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This guided cruise departs from Eminönü in Istanbul's old city and sails along the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe and Asia. Admire landmarks on both shores, including Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress, while listening to commentary in English and Russian. Depending on the option, choose a 2-hour day, sunset or night cruise, or a 3-hour cruise with breakfast or lunch and a stop in Beylerbeyi on the Asian side. Enjoy the trip comfortably on a boat with indoor heating and both indoor and outdoor seating.
Depart from Eminönü pier on the Golden Horn, pass under the historic Galata Bridge and enter the Bosphorus. Throughout the cruise, a professional guide explains the sights in English and Russian. Wi-Fi is available on board.
Sail along the European shore past Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque, and under the Bosphorus Bridge. After passing Bebek, the boat turns around at Rumeli Fortress.
On the way back, follow the Asian shore and admire Küçüksu Palace, Kuleli, Beylerbeyi Palace and waterfront mansions. Pass the Maiden's Tower and disembark at Eminönü or Karaköy pier.
The morning cruise includes a Turkish breakfast plate with cheese, salami, eggs, honey, jam, butter and olives, and stops in Beylerbeyi for 1 hour so you can relax or look around. The afternoon cruise includes a lunch of soup, salad, rice, meat and dessert, with about 1 hour on the Asian side. The day, sunset and night cruises run for about 2 hours without stops.
※ Duration may vary by about 15 minutes due to wind.
※ The return pier is either Karaköy or Eminönü depending on pier availability.
Meeting point :
NARAL boat (Travels in Istanbul Adventure Tourism)
Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Look for the NARAL boat, a member of the EMBAK cooperative, on the waterfront behind Istanbul Commerce University near Ahi Çelebi Mosque. The host stands in front of the boat. The boat arrives at the pier about 10 minutes before departure, so if you can't see it, wait at the pier until the tour start time and ask staff or cooperative members for help.
Travels in Istanbul Adventure Tourism, Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye