Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Live Guide & Asian Stop
Description
Sail along the legendary Bosphorus and witness Istanbul from a perspective few experiences can match. With a professional multilingual guide, uncover the stories, landmarks, and hidden details of a city that bridges two continents. This is a small-group cruise on a luxury yacht, offering a refined and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of space to enjoy the journey in comfort. Step onto the Asian side in Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca and take a short break in a quiet seaside district, where you can experience authentic local life away from the crowds. As you cruise, admire Istanbul’s most iconic sights, including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Maiden’s Tower, along with the stylish waterfront areas of Ortakoy and Bebek. Glide beneath the Bosphorus bridges and pass the historic Rumeli Fortress. Over 2.5 hours, enjoy panoramic views, fresh sea air, and engaging storytelling—creating a truly memorable Istanbul experience.
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The operator company contacts guests on the day before to confirm the pick up point and time if option selected.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(294)
Great hospitality and rich in histories with great views. Emre is our superhost.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the hospitality, the historical commentary, and the beautiful views. It is also wonderful to know that Emre made the experience special for you as a superhost. We truly appreciate your feedback.
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.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your husband had a great time on the Bosphorus cruise. It is great to know that the communication, hotel pick-up, light snacks, and friendly service all helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation.
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.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had a very nice day on the Bosphorus and enjoyed the comfort of our new, well-appointed yacht. It is also wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge and enjoyable narration helped bring the sights of the Bosphorus to life. Thank you again for joining us. We hope to welcome you back on board during your next visit to Istanbul.
A fully recommended cruise. The yacht, beautiful, and the views you have of the city are amazing! I don't regret choosing them at all.
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó del crucero y que el yate y las vistas estuvieron a la altura de sus expectativas. Es un placer saber que no se arrepiente de habernos elegido. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente muy pronto.
Very relaxed crew and experience. Felt very comfortable from the first minute to the last. Highly recommend
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you felt comfortable throughout the entire experience and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
This was an EXCELLENT value. Tour was incredibly informative, friendly, and well organized. Cannot recommend this more.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the experience informative, friendly, and well organized. It is great to know that you also found it to be excellent value. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Nice trip, informative, with some nice snacks, coffee, tea etc. decent value for money too.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the informative guiding, and the refreshments on board. It is great to know that you found it to be good value for money. We hope to welcome you again soon.
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!
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the cruise, the hotel transfers, onboard snacks and drinks, and the commentary along the Bosphorus. It is wonderful to know that the blankets and the short stop on the Asian side added to your experience. We hope to welcome you again in Istanbul.
The crew and the team were very friendly and welcoming, we enjoyed the cruise. Great snacks too. Highly recommended
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the friendliness and hospitality of our crew and team. It is also wonderful to know that you liked the snacks served on board. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Istanbul.
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.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you found the experience worth every penny and enjoyed the guide throughout the trip. It is especially lovely to know that Emin Satman made such a positive impression as your host. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Istanbul.
