Itinerary
- Rumeli Fortress: 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.
- Ortakoy: Popular neighborhood of İstanbul near the shore of bosphorus.
- KIz Kulesi: Historical maidens tower of Istanbul.
- Anadolu Kavagi: A beautiful fishing village of İstanbul.
- Bosphorus Strait: Bosphorus Strait between europe and asia.
- Kucuksu Pavilion: Hunting lodge of Sulan from 19th Century
- Dolmabahce Palace: The main palace of the Ottomans from 19th century.
- Çırağan palace the palace of sultan Abdülaziz from 19th century.
- Beylerbeyi Palace: The summer palace of Ottoman Royalty.
- Buyuk Mecidiye Camii: The mosque of sultan Abdulmecid from 19th century built by Balyan family
- Bosphorus Bridge: First suspension bridge of İstanbul from 1970's . The bridge that connects Europe to Asia
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge: Second suspension bridge of İstanbul from 80's.
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu: 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.
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu: At a nice bay near the bridge there will be a swimming break.
Includes
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- Ferry Tickets
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Private transportation
Details
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.
Know Before You Go
- 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
