Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Along the Shore From Istanbul
4 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
Language Offered
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Overview
See Istanbul's fairy-tale skyline from the water on a 4-hour afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus, taking in ancient and modern sites along both sides of the strait. Spot elegant homes on the shoreline and Ottoman fortifications, the neighborhoods of Ortaköy, Bebek and Beşiktaş, deep bays and rambling palaces. Watch slender minarets and soaring domes drift by, then hear ancient legends about Kizkulesi, a Byzantine lighthouse on a tiny Bosphorus islet.
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Fully narrated tour
Tour is wheelchair accessible
Learn about local history
4-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul
Capture unobstructed images of Istanbul sights
Bonus visit: Istanbul's spice market
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Local guide
Cruise
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
Centrally located meeting points(Please contact your local supplier)
Departure Time
13:10pm or 13:30pm (depending on pick up point)
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your guide at a centrally-located meeting point, then set out from Sariyer or Kabataş pier to join the bustling, colorful boat traffic on the Bosphorus Strait. Pass the deep Tarabya Bay, where an exclusive marina is edged by grand homes and hotels, then see the distinctive wooden houses at Yenikoy. Learn why Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror built the dramatic Rumeli Fortress, whose stone parapets run all the way to the water's edge. Cruise past two dramatic Ottoman palaces - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi - where sultans lived in luxurious style until the end of the empire, and take in the ancient lighthouse that stands guard at the southern end of the strait. Make a bonus visit to the Spice Market, where you'll get a taste of everyday life in Istanbul. Browse vivid displays of spices and dried herbs, ripe fruit, flowers, produce and a remarkable variety of aphrodisiacs. Finish the day at the market, which is convenient to Old City restaurants, cafes and sights.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Meeting points to be announced
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.