Everything went smoothly from the pickup at the cruise port to the return to the port. Our “guide” was very good at giving commentary along the way, and inserted lots of humor, making the cruise very enjoyable as well as informative. We were served bowls of local nuts, small sandwiches, sliced apples and pears, water and tea. A great experience!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide
- Turkish Coffee
- Hotel Transfer (if option selected)
- Savory pastries freshly baked and served onboard
- Authentic Turkish coffee served with traditional Turkish delight
- Some snacks, cookies, mini sandwiches, fruits, hot and soft drinks as complimentaries.
Excludes
- Hotel transfers (unless the transfer option is selected)
- Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The operator company contacts guests on the day before to confirm the pick up point and time if option selected.
Itinerary
Set sail on this epic journey between Europe and Asia on Istanbul's beautiful Bosphorus Strait. Along your ride, you will see wonders of both East and West sailing through this lovely waterway separating Europe and Asia, accompanied by a multilingual guide. Stopover on the Asian side and explore Kanlica, which stands in defiance of time, is one of the most beautiful districts in Istanbul.
Second Empire Palace of Ottoman which has built in 19th Century.
The largest town of Bosphorus on European Side.
One of the most viewed district of Bosphorus under Bosphorus Bridge.
The first bridge which connects two continents in the World.
Most popular entertainment area of Bosphorus.
The greatest and oldest moniment of Bosphorus which has built in 1452 to conquer Istanbul.
The Second bridge of Bosphorus which has built in 1988.
Enjoy a relaxing stop in either Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca, where you can step ashore on the Asian side, stroll along the waterfront, explore charming streets, and soak in the peaceful, authentic atmosphere of Istanbul away from the crowds. You can also visit the beautiful gardens of Beylerbeyi Palace.
The hunting Pavillion of Ottoman Sultan.
Çırağan Palace, the summer palace of Ottomans.
Kuleli Military Academy, which is one of the greatest place on Bosphorus, built in 19th Century for modernisation of Ottoman Army.
Most popular town of Asian Side of Bosphorus with TV shows acting.
The biggest district of Bosphorus in Asian Side and one of the most important public transportation connection center.
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Reviews
Thank very much for this wonderful trip
Melih was a great guide and the trip was well organized, not crowded and very tastefully done. I would definitely recommend this Bosphorus cruise.
I truly enjoyed this tour. Very organized, pleasant vibes, the views were fahtastic and the Guide Melih was the most decent and informative ever. Thank you for this trip we truly enjoyed it.
Wonderful experience and information
Beautiful boat, great cruise, awesome way to see the Strait
Great boat and crew. Did a fantastic job
Tour was just as expected and described in write up. Great crew on the boat and entertaining description of the sites of Istanbul. Asian side stop was short,
Awesome experience! We highly recommend them!
Lovely boat, accommodating staff, loved our guide Much nicer than big tourist boats
Excellent tour. Pick up was right on time. The boat was fantastic, as was the guide. Went to a local mosque on the Asian side for a glimpse of what daily life wax like.
Thank you, great trip in Istanbul.
Uncrowded beautiful boat with commentry explaining the buildings and landmarks along The Bosphorus. 30 min stop on the Asian side. Fabulous relaxing afternoon, nice snacks tean and coffee. Can purchase alcohol if desired.
Incredible experience! Tour guide was investing and knowledgeable. We had questions during the tour, he was happy to engage. The snacks were tasty. This is a fantastic way to get some history and see the sights along the Bosphorus.
Very nice experience and good staff.
Amazing views, insightful commentary and altogether a great relaxing experience.
Really good chill trip. Felt luxury. Highly recommend if you want to see what Istanbul looks like from the bosphorous
It's the best way to see the Bosphorus, comfortable, well informed and lovely. It summarizes the essential for a 1st - or in my case- last time.
The morning cruise was a lovely & relaxing. A great way to see the city from a different perspective. Istanbul is certainly a beautiful city to view from the water. Things all ran smoothly with great pre tour communication. The yacht was extremely comfortable. Not crowded with plenty of places to spread out. The snacks provided were a nice touch. All staff were extremely helpful. I would recommend this
Great hospitality and rich in histories with great views. Emre is our superhost.
My husband and I had a great time on this Bosphorus cruise. Communication was always on point. We received a text the day prior confirming pick up time and what to expect. We got picked up from our hotel the day of and the cruise was wonderful. The light snacks hit just right as we’d already had breakfast earlier in the morning. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this cruise option.
Very nice day out on the water. The ship is new and very well appointed. The main guide is very knowledgeable and did a great job of giving a fun narrative of the Bosphorus and its sights.
Very relaxed crew and experience. Felt very comfortable from the first minute to the last. Highly recommend
This was an EXCELLENT value. Tour was incredibly informative, friendly, and well organized. Cannot recommend this more.
Nice trip, informative, with some nice snacks, coffee, tea etc. decent value for money too.
My family really enjoyed this! The staff provided transportation to/from our hotel, snacks and drinks on board, and even blankets to stay warm. The boat ride is very smooth and we saw a lot along on the shoreline (with commentary!). The cruise includes a quick 15 min stop on the Asian side of the Bosphorus for some Turkish yogurt with honey. Great way to spend an afternoon!
The crew and the team were very friendly and welcoming, we enjoyed the cruise. Great snacks too. Highly recommended
This is worth every penny. Amazing experience with a very interesting guide through out the trip. The team is very friendly. Emin Satman was an amazing host.
We have had a wonderful time on this Bosphorus cruise ! Even though it was raining we were given warm blankets and plenty of chai and coffee and snacks including really tasty Turkish yogurt. Emin showed us some very personal attention and even showed us how to read our Turkish coffee grounds ! We really appreciate all this company did for us !
Good experience to see the east and west of Istanbul. Admission fee was reasonable. Length of visit was adequate. Good pick up and drop off.
Great hospitality on the boat and very informative tour. The guide and the crew were friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyable excursion
We were a family of 4 with two small kids. The team has been able to make the experience mind blowing for everybody! Wonderful service, great people, and lots of trivia we didn’t know!
Guide Murat very good Nicely catered we only had 15 minutes on Asian side - so not a lot of time, that said, it looks no different to European side, there's no indication or 'signs' you've changed continent Really lovely boat Clean toilets Small group Music was a little loud but I didn’t ask to turn it down either
Great experience, the views are magnificent, and the staff is amazing. Specially Emin that helped me read my fortune after I drank my Turkish coffee. Very nice ambience, ship is great and not crowded. Staff is very attentive to all your needs and very friendly. A very good experience, I recommend.
Excellent way to see the beauty of Istanbul from the Bosporus. Our guide Elon was very friendly and helpful. And the other guides had with plenty of interesting facts along the way. Highly recommended
Amazing experience, Fantastic staff. The narrator of the cruise was very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed it. Emin was an amazing host.
It’s really value for money , clean smooth boat , personnel quite good , informative and fun . Really a tour to make once in Istanbul
The boat was very well maintained and the crew very polite. Although the day was windy and lots of waves, i didn’t get sick all feel anything bad
We had a wonderful family outing on a luxurious yacht along the Bosphorus. The experience was very well organised from start to finish, with seamless pick-up and attentive service throughout the cruise. The staff were warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, always making sure we were comfortable during the journey. Light snacks and drinks were served on board, and the guide provided engaging narration about the sights we passed along the way, which made the cruise both relaxing and informative. A highlight was the short stop on the Asian side to enjoy some delicious local yoghurt and honey — a lovely touch. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience for the whole family.
The entire trip was very well coordinated by the guides, the information along the way was informative and interesting. A truly enjoyable experience.
What a great cruise and best way to see the wonderful of Istanbul. Crew were great, boat super comfortable and guide amazing. A must do.
I am so glad that I chose this tour of the Bosphorous. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and had a good sense of humor. There were wonderful photography opportunities consistently throughout the tours duration.
Excellent experience! Great crew and guide and just fantastic! We went as a family, nice snacks and really enjoyed it!!
It was great to have a nice sized boat with only 30 people. Plenty of places to sit and move around without be img at all crowded. Great guide and sites/views.
Lots of walking with a very knowledgeable guide. Saw mosques, palaces, bazaar. It was a great day and we enjoyed it very much
It was amazing experience from the staff to the sights the beautiful visual of Istanbul from the Bosphorus Explorer Cruise with Asian Side Visit. Highly recommend Sincerely US -Florida travelers
Great experience with entertaining narration and good service. Recommended! Friendly staff and interesting tour. Nice way to see a bit of the city.
Absolutely beautiful experience. Top tier service and amazing views as you ride through the bosporus on a beautiful boat. The tour guide gave great insight on both the european and asian sides of Istanbul. Would 100% go again!
Excellent experience. Insightful, and relaxing at the same time. I would recommend it! They provided breakfast, tea, and so.
Awesome experience and crew! An incredible visit in a amazing city. Fully recommended for a different perspective of the city
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