- Cruise between Europe and Asia
- Approximately 2-hour Bosphorus boat tour
- Enjoy a 45-minute stop on Istanbul's Asian side
- English and Russian-speaking professional guidance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Morning: Breakfast plate included
- Afternoon: Lunch included
- Sunset: Tea and cookies included
- Three convenient departure times to suit your Istanbul itinerary
Experience Duration
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Experience Istanbul from one of its most spectacular viewpoints—the Bosphorus Strait, where Europe and Asia meet.
Choose from three carefully designed cruise options depending on your schedule:
start your day with breakfast on the Morning Bosphorus Cruise or enjoy a complete lunch during the Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise, or watch Istanbul transform under the evening light on the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise.
All three options include convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected central locations, professional English and Russian-speaking guidance, approximately 2 hours of cruising on the Bosphorus, and a 45-minute stop on the Asian side.
As you cruise between two continents, admire Istanbul's remarkable waterfront scenery, historic palaces, Ottoman-era mansions, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and modern neighborhoods from the water.
During the Asian-side stop, step ashore and enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time before returning to the boat to continue your Bosphorus experience.
Each option offers a different food service: a breakfast plate in the morning, a complete lunch in the afternoon, or tea and cookies during the sunset cruise.
Simply select the option that best suits your Istanbul itinerary.
Included
- Morning Cruise Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, English & Russian-speaking guide, 2-hour Bosphorus boat cruise 45-minute Asian-side stop, Breakfast plate
- Afternoon Cruise Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, English & Russian-speaking guide, 2-hour Bosphorus boat cruise 45-minute Asian-side stop, Lunch: Soup, roasted meat, rice, salad & dessert
- Sunset Cruise Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, English & Russian-speaking guide, 2-hour Bosphorus boat cruise 45-minute Asian-side stop, Tea & cookies
Not included
- All Options does not include: Personal expenses Tips (optional), Additional food and beverages not specified in the selected package
- Afternoon Cruise does not include drinks during lunch
Morning Cruise:
Hotel Pick-up: 09:00–09:45
Cruise Starts: 10:00
Tour Ends: Approximately 13:00
Afternoon Cruise:
Hotel Pick-up: 12:00–12:45
Cruise Starts: 13:15
Tour Ends: Approximately 16:00
Sunset Cruise:
Hotel Pick-up: 17:00–17:45
Cruise Starts: 18:00
Tour Ends: Approximately 21:00
Hotel drop-off takes place after each tour.
Know Before You Go
- Please make sure you select the correct Morning, Afternoon, or Sunset option when booking, as departure times and included food service differ.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from selected centrally located Istanbul hotels.
- Exact pick-up time depends on your hotel location and will be confirmed before the tour.
- Please be ready in your hotel lobby before the confirmed pick-up time.
- All three options include approximately 2 hours of cruising and a 45-minute stop on the Asian side.
- English and Russian-speaking guidance is available during the experience.
- The Asian-side stop provides free time to explore independently before rejoining the boat.
- The Afternoon Cruise includes lunch, but drinks are not included.
- Additional food and beverages purchased during the experience are at your own expense.
- Cruise schedules, routes, and the Asian-side stop may be adjusted depending on weather, maritime traffic, or operational conditions.
- Hotel return times are approximate and may vary depending on Istanbul traffic.
- Sunset visibility depends on seasonal and weather conditions; a visible sunset cannot be guaranteed.
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended, especially for the outdoor areas of the boat.
