Day Cruises in Turkey

Spend an unforgettable day on the water during this full-day cruise from Marmaris Bay to Adaköy from Marmaris. After being picked up from hotel by a friendly local guide you'll be transported to a spacious sightseeing boat with plenty of room in both the shade and the sun. Spend time cruising around gorgeous Marmaris Bay on your way to Adaköy, home to amazing natural phosphorus caves, which you will have time to explore. Feast on a freshly prepared lunch and enjoy unlimited beverages throughout the day, as well as plenty of free time to explore the area on your own. You'll be dropped back at your hotel at the end of the tour.

Have a luxurious Istanbul experience aboard a private yacht. Transfer from your hotel or cruise ship and head out onto the Bosphorus Strait with your boat. Take in views of the Ciragan and Dolmbahce Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress, and historical Ottoman mansions. Enjoy tea and coffee onboard.

Experience the many faces of Istanbul in one day on this small-group tour. Explore the Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, visit the Asian side for panoramic city views from Camlica Hill, and enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise between the continents on a Bosphorus cruise. Plus, visit other attractions often missed off itineraries, including the Fener Greek Patriarchate and Spice Market. Transport, lunch, and Sultanahmet and Taksim hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take a breather from Istanbul's crowds and enjoy lunch on the water on this 5-hour Bosphorus and Black sea sightseeing cruise. Glide by landmarks such as the Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Bridge, and sail onto the Black Sea to swim at the fishing village of Poyrazköy or see the medieval castle at Anadolu KavaāŸā±. An onboard Turkish lunch, snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Gaze over land and sea on this 3-hour guided Istanbul city tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Aboard a comfy coach discover the lively neighborhoods of Fener and Balat and drive along the Golden Horn for spectacular views. With your expert guide experience the vibrant Spice Bazaar and then board a charming sightseeing cruise to traverse the Bosphorus viewing highlights like the Bosphorus Bridge and Rumeli Fortress.

Spend a day exploring the Turkish Riviera's stunning scenery on this adventurous tour. Following pickup from your Marmaris hotel and a safety briefing, hop in your Jeep and go for an off-road tour through the region's hills and forests, enjoying panoramic views as you go. Next, transfer to a boat and journey to Incekum Bay, where you can dine on board and swim. Continue to Cleopatra Island - so named because the Egyptian Queen was said to spend time here - for further sunbathing and paddling before returning to your hotel.

Discover the picturesque neighborhoods along the Bosphorus on this 1-hour cruise from vibrant Ortakoy, including hotel pick-up and bus transfers. Pass a scenic panorama of elegant mansions, palaces and mosques, and enjoy views of Istanbul's European and Asian sides. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Ortakoy to stroll around the market or visit the grand Ortakoy Mosque.

Enjoy sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling away from the crowds on this relaxing full-day cruise from Alanya. Soak up the scenery from the top deck as you sail around the Pirates, Phosphorous and Lovers caves, try your hand at snorkeling or fishing (equipment provided), and swim in the tranquil Mediterranean bays, then tuck into a generous buffet lunch onboard.

Spend a day exploring the Dalyan Delta by boat on an excursion from Marmaris. Travel through the networks of water channels, stopping off to eat lunch, to enjoy the mud baths and sulfur springs, and to relax on the natural reserve of Turtle Beach.

Embark on a memorable boat tour through Turkey's Green Canyon on this full-day tour, departing from Alanya. Meet your friendly local guide in Alanya, then venture to to the Green Canyon, where you'll kick back in a comfortable boat and set off on a scenic cruise across the Green Lake. Admire the views of woodlands and dramatic mountains as your guide tells you about the history of this region.

Escape the city for a scenic cruise around the Mediterranean on this 6-hour catamaran tour from Alanya, including lunch on-board. Lounge around on deck, enjoy swimming or snorkelling, and look out for dolphins and sea turtles, as you float past Alanya Castle and explore the Pirates, Lovers and Phosphorus caves.

Celebrate New Years Eve between two continents on this Bosphorus night cruise. Transfer from your hotel to the boat, and enjoy views of the city's shore as you sail down the Strait. Eat a traditional Turkish dinner onboard and watch a variety of entertainment, including belly dancing, traditional folk dances, and a live DJ performance. Enjoy unlimited drinks and sip champagne at midnight.

Visit a traditional spice bazaar, cruise the Bosphorus Strait, then take a shopping tour of Istanbul's distinctive handicrafts on a 7-hour city tour that includes round-trip transfer from your hotel or port. This guided tour offers an overview of the city sights, with all entrance fees included, and transport on an air-conditioned coach.

ISTANBUL CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Explore Istanbul with your own personal guide on a full-day tour of the city that includes a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise aboard a private yacht. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you visit a stunning palace and mosque, and soak up the exotic scents of the Spice Bazaar. Walk through the atmospheric neighborhood of Ortakoy, then leave the shore behind for a luxurious cruise. Watch the sun set over the Bosphorus while you discover unforgettable views of waterside villages, palaces and ports.

A cruise along the Bosphorus is a must for visitors to Istanbul and this full-day  tour will take you all the way to the Black Sea. Sail past landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Rumeli Fortress; ride the cable car from Pierre Loti hill; and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board.

Enjoy a unique view of Istanbul as you glide along the Bosphorus, passing landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace, Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus Bridge. This 1.5-hour small-group cruise includes hotel transfers and affords spectacular views of both the European and Asian sides.

Experience a beautiful boat ride along the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn and wander the Spice Bazaar on this 3.5-hour guided tour in Istanbul. On this tour, you will discover the colorful Spice Bazaar and elegant Rüstem Pasha Mosque before spending the rest of the day sightseeing on the Bosphorus, a must-do in Istanbul. Explore the inlet to the Golden Horn which separates European Istanbul and capture amazing sights of Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus bridge and Dolmabahçe Palace. With serene coastal views of the Old City it's no wonder people can't seem to put their camera down as they cruise the Bosphorus Strait.

Enjoy a day of sun and scenery in the Taurus Mountains with a day-long excursion to the Green Canyon, where you'll cruise the beautiful reservoir on a two-deck boat. Enjoy unobstructed views of the landscape from an open observation deck atop the dam, enjoy a traditional lunch at the edge of the water, then cool off in the reservoir's clean, fresh water. This 7-hour Green Canyon trip includes lunch, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Side and other select locations.

Escape bustling Istanbul for a day with a small-group cruise trip to the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara. Board a ferry and admire landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque from the water as you cruise toward these nine, traffic-free islets. Dock at Buyukada and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour, restaurant lunch, and free time before your return ferry. Includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, ferry, horse-drawn carriage ride, and lunch.