BOSPHORUS CRUISES

      Bosphorus is one of the most strategic aquatic gateways in the world. Bosphorus is the straight between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. It is also known as the Istanbul Straight. This extraordinary straight separates the European portion of Turkey (known as Rumelia) from its Asian portion (known as Anatolia). The straight is so awe-inspiring because it is the narrowest straight on the face of the planet that is still used for international navigation.
      Bosphorus derives from a Tracian word whose origin is unknown. The Greek language interprets the meaning of Bosphorus as Ford of the Cow. Certainly, this sounds strange, but it comes from an old legend known as the legend of lo. Lo was one of the multiple lovers of Zeus, who was the king of the Gods according to Greek mythology. According to the legend, Lo swam across the straight in the form of a cow, while continuously being disrupted by troublesome flies that were sent by Hera.
No visit to Istanbul is complete without a cruise along its physical and spiritual heart, the glistening waters that link Europe to Asia.
Below you can find the details of the half day and full day Bosphorus cruises that we offer as well as the night  cruise with dinner on the bosphorus.


Bosphorus Cruise with Golden Horn ( Half Day Morning or Half Day Afternoon )
The tour starts with a cruise on the Golden Horn, as the sun sets in Istanbul, its yellow light blazes on the waters of the Golden Horn, giving this freshwater estuary its romantic name.
Next we cruise on the Bosphorus, this magical journey which covers both European and Asian shores by our private boat lets  you relax and admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces and decadent villas - you'll see Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi),  Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park and Palace, picturesque Ortakoy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutkoy, Bebek with its pretty bay and many other highlights of İstanbul. We will also see Rumeli Fortress which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 to prepare for his conquest of İstanbul from the sea.
Then  we take the Cable Car to Cafe Pierre Loti, the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti (1850-1923).

The tour ends  with the City Walls.
Bosphorus cruise with Golden Horn Tour is available both in the morning and afternoon.The morning tour starts at 08:45 am and finishes at about 12:30. The afternoon tour starts at 1:30pm and finishes at about 4:30pm.
The rate is 35 Euro per person including the transfers, boat cruise, professional English guiding and the cable car tickets.

 

Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Palace (Full Day)
      Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Palace tour is a combination of Morning Bosphorus Cruise with Golden Horn- and Dolmabahce Palace and Asian Side tour.
The tour starts with a cruise on the Golden Horn, as the sun sets in Istanbul, its yellow light blazes on the waters of the Golden Horn, giving this freshwater estuary its romantic name.
Next we cruise on the Bosphorus, this magical journey which covers both European and Asian shores by our private boat lets  you relax and admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces and decadent villas - you'll see Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi)Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park and Palace, picturesque Ortakoy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutkoy, Bebek with its pretty bay and many other highlights of İstanbul. You will also see Rumeli Fortress which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 to prepare for his conquest of İstanbul, from the sea.
Then  we take the Cable Car to Cafe Pierre Loti, the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti (1850-1923).
After visiting  the City Walls, we have our lunch.
      After lunch, we visit   Dolmabahçe Palace, last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. It was designed with Turkish Renaissance style and it is f-amous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. (Harem is not included in the program)
We then across Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Our Final stop is Çamlıca Hill whichis the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus.
      Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Tourstarts at 08:45am and finishes at about 5:00 pm. The rate is 70 Euro per person including transportation,entrance tickets, professional English guiding and lunch.
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and on Thursdays and will be replaced with Chora Church

 

Istanbul Cocktail (Full Day)

      İstanbul Cocktail tour isa combination ofChora Museum and Asia Side with Pera  tourand afternoon Bosphorus Cruise with Golden Horn.
Our first stop is Church of St. Savior in Chora of 14th century origin, famous for its Byzantine artworks - particularly the beautifully preserved frescoes and golden mosaics showing scenes from the lives of Jesus and Virgin Mary.

      Then we proceed to Perafor a walking tour around its vibrant streets of downtown cosmopolitan Istanbul, with many points of historical, architectural and cultural interest - Christian, Greek and Armenian churches, picturesque shopping arcades and passages, old Ottoman Hans, bazaars and coffeehouses, bustling with shoppers, students and young professionals. The biggest Catholic Church of Istanbul, St. Antoine may be visited too.

      Next we drive to Camlica Hill which is the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus.
After we have our lunch, we drive by the city walls and take the Cable Car to Cafe Pierre Loti, the cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti (1850-1923).
Finally  we cruise on the Golden Horn, as the sun sets in Istanbul, its yellow light blazes on the waters of the Golden Horn, giving this freshwater estuary its romantic name, and the Bosphorus, this magical journey which covers both European and Asian shores by our private boat lets  you relax and admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces and decadent villas - you'll see Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi)Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park and Palace, picturesque Ortakoy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutkoy, Bebek with its pretty bay and many other highlights of İstanbul. You will also see Rumeli Fortress which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 to prepare for his conquest of İstanbul, from the sea.

Istanbul Cocktail tour starts at 08:45am and finishes at about 5:00pm. The rate is 60 Euro per person including transportation, entrance tickets, professional English guiding and lunch.

 

The Night Cruise on The Bosphorus
      This Bosphorus evening cruise offers an evening of fantastic food, drink and live music while cruising one of the world's most magnificent waterways. The Bosphorous at night is magnificent - cruise by the dramatically lit Ortakoy mosque, Dolmabahce Palace,under the two Bosphorus bridges and more highlights. See Istanbul's nightlife alive with activity. Spectacular floor show featuring belly dancer, rhythmic folk dances and Turkish songs is staged for your enjoyment.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30pm, the cruise will start at 8:30pm and finish at midnight. The rate is 65 Euro per person including the round trip transfers, the dinner (welcome cocktail on deck, turkish appetizers , cheese pastry, fresh seasonal salad, grilled fish or chicken steak, dessert and turkish coffee ), the show, unlimited local drinks and the cruise.
The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night and dinner will both be memorable.

 

 

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