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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: A Panoramic Tour between Europe and Asia
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1,045 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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(1045 Ratings)
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Betty
Jul 31, 2024
Lovely Cruise & Lovely Crew - I was overwhelmed by all the Bosphorus boat tour options - there really is something at every price point - but few offered a stop over on the Asian side, which is harder to visit unless you’re willing to brave Istanbuls public transportation system. I also found the fact that we had a live guide and the group was limited to 40 ppl max more appealing than listening to an audio tour. I was even more pleased onboard with the crews hospitality & service! We were served snacks, tea and Turkish coffee at end of trips, and they offered an additional menu for alcoholic drinks. This was well worth it!!
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Arianan422
Jul 17, 2024
Tour of turkey - The View were amazing, the speaker gave through descriptions and even took us on a short little adventure to a delicious yogurt and ice cream spot
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Opinionatedfoodie
Jul 15, 2024
Terrific and enjoyable introduction to Istanbul - Excellent experience. Our guide, Denis, provided historical commentary on the parts of the city and the buildings we cruised by and a good orientation to present day Istanbul. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and perfectly fluent in English.
It was a blistering hot day, but it was cool and breezy on board. The number of passengers was quite small, about a dozen or so. Snacks and drinks were provided. The 15-minute stop on the Asian side of the city included an optional visit to a yoghurt stand.
We took this on our first full day in Istanbul and felt very oriented to the city afterward. It was a delightful and rewarding two and a half hours. Highly recommend.
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Pelleasphiladelphia
Jul 8, 2024
Loved this! - This 2.5 hour cruise feels like an essential way to get to know Istanbul and it is certainly relaxing. It’s a really nice small yacht with comfortable seating. Lots of space to relax. You take a cruise up river, cross to the Asian side, then explore a town for 20 mins and come back. A really great guide narrated about half of it and it was honestly interesting the entire time.
They treat you with free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks throughout (alcohol is for sale). We felt well pampered. And the views are amazing. A must do and well worth the money.
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Discover65294057326
Jun 6, 2024
Nothing to grumble about. Wonderful trip, saw and learned a lot. - Top experience. Nice boat, good to sit in. Sun and shade. Wonderful to have the wind at the front of the boat at warm temperatures. Good service. Nice guide. Clearly understandable in English. 2.5 hours of sailing with a short stop to eat yogurt at a friendly cafe. Nothing pushy. Considering the pushy experience in Istanbul itself, this was a relief. Worth the money.
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Glenj30
Jun 2, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent tour. The yacht was beautiful and the crew provided a very friendly service with a selection of nuts, fruit, a bagel with cheese, water and tea. The guide was incredibly knowledgable and the sights and scenery stunning. Highly recommended.
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Renetai2019
May 31, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Amazing trip! The staff was friendly and spoke fluent English, all the people were friendly, snack was nice and enough. Recommended!
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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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Greengargoyles
May 21, 2024
Excellent cruise - Great trip. Our guide was friendly, informative and entertaining. A perfect afternoon - 2,5 hours was exactly the right amount of time for us.
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