Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

Set sail on a cruise between Europe and Asia on Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait. See the wonders of both East and West from the water while accompanied by a multilingual guide. Stopover on the Asian side and explore Kanlica.
Travel in comfort on a luxury yacht
Travel in comfort on a luxury yacht
Listen to fluent tour guide
Listen to fluent tour guide
Snap photos of the city skyline
Snap photos of the city skyline
Explore Kanlica district
Explore Kanlica district

Details

Set sail on a cruise between Europe and Asia on Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait. See the wonders of both East and West from the water while accompanied by a multilingual guide.
Stopover on the Asian side and explore Kanlica, a district that stands in defiance of time.

On board the yacht, hear stories of this mesmerizing city as you set out to pass sights on both continents, including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, the Leander Tower, and Istanbul's most posh areas, Ortakoy and Bebek.

Pass under the two suspended Bosphorus bridges that connect Europe and Asia and Admire the thick walls of the medieval Rumeli Fortress.
Snap photos of the city skyline and hear about the confluence of cultures that exists at this meeting point between Europe and Asia.

During this 2.5-Hours cruise, you'll be free to wander between decks to capture the best shots of Istanbul's attractions. Your guide will illustrate the history of what you see during the cruise; Bosphorus has a storied past and your guides know the fun facts you can't find in a tourist handbook.

The Bosphorus separating two continents has always been crucial to life in Istanbul. Once a prime channel to move fearsome armies through, it now serves more peaceful functions.
Seeing this important trading route is a must-do for travelers.

Important Info

• Come to the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
• Sail past historic monuments such as Galata Tower and the Dolmabahçe Palace
• Visit Kanlica, the greenest point of the Asian side, and try Kanlica Yogurt
• Travel in comfort on a luxury yacht with an experienced and fluent tour guide
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What is included in activity

2.5-hour cruise
Professional tour guide
Snacks and fruits
Savory pastry
Turkish coffee/tea served with Turkish delight

What is not included

Hotel Transfers
Food/drinks unless specified
2 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 30 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Dolmabahce Mosque
Dolmabahce Palace
Ortakoy
Bosphorus Bridge
Arnavutköy
Bebek
Rumeli Fortress
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Kanlıca
Anatolian Fortress
Beylerbeyi Palace
Uskudar
Maiden's Tower
7 drop-off locations:

Fatih, Dolmabahçe Camii, Sirkeci, Taksim Square, Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Karaköy

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque

Places you will see

• Kanlica
• Topkapi Palace
• Blue Mosque
• the Leander Tower
• Ortakoy and Bebek
• Rumeli Fortress

Reviews by travellers

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Maria R.
I really enjoyed the Bosphorus yacht tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout the trip. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the snacks served were very delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend.
5 days ago
Claude L.
Really fun activity. Our guide was excellent- knowledgeable, interesting and humorous. He imparted lots of information but left us plenty of time to just enjoy the scenery without a running commentary- much appreciated.
13 days ago
Steven C.
The meeting point was easy to find, and the group size was manageable. The boat is beautiful and very comfortable, and the crew takes great care of you from the moment you get on the boat. The guide was very knowledgeable. The stopover is very short, but fun and allowed an opportunity to be on the Asian continent.
14 days ago
Kyle T.
A wonderfully coordinated experience from start to finish. Everything ran seamlessly: from the meeting point to the cruise itself and the return. The guides arrived early to organize participants and check lists, and since we were a large group, we were divided between two yachts. The cruise was fantastic, with engaging live commentary filled with interesting insights. The onboard service was excellent, and the light snacks provided were delightful. The stopover was equally enjoyable, I grabbed some yogurt and browsed a few charming artisanal pop-up stalls. Overall, it was a memorable outing that I’d happily recommend.
15 days ago
Patricia G.
This trip on the Bosphorus was fantastic in all respects. Beautiful boat with lots of room to spread out, snacks, tea, and service, and the guide shared plenty of interesting information without dominating. He also had a nice sense of humor. We were on the water for 2.5 hours and felt it was a bargain for the price.
15 days ago
Carolyn L.
Excellent service, beautiful ship, great commentary.
25 days ago
Stacy C.
This was my activity in Istanbul and loved it. Excellent way to orientate to the city - history, Bosphorus area, and Istanbul in general. Fantastic guide and experience
about 1 month ago
Richard M.
good commentary from the guide told us plenty of information as we passed places on the shore. snacks and drinks were good. plenty of time on the small stop in the Asian side to buy and eat an ice cream. 😀
about 1 month ago
Michele C.
We really enjoyed this cruise. Staff friendly and helpful and good commentary. Refreshments served on board and we were well looked after. Just one thing to mention on getting there. The instructions for the meeting place were somewhat chaotic. We had to ask where we were meant to be and were told where and said someone with Valena board would be there - they weren’t. In the end we went to the ticket office and they weren’t about to call Velana when a guy suddenly walked past and they flagged him down. When we got back onto the hotel WiFi later I had a what’s app with a different meeting place. If this had been sent the day before I would have got it. I had no access to the Turkish internet and didn’t get it. Please remember this for tourists and send communications the day before, not on the day which was completely useless for us. I feel we found the boat by luck only.
about 1 month ago
Charles L.
Sometimes it was hard to hear. But I was sitting outside
about 2 months ago
Route details changed.
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Starting point of the tour
Meeting Point: Dolmabahçe Mosque