around or buy something from the shop.

Bosphorus

Bosphorus is a natural strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It's one of the most popular areas of Istanbul both for its inhabitants and visitors. The narrow channel of the Bosphorus allocates two cities of Turkey and two continents, both Asia and Europe. We took a night voyage to rejoice in this unforgettable geographical strait. Indeed an outstanding experience!

Bosphorus Boat Cruise

#celebratewithtrip Istanbul is a city set on the water and to fully experience its beauty and diversity you need to get out onto the Bosphorus Strait. On this ninety-minute cruise you’ll see both the European and Asian halves of Istanbul, enjoy views of many picturesque mosques and palaces, and learn more about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in ten languages. This tour will appeal to travelers with a range of interests Follow your route with the provided tour map Waste less time with skip-the-line tickets Receive a complimentary bottle of water or juice.

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if you ever get the chance to visit Turkey then you are in luck because it’s a really nice and beautiful country and you will be amazed by what it has to offer you. it will definitely be a trip of your life. visiting bisphorus and Istanbul is a must. you get to see so many different pretty sightings and view. also cappadocia is perhaps a perfect place for honey moon or even proposal because the hot air balloon just makes everything even more romantic and lovely. would recommend making a trip to Turkey if you can. food is also relatively affordable and everything here is quite fun and tasty. this would be a nice trip

from the old town of Istanbul you can walk to see the Bosporus view from the bridge. Moreover you can enjoy the local life of people who are fishing there. This is the very famous spot and it is cost you nothing . so, if someone want to see around how Istanbul is really like from the both side I am strongly recommend you to walk here and see the view. you are not need to pay for it and it is very much beautiful.

Near the old city of Grand Bazaar, on both sides of the Bosphorus, corn chestnuts can be seen everywhere. Trams and buses criss-cross, all black-wrapped Muslims and trendy Turkish girls come and go, many people are rushing to the bus, and many people are running along the pier to reach the other side of the strait.  There are many people fishing on the shore, for sustenance and as a pastime. They throw bait towards the raging currents, and wait for the fish to hook. Whenever we walk past them, the anglers are willing to show us the fish they caught.

bosphorous cruise ride

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2024 latest! Best vacation destinations in March

March is a relatively hot season for travel, without extreme heat or crowded crowds, it is most suitable to go abroad for travel. 【Greece】 The two parishes in Greece, on the eve of Easter every year, both churches will hold a competition to "shoot" at the spire of the other church, called rouketopolemos starting around 8 pm (nearby churches start shooting thousands of fireworks, causing the town's sound to rise with comets and rocket explosions, the scene is very spectacular) 【Canada】 At the end of March, cherry blossoms gradually bloom in Vancouver, until they turn this city into a beautiful garden. Every year in April, a grand cherry blossom festival is held here. Riding a bike under the blooming cherry blossoms is really wonderful. 【Morocco】 In the spring of Marrakech, the blue and white town of Chefchaouen is decorated with flowers like a poem, visiting is like being in a fairy tale world of One Thousand and One Nights. 【Turkey】 The spring in Istanbul is like a melodious poem, with suitable temperature, cherry blossoms blooming on the side of the Bosphorus Strait, the blend of ancient and modern atmosphere is impressive. 【Iceland】 The early spring in Iceland is the ideal season to capture the spectacle of ice and fire. Stepping on the crystal clear blue ice cave, driving on the snow-covered wilderness, watching the aurora dance in the sky, and finally washing away the fatigue in the geothermal hot spring, a magical journey awaits you.

That day, the sun was so bright that it overflowed Istanbul

Istanbul - the economic, cultural, and transportation center of Turkey, a world-famous tourist destination, one of the bustling international metropolises. Here are a few places that I like and are worth visiting: 1. Hagia Sophia Ayasofya Camii, the No.1 church in Istanbul. 2. Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Camii, the No.1 night view in Istanbul. 3. Bosphorus Strait Boğaziçi, the No.1 seaside/beach view in Istanbul. 4. İstiklâl Caddesi, a bustling pedestrian street in Istanbul with high popularity. 5. Galata Tower Galata Kulesi, the No.1 cultural relic in Istanbul. 6. Basilica Cistern Yerebatan Sarnıcı, the No.2 cultural relic in Istanbul. 7. Taksim Square Taksim Meydanı, where you can see the Independence Monument. Tips: Go to see the people you want to see~ See the scenery you want to see~ Do the dreams you yearn for~ Take advantage of the ability to move your heart~ Who doesn't give the best time to travel~ This is the truth of life!

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

The palace was built between 1863 and 1867, when the Ottoman sultans had the habit of building their own palaces instead of using the previous generation's palaces. Ciragan Palace is the last attempt of this tradition. The palace was destroyed by a large fire in 1901, leaving only the outer walls. In 1989, it was purchased and renovated by a Japanese company, and a modern hotel building was newly built in the garden, managed by Kempinski. In 2023, the hotel just completed the renovation of all public areas and rooms in the new building, and the decoration is brand new. During the trip planning, I was always torn between the Four Seasons on the Strait and Kempinski. Later, considering that Kempinski has the membership treatment of GHA, and I really want to experience the renovated rooms, I chose Ciragan Palace. In the end, I found it was a choice I didn't regret at all. As soon as I entered the room, the sense of luxury came to my face. The color scheme is the dark red exclusively used by the Ottoman royal family, which is the same model in the new Dolmabahce Palace. All furniture should be specially customized, the octagonal wooden side table with the characteristic Ottoman pattern seems to really take you back to the aristocratic era 200 years ago. The luxurious bed with a canopy faces the open Bosphorus Strait, and it is a different kind of enjoyment to lie on the bed and watch the cruise ships come and go in the strait. In general, this time in Ciragan Palace is a pretty perfect experience, and I should choose here again next time I come to Istanbul. The previously old rooms dragged down this hotel with a deep historical background, but with the standard of renovation, it truly deserves to be in the first echelon in the city.

Bosphorus Strait: A cruise trip, witnessing the magnificent scenery of Europe and Asia!

Coming to Istanbul, these three places you must not miss! 🤩🤩 1️⃣ Bosphorus Strait🛥: You can take the "TURYOL" cruise ship🚢, enjoy the magnificent scenery on both sides of the strait, and overlook the famous sights such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. 😍 2️⃣ Galata Tower🗼: Climbing to the top of the Galata Tower, you will overlook the magnificent scenery of Istanbul. Especially at sunset, the scenery here is beautiful and intoxicating. 🌅 3️⃣ SARAYBURNU🏖: Close to the must-visit TOP KAPI PLACE in Istanbul, this is a seaside park with free admission. You can enjoy the sea breeze, watch the sea, and daze here, enjoying leisure time. 🌊 🚇About transportation, 💰ticket prices and 🕘opening hours: 🚇 Transportation: You can choose to take a taxi or light rail to the pier near the Dolmabahce Palace, and then take a cruise to tour the strait; you can also take the subway, bus or taxi to the Galata Tower; SARAYBURNU can be reached by bus or taxi. 💰 Ticket price: The ticket price varies according to the cruise company and itinerary. You can book at local travel agencies or online. The ticket price for the Galata Tower is about 25 lira. 🕘 Opening hours: Open all day, but the departure time of the cruise may be adjusted according to the season and weather conditions; the opening hours of the Galata Tower are 09:00-18:00 every day. The above is detailed information about the three must-visit places in Istanbul. When visiting these places, please pay attention to local customs and safety matters, and hope you have a pleasant time in Istanbul! 💖🌈

Night in Istanbul: Turns out romance can really make one cry!

The world capital Istanbul, in addition to its long history and cultural background, also has charming evening winds, sunsets and night views Blowing the wind of the Bosphorus Strait, watching the seagulls circling on the sea In a trance, it seems to travel back to Constantinople, Byzantium a thousand years ago Ferry location: In the old city of Istanbul, navigate to the Eminönü ferry terminal, and you can take it with a local transportation card

Exploring Turkey: Sea, Sunsets, and a Taste of Adventure!

During this trip to Turkey, we've been guided by the principle of "try everything in life" (kids, remember, this motto doesn't include drugs, street food, or bringing questionable people into your home). Our journey with @tuirussia was wonderful, a delightful reminder of the sea, even though Turkey's borders are closing from the 15th. They say they'll reopen on June 1st, and trips will become cheaper, so vacationing on the Mediterranean coast is still a possibility. Where do you plan to go this summer?

First stop of the Turkey trip, Istanbul. Asia on the right, Europe on the left. The weather is nice, the scenery is beautiful, and the Turkish people are very hospitable. The expenses are much higher than before.

2023 newly opened Istanbul Peninsula Hotel, so fragrant!

Peninsula_Istanbul_Extra Large Luxury Bosphorus View Balcony Room: This is the tenth Peninsula hotel I have stayed in, and currently the one that embodies the highest level of Peninsula hotels worldwide (let's see if it will still be the highest in the second half of this year). It opened on Valentine's Day this year, and the morale and well-trained staff of the Istanbul Peninsula Hotel are evident. The airport pick-up comes with a dedicated exit and fast clearance service, and since it is still Ramadan today, the entry process was fast. I don't know much about cars, but this Mercedes feels more luxurious than the Maybach at the Astana Regency, and for some reason, this hotel doesn't seem to have the option of a Rolls-Royce. From getting off the car to checking in the room, there were about seven or eight welcoming staff along the way, which surprised me a little. I was upgraded to the Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View with Balcony facing the old palace. Yes, you can probably guess from the name that this Peninsula hotel follows the old tradition of Peninsula hotels, with extremely detailed room types! The advantage of detailed room types is obvious, that is, the possibility of guests feeling cheated by website photos is greatly reduced, which is conducive to maintaining the hotel's reputation, and it also makes it difficult for the hotel to be taken advantage of by various programs such as FHR. Judging from the handwriting, this welcome card was really handwritten by the general manager himself. When I first stayed at the Peninsula Shanghai, I was also shocked by the general manager's personally handwritten welcome card. Later, when I went to the Peninsula Shanghai again, I found that this program was no longer available... The welcome cake in the room tasted good, and the champagne was naturally the Peninsula's joint Deutz (I don't know how their cooperation model is, it seems that the Peninsula does not fully own Deutz). As for the technology in the room, needless to say, it is the Peninsula's killer feature. Room service dining still reflects the Peninsula's high standards. Unlike many luxury hotels, the Peninsula's site selection logic is straightforward, targeting the metropolis that serves both business and entertainment (Manila was actually quite competitive back then). So far, there are no resorts, and based on this logic, it is safe to say that the Peninsula's choice of Istanbul is not surprising at all. Located in the true heart of Istanbul, the Peninsula's pricing is actually very reasonable, with room prices only slightly ahead of the local first-tier hotels, but with a significant increase in price starting from the panoramic suites, which sets it apart from all other hotels. Compared to the Istanbul Oriental Mandarin, where we stayed on the same day last year, the Peninsula has a better view from the suite and is more conveniently located, so the price is almost twice that of the Oriental Mandarin.

Watch the sunrise from east to west.

The Bosphorus Strait runs through the largest city in Turkey, Istanbul, forming part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia. The old city of Istanbul is located on the west coast of the Bosphorus Strait on the European side, with the sunrise on the east coast of Asia, and the rise and fall of the world is performed here.

istanbul

the best nice place

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great to be in @Istanbul #istanbul bosphorous

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istanbul

Amazing place with lots of nice people. You can take a cruise to look at the whole city. In addition to that, blue mosque are currently in renovation so u can skip this entirely (trust me). Afterall one of the best trip that I have and hope u guys do travel n see the only country where east meet the west. Thanks

istanbul

istanbul is a dream city

Fishing time in istanbul

Fishing time ❤️ Enjoy

Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul's lifeline: boat tour Bosphorus detailed Bosphorus, then a mouthwash name, but people who have visited here, but always keep it in mind, and With a mouthful of words, I will come back next time. It is like a witness in a wedding hall, witnessing the perfect combination of Europe and Asia. Witnessed their historical changes and witnessed their soft extradition of tradition and modernity. The Turks have said that they have not been to Turkey since they have been to Istanbul. I have not seen Istanbul since I have not seen the beauty of the Bosphorus. On the strait, the last second I saw the luxurious and luxurious palace, which was attracted by the traditional huts listed as World Heritage in the last second. The people in the last minute were still in Europe, and the next minute came. Asia is leisurely. Why choose the Bosphorus? The Bosphorus is 30 kilometers long and is a natural strait formed by the millennium crustal movement. It is the only way to enter the Black Sea, and it is also the dividing line between Eurasia, making Istanbul the only city across Eurasia. The best way to travel the strait: In addition to its special location, it is also a place for people to entertain. The best way to swim the strait is to take a cruise. Regular cruise tickets are also very cheap, ranging from 12 to 15 lire, starting at the pier, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. From the pier to the direction of the Black Sea, walking along the shores of the coast, the deep blue waters rise and fall, the size of the boat either parked or shuttled. With the flight of seagulls, the palaces, mosques, villas of the rich, and fishermen who are leisurely fishing can also cross the two Eurasian bridges to see the city. Break into the carriage island - Prince Island Recommended reason: a villa is covered with a cluster of bougainvillea and oleander, the road can be seen everywhere The stray cat, two people stop and go, feel the quiet holiday time on Prince Island. The Prince Island is called Prince Island because it used to be the place where the princes were exiled during the Byzantine period. Now it is the place where the rich live. There are three ways to visit the island: riding a carriage, cycling, walking, sitting Carriage, riding a carriage is the most convenient and labor-saving way, the price of a carriage is 50 lire, the whole journey is 40 minutes. arrival mode

Istanbul, Turkey has historically been the target of competition among nations. Cultural integration and changes are also frequent. One of the reasons is that it has an excellent geographical location. The Bosphorus in Istanbul is a narrow waterway that communicates between the Black Sea and the Maramal Sea. Who controls this strait is equivalent to controlling the economic lifeline of countries along the Black Sea, while controlling foreign cargo entering the Black Sea coast. The Bosphorus is also the dividing line between the European part of Istanbul and the Asian part. The bridge is connected by a bridge. Pedestrians can travel to and from the two sides by self-driving, taxiing, taking a tram, taking a boat or walking. One water sees two continents and one bridge sees two continents becoming one of the most unique landscapes of Turkey and even the entire Eurasian continent. Every day, many fishing enthusiasts are fishing on the Galata Bridge connecting the two continents. This bridge is also a famous viewing bridge. There is a sightseeing platform at the bottom of the bridge to make it easy for visitors to take pictures. The west side of the Bosphorus is the historic city of Istanbul, with more cultural monuments than the modern urban areas of Asia. Ruins such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Pasar, and Groundwater Palace have a long history. A large number of tourists take pictures and punch cards on the viewing platform under the Galata Bridge every day. The Galata Tower in Asia and the mosques in Europe are the main framing background. The ancient buildings, the slowly moving passenger ships, the modern bridges, the blue waters, and the blue sky without impurities make up the most beautiful paintings.

In general, the Shangri-La Hotel has a Chi SPA. At the Shangri-La Hotel, Bosphorus, Istanbul, in addition to the traditional spa, there is also a special experience for the Turkish bath, also known by the locals as Haman Hammam.. I was led to a room with a large stone bed. I put on a cloth apron and stretched my legs on the belly stone. This is the first time I experienced a Turkish bath, so I also Record the whole process with interest. The bath starts from the back and then the front, then washes and shampoos. 1. The masseur is pouring it all over my body with the hot water in the sink, then rubbing it with my hands with a towel glove, a bit like our domestic helping bath; repeated twice, the body dirt is Pick it up and rinse with water. 2. Use a brush with a foam made of scented body lotion, mint, etc., gently apply to the whole body before applying a full body massage. This process is the most comfortable, and it is said that these foams not only have a clean function, but also anti-inflammatory and pain relief. 3. Rinse the entire body of the bubble, the masseur will use the body membrane made of milk and honey to smear and massage one side to fully nourish the body. Wash your face and wash your face, then sit up and wash your hair. The last step is to get you up and rinse your body with hot, warm and cold water to shrink pores and firm skin. In this way, after more than an hour, the Turkish bath is over, and then I feel the blood is smooth and the whole body is refreshing!

In this wonderfully surrounded Istanbul, the ferry was once the main means of transportation for people, so taking a boat trip to the Bosphorus is a great pleasure. Visitors usually board the ship at the Hilkeki Pier. The cruise ship is first driven by the European region. After returning to the second Eurasian Sea-crossing Bridge, the return journey is based on the Asian region. The whole process takes about one and a half hours. When you are driving in the strait, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait and carefully appreciate the wonders of this famous city. When the cruise ship came out of the port, there were endless seagulls flying towards us. They are flying under the blue sky and following our ships on the sea. Because they know, we will definitely give them delicious food. The Bosphorus Bridge was built in 1973 and is the largest suspension bridge in Europe and the fourth largest suspension bridge in the world. There are 6 cars in parallel on the bridge, and 100,000 vehicles pass through the bridge every day. In the middle of the bridge, a white line is drawn conspicuously. This is the symbol of the boundary between Europe and Asia. It can be seen in the distance. The Rumeli Fortress and the Anadolu Fortress are across the strait, just like the guardians of Istanbul. Above the two forts is the second Eurasian sea-crossing bridge "Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge". The cruise ship then turned around and then returned along the Asian region.

By boat browsing ## It should be said that it is the best way to experience the sea view of Istanbul. It is divided into many kinds of tickets. It is recommended not to choose too long, so far. The entire itinerary enjoys the fascinating scenery on both sides of the Marmara Strait and the famous Eurasia Bridge (both old and new). The scenes of the birds fighting for food are spectacular, and you can take some photos with SLR. said that the tour boat is actually a high-class ferry boat. The two sides of the strait are very beautiful. The two countries have a good view. When the weather is good, the sponge is sparkling and the ticket itself is not expensive. I suggest you buy it yourself. Tickets, do not look for locals to buy. Blowing the sea breeze, music. #Where to go to New Years Day