Istanbul Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side
by History Travel Bosphorus Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€48Overview
This half-day Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul lasts about two and a half hours aboard a luxury yacht. The cruise begins on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait, passing landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, known for its 19th-century architecture, and the Bosphorus Bridge, the first bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of the city. The route continues past Suada Club, the only natural island in the Bosphorus, and the upscale Bebek district. The yacht then sails by Rumeli Fortress, a historic fortress built in 1453, and Kucuksu Pavilion, an Ottoman hunting house featuring Baroque and Rococo architecture. The cruise includes a stop of about 15 minutes at Beylerbeyi, a fishing village on the Asian side famous for its Turkish yogurt and ice cream. After the stopover, the yacht passes the Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi), a historic tower on a small islet with a restaurant and café. The route continues past Kuleli Sahil Military High School and along the coastline of Istanbul’s Old City, where sights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar are visible from the water. The cruise ends near Galataport, Istanbul’s international cruise terminal. Onboard amenities include restrooms, WiFi, snacks, bottled water, tea, and coffee. A guide provides commentary throughout the trip. Hotel transfer is available as an optional extra if selected at booking. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
View the 19th-century Ottoman Empire’s second imperial palace from the sea, notable for its grand architecture.
Bosphorus Bridge
See the first Bosphorus Bridge, built in 1973, which was the first permanent crossing connecting Istanbul’s two continents.
Suada Club
Pass by the only natural island in the Bosphorus, owned by the Galatasaray Sports Club.
Bebek
View one of Istanbul’s well-known and upscale celebrity neighborhoods along the waterfront.
Rumeli Fortress
Observe the fortress built in 1453 as part of the conquest of Constantinople, located on the Bosphorus shore.
Beylerbeyi
Stop for about 15 minutes at this fishing village on Istanbul’s Asian side, famous for Turkish yogurt and ice cream.
15 min
Kucuksu Pavilion
See the Ottoman Sultan’s hunting lodge on the Bosphorus, an example of Baroque and Rococo architectural styles.
Kuleli Sahil
Pass the large Military High School built during the late Ottoman period as part of army modernization, still functioning today.
KIz Kulesi
View the Maiden’s Tower on a small islet at the Bosphorus entrance, historically used as a lighthouse, quarantine, and radar station, now a tourist site with a restaurant and café.
Old City of Istanbul
Sail along the Historical Peninsula, which was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years and the Ottoman Empire for 450 years. This area includes landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Archeology Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. The view is from the sea on a luxury yacht.
Galataport
End the cruise near Istanbul’s modern international cruise terminal.
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFk3tXB51tnggpN46 Our staff will be waiting for you holding a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
End point
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFk3tXB51tnggpN46 Our staff will be waiting for you holding a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side
by History Travel Bosphorus Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€48Overview
This half-day Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul lasts about two and a half hours aboard a luxury yacht. The cruise begins on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait, passing landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, known for its 19th-century architecture, and the Bosphorus Bridge, the first bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of the city. The route continues past Suada Club, the only natural island in the Bosphorus, and the upscale Bebek district. The yacht then sails by Rumeli Fortress, a historic fortress built in 1453, and Kucuksu Pavilion, an Ottoman hunting house featuring Baroque and Rococo architecture. The cruise includes a stop of about 15 minutes at Beylerbeyi, a fishing village on the Asian side famous for its Turkish yogurt and ice cream. After the stopover, the yacht passes the Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi), a historic tower on a small islet with a restaurant and café. The route continues past Kuleli Sahil Military High School and along the coastline of Istanbul’s Old City, where sights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar are visible from the water. The cruise ends near Galataport, Istanbul’s international cruise terminal. Onboard amenities include restrooms, WiFi, snacks, bottled water, tea, and coffee. A guide provides commentary throughout the trip. Hotel transfer is available as an optional extra if selected at booking. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
View the 19th-century Ottoman Empire’s second imperial palace from the sea, notable for its grand architecture.
Bosphorus Bridge
See the first Bosphorus Bridge, built in 1973, which was the first permanent crossing connecting Istanbul’s two continents.
Suada Club
Pass by the only natural island in the Bosphorus, owned by the Galatasaray Sports Club.
Bebek
View one of Istanbul’s well-known and upscale celebrity neighborhoods along the waterfront.
Rumeli Fortress
Observe the fortress built in 1453 as part of the conquest of Constantinople, located on the Bosphorus shore.
Beylerbeyi
Stop for about 15 minutes at this fishing village on Istanbul’s Asian side, famous for Turkish yogurt and ice cream.
15 min
Kucuksu Pavilion
See the Ottoman Sultan’s hunting lodge on the Bosphorus, an example of Baroque and Rococo architectural styles.
Kuleli Sahil
Pass the large Military High School built during the late Ottoman period as part of army modernization, still functioning today.
KIz Kulesi
View the Maiden’s Tower on a small islet at the Bosphorus entrance, historically used as a lighthouse, quarantine, and radar station, now a tourist site with a restaurant and café.
Old City of Istanbul
Sail along the Historical Peninsula, which was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years and the Ottoman Empire for 450 years. This area includes landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Archeology Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. The view is from the sea on a luxury yacht.
Galataport
End the cruise near Istanbul’s modern international cruise terminal.
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFk3tXB51tnggpN46 Our staff will be waiting for you holding a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
End point
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFk3tXB51tnggpN46 Our staff will be waiting for you holding a VELENA TRAVEL signboard. We kindly ask all guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.