Bosphorus cruise
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Bosphorus cruise

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£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Experience a 2.5-hour Bosphorus' cruise on a luxury yacht
  • Learn interesting facts about Istanbul's history from your guide
  • Admire both the Eauropean and the Asian side of Istanbul
  • Seize the opportunity to see Ottoman palaces and summer mansions
  • Visit Kanlica and taste the local typical yoghurt
What to expect

Experience some luxury on this 2.5-hour yacht cruise down the Bosphorus and admire Istanbul from a different perspective while enjoying a small group activity designed to help travelers spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.

You'll set sail on Istanbul's beautiful Bosphorus Strait, accompanied by a multilingual guide. Along your ride, you'll be able to see wonders from both the East and the West before stopping on the Asian side to explore Kanlica, one of the most characteristic districts of Instanbul, standing in defiance of time.

During the cruise, you'll pass under the two suspended Bosphorus' bridges connecting Europe and Asia and you'll enjoy the picturesque sights of the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Leander Tower and Istanbul's poshest areas Ortakoy and Bebek. Snap photos of the city's skyline and listen to your guide about the confluence of cultures that exists at this meeting point of continents!

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Entrance fees to the museum and sites
  • check Guided tour
  • check Cruise
  • check Snacks
  • check Tour guide
  • check Coffee or tea
  • check Bottled water
  • check Fresh fruit
  • check Soft drinks
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and beverages on the boat
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where
Meeting point:
You'll be picked up directly from your accomodation in Beyoglu or Fatih districts. Please note that the pick up from the hotel is about 45 minutes before the tour starts, depending on where the hotel is located. Meet your guide in your hotel's lobby.
What to remember
  • The maximum number of participants per booking is 15
  • This tour is subject to suitable weather conditions. Depending on the weather, the route of the tour and departing pier can change
  • In case of a cancellation due to bad weather conditions, you can get a full refund or reschedule your booking
  • Pick up from your accomodation is only available in the Beyoglu and Fatih districts. Please note that the pick up from the hotel is about 45 minutes before the tour starts, depending on where the hotel is located. Meet your guide in your hotel's lobby
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Provider
Velena Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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    Frank

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    22 September 2025

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    I thought it was absolutely brilliant.The whole thing was excellent.The commentary was excellent,the organisation was great and I thought it was really good value for money.Fantastic trip.

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