Guided Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with 4 Stops and Lunch from Istanbul
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This six-hour boat tour in Istanbul covers the Bosphorus Strait and the Black Sea, including four stops and lunch on board. A guide provides commentary throughout the cruise. The trip begins with a visit to Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, built in the 15th century at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. If the fortress is closed on Mondays, guests have free time to explore Bebek neighborhood instead. The tour continues past Ortaköy, known for its location on the Bosphorus shore, and views of the Maiden’s Tower. The cruise stops at Anadolu Kavağı, a fishing village where guests can explore medieval ruins and have lunch featuring Turkish meze. There is also a swimming break in a bay near the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge. Additional sights along the route include Ottoman palaces such as Küçüksu Palace, Çırağan Palace, and the main 19th-century Ottoman palace, as well as notable mosques and the three suspension bridges connecting Europe and Asia. The private yacht includes a guide and lunch, but excludes gratuities, alcoholic drinks, and private transport.
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Itinerary
Rumeli Hisarı Fortress
Commissioned by Mehmed II in the 15th century, this fortress stands at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus and was important in the conquest of Constantinople. It is closed on Mondays; when closed, guests have free time to explore the Bebek neighborhood instead.
60 min
Ortaköy
A popular neighborhood on the Bosphorus shore, known for its waterfront location.
Maiden’s Tower
A historic tower located on a small islet near Istanbul’s shore.
Fishing Village
A fishing village of İstanbul passed by during the cruise.
60 min
Bosphorus Strait
Cruise along the strait that divides Europe and Asia.
Küçüksu Palace
A 19th-century hunting lodge used by Ottoman sultans.
30 min
Main Ottoman Palace
The primary palace of the Ottoman Empire dating from the 19th century.
Çırağan Palace
Palace from the 19th century associated with Sultan Abdülaziz.
Summer Palace of Ottoman Royalty
The palace used during summer by Ottoman rulers.
Mosque of Sultan Abdulmecid
A 19th-century mosque built by the Balyan family.
1st Bosphorus Suspension Bridge
The first suspension bridge in Istanbul, built in the 1970s connecting Europe and Asia.
2nd Bosphorus Suspension Bridge
The second suspension bridge constructed in the 1980s.
3rd Bosphorus Suspension Bridge
Built in 2013, this is the widest and highest bridge in Turkey. Guests have a swimming break at a nearby bay.
Swimming Break Bay
A bay near the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge where guests can swim during the tour.
Meeting point
Our partner travel agency for meeting with our guests.
End point
Our partner travel agency for meeting with our guests.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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