Bosphorus Strait - “This stunning strait, sometimes spelled Bosporus and sometimes Bosphorus, has been known by this name since ancient times. According to mythology, Io, the mistress of Jupiter, crossed it in the form of a cow. It is similar to the Dardanelles in length, breadth, and current, and like it, serves as a narrow divide between Europe and Asia. However, it has many unique features. Instead of being a solitary stream between deserted shores, it is a lively body of water, winding through banks adorned with palaces and villages, shaded by magnificent forest trees, presenting a new scene of bustling life at every mile.”

Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace is a palace-museum located in İstanbul. Built in the 19th century during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid, it served as a Presidential Residence after the foundation of the Republic until 1949. The palace hosted diplomatic meetings until 1984 when it was converted into a museum.

Ortakoy - Viewed from a Bosphorus cruise, the European side of the Bosphorus coastline appears as a string of villages, each with its own character and attractions, which is exactly what it was. Situated between the down-to-earth Beşiktaş and the upscale Kuruçeşme, Ortakoy lives up to its name, positioning itself somewhere in the middle (orta köy means ‘middle village’ in Turkish).

Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges spanning the Bosphorus Strait, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It extends from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes called the First Bosphorus Bridge.

Bebek Park - The name ‘Hallai’, the oldest known name of Bebek, dates back to the pre-Christian era and is sometimes written differently in various sources (Challae, Chilai, Khile). The area known as ‘Skallia’ on the piers is located right there.

Rumeli Fortress - Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating back to 1452. It was constructed by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is located on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point, approximately 660 meters wide.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.

Kanlica Meydani - Kanlica is a well-known district in the Beykoz area of Istanbul. It is situated between Anadoluhisarı and Çubuklu, on the northern side of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge on the Anatolian side.

Anadolu Hisari Fort - The Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.

Kucuksu Pavilion - Commissioned by Sultan Abd-ul-Mejid I (1823–1861) and designed by architects Garabet Amira Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan in the neo-baroque style, the palace was completed in 1857. It replaced a two-story timber palace built during the reign of Mahmud I (1696–1754) by his Grand Vizier Divittar Mehmed Pasha, and was later used by Selim III (1761–1808) and Mahmud II (1785–1839).

Beylerbeyi Palace - Often described as a smaller version of Dolmabahce Palace but without the crowds, Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Beylerbeyi Palace) was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, it served as a grand summer home and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries.

KIz Kulesi - Meaning “Maiden’s Tower” in Turkish, the name comes from a legend: a Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 from a snake bite. To protect her, he placed her in this tower built on a rock in the Bosphorus, isolated from the land to keep her safe from snakes.

Galata Tower - Built in 1348 during the expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople, the Romanesque-style tower was originally named Christea Turris (Tower of Christ). At 219.5 ft (66.9 m), Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul when it was constructed.