Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: A Panoramic Tour between Europe and Asia
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970 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Experience the beauty of Istanbul from the water on a 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise. See iconic landmarks, visit a charming village, and indulge in delicious yogurt. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the Bosphorus electrify the traveler by its light, but it also intoxicates him by the white incandescence of the sun on its bosom with blue sky pouring into it. It runs through the city of Istanbul, splitting it into two halves the city built on seven hills and described by one of her early foreign lovers, Julia Pardoe: Its clear calm sky, its glittering sea, its amphitheater of thickly-peopled hills, its geographical position, its political importance and above all, its surprising novelty, tend to make every day in that gorgeous scene, and under that sunny sky, a season of intense enjoyment.
What's Included
- Fruits
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Small sandwiches
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Pick - up & Drop Off Services
Additional Information
Luxury Yacht Cruise at Dawn Through Bosphorus
Experience both the European and Asian parts of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour sailing journey through the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit an enchanting village on the Asian side and taste the most scrumptious yogurt one can find.
The optimal way to explore Istanbul is from the waterfront! Hop on board our double-decker yacht, the SUNSET BOSPHORUS YACHT, for a memorable Istanbul scenic boat ride. A panoramic view of the Bosphorus Bridges, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden’s Tower, among others, is yours to enjoy.
During the 2.5-hour Bosphorus scenic boat ride, you have the freedom to roam between decks to capture the best views of Istanbul’s highlights. A seasoned guide will narrate the history related to the sights seen during the boat ride; the Bosphorus has an intriguing past and our guides have insider information not found in usual tourist materials. Discover why this is one of Istanbul’s most appreciated city scenic boat rides. Make your reservation now and come aboard for an exciting adventure with us!
Location
İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
İskele Yolu
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station)
Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE
We will be holding our company board, VELENA TRAVEL
We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(970 Ratings)
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Tony
May 29, 2024
Fabulous, relaxing, educational, enjoyable - The entire tour was a pleasure. Well organised (text with extra directions once you make your booking). Amazing boat and staff, really friendly happy staff - yummy snacks. The guide was a gem, fabulous sense of humour. Very educational - information on Turkish music, movies, real estate, history, architecture. What a fabulous day, even when the trip came to the conclusion our tour guide was giving us tips on restaurants and other attractions.
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Nazeema
May 29, 2024
A great way to see both sides of Istanbul in a single outing. - Great time on a really fancy yacht. Friendly yet professional crew with a very knowledgeable guide who also has an excellent sense of humor.
A special treat were the yogurt loving dogs at the stopover on the Asian side.
Although the yacht was fairly full, it was sufficiently spacious to not feel crowded.
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Ihavebinevrywhere
May 6, 2024
good hotel - The boat was great and the food was good but the alexsander statue was so good and i loved is. But i playd Brawl stars all day and got ten rank 25
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Felix
Apr 18, 2024
Completely satisfied! - A very interesting, beautiful and relaxed sightseeing tour.
The guide was very friendly and open to all questions.
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Lauren
Apr 17, 2024
Beautiful Bosphorus - Gorgeous boat. Not busy. Felt like a private trip. Lovely staff and informative. Stopover in Asia to get yoghurt and honey. Very enjoyable and would recommend.
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Bernard_l
Apr 8, 2024
Very interesting and really recommended - The guide was very knowledgeable, had the answers on our more difficult questions. The staff provided snacks and drinks during the more than 2 hour cruise.
It was a great afternoon.
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S417vokatrins
Apr 6, 2024
Unique experience! - The Bosphorus Yacht Cruise was a great experience for the whole family! Starting with the top service from the staff and a great tour guide who provided us with all the important information and lovely anecdotes about the sights in a very entertaining way.
You can't experience Istanbul more beautifully than from the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe!
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Janarp9538wy
Feb 29, 2024
A super entertaining experience. 😀 - It was very pleasant on the yacht, we didn't miss anything. We took lots of photos and had great weather. 👍
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Alexandclaires
Feb 24, 2024
Great afternoon cruise - A wonderful afternoon, enhanced by unusually sunny weather for February. Warm welcoming crew, great guide with a wealth of information and a dry sense of humour that made the tour both fascinating and good fun. This is relaxing and brilliant way to get an introduction to Istanbul. Thoroughly recommend.
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Wogan_d
Apr 3, 2024
Nice tour - check meeting point - Nice cruise and we had great weather. We had some small snacks, tea and coffee. Alcohol could be purchased.
The stop was 20 min and just enough to buy some food or have a drink.
Only problem was the meeting point which was not at Iskele yolu. A few hours before departure we received a text that it was at Kabatas square. Luckily we could take a taxi and were just on time
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