Guided Bosphorus & Black Sea Cruise – 4 Stops from Istanbul

Explore Istanbul on a day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and the waters of the Black Sea! With an onboard guide, learn about Istanbul and enjoy three stops to discover a small fishing village called Anadolu Kavagi. See where the city’s Ottoman-era sultans spent summer vacations at Ortaköy and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and take a tour of Küçüksu Palace — one of the city’s gems. Swim in the Black Sea in büyük liman off the boat or explore the medieval ruins of Anadolu Kavağı, and lunch at the restaurant featuring Turkish meze is also included.

1. 1

   Rumeli Fortress

   1 hour

   Commissioned by Mehmed II in the 15th century, the fortress stands at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus and played a key role in the conquest of Constantinople. Please note that the fortress is closed on Wednesdays; during this time, the visit will be replaced with free time to explore the charming Bebek neighborhood.

2. 2

   Ortakoy

   Pass by

   Popular neighborhood of İstanbul near the shore of bosphorus.

3. 3

   KIz Kulesi

   Pass by

   Historical maidens tower of Istanbul.

4. 4

   Anadolu Kavagi

   1 hour

   A beautiful fishing village of İstanbul.

5. 5

   Bosphorus Strait

   Pass by

   Bosphorus Strait between europe and asia.

6. 6

   Kucuksu Pavilion

   30 min

   Hunting lodge of Sulan from 19th Century

7. 7

   Dolmabahce Palace

   Pass by

   The main palace of the Ottomans from 19th century.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   Çırağan palace the palace of sultan Abdülaziz from 19th century.

9. 9

   Beylerbeyi Palace

   Pass by

   The summer palace of Ottoman Royalty.

10. 10

    Buyuk Mecidiye Camii

    Pass by

    The mosque of sultan Abdulmecid from 19th century built by Balyan family

11. 11

    Bosphorus Bridge

    Pass by

    First suspension bridge of İstanbul from 1970's . The bridge that connects Europe to Asia

12. 12

    Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

    Pass by

    Second suspension bridge of İstanbul from 80's.

13. 13

    Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu

    Pass by

    Third suspension bridge of İstanbul constracted in 2013. Widest and highest bridge of Turkey. Our guests will have a swimming break at a bay near The bridge.

14. 14

    Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu

    Pass by

    At a nice bay near the bridge there will be a swimming break.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Swimsuit and towel are recommended
• Rumeli Fortres will be closed on mondays and visit will be replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.