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This small-group cruise sails the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia on a luxury yacht for about 2 hours 30 minutes. See the strait's landmarks from the water, such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and the Maiden's Tower, with commentary from an English-speaking guide. Along the way, get off briefly at Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca on the Asian side to explore the waterfront neighborhood. Snacks, seasonal fruit, pastries, Turkish coffee with Turkish delight and unlimited Turkish tea are included.
Depart from the meeting point in front of Dolmabahçe Mosque (or your hotel with the pickup option) and enjoy a small-group yacht cruise of about 2 hours 30 minutes. Move freely between the indoor seating and the open deck to enjoy the views, while an English-speaking guide shares Istanbul's history and stories.
Pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy with its cafés and mansions, Bebek and Arnavutköy, and sail under the Bosphorus Bridge that connects two continents. After reaching Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, head back past Beylerbeyi Palace, Üsküdar and the Maiden's Tower.
Disembark for about 20 minutes at Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca on the Asian side and stroll through the quiet waterfront neighborhood to soak up the local atmosphere. You can also try traditional local snacks.
During the cruise, enjoy selected snacks, seasonal fruit, freshly baked pastries, Turkish coffee with Turkish delight and unlimited Turkish tea.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Dolmabahçe Mosque (meeting point option)
Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point information:
Look for a staff member holding a VELENA TRAVEL sign in front of the Dolmabahçe Mosque entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departs for smooth boarding.
Meeting point :
Istanbul hotel pickup (hotel pickup option)
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point selected when booking. Pickup is available around Sultanahmet, Fatih, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Beyoğlu and Taksim Square. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The driver will not wait more than 5 minutes after the scheduled time. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye