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Depart from Kabataş Pier in Istanbul and cruise the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, for about 2 hours. From the boat, take in the palaces, fortresses and neighborhoods lining the shores, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Hisarı and Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy the city skyline from the water while listening to stories of Istanbul's history and culture on a mobile audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish or Chinese.
The cruise departs from the Dentur Avrasya pier across from the Kabataş tram stop. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, for about 2 hours and enjoy panoramic views of the Istanbul skyline from the water.
Pass Dolmabahçe Palace and Ortaköy and head toward the Bosphorus Bridge. Then view Rumeli Hisarı fortress, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and the Emirgan Park area from the boat.
On the way back, admire Anadolu Hisarı fortress, Küçüksu Pavilion and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore. At the end of the cruise, you return to Kabataş Pier where you started.
A mobile audio guide that you use on your phone is included. Listen to commentary on the landmarks along the shore and Istanbul's history and culture in English, German, French, Spanish or Chinese.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point:
Dentur Avrasya Kabataş İskelesi (Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier)
Ömer Avni, Mahallesi, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
How to find the meeting point:
Go to the pier across from the Kabataş tram stop. The pier is inside the Türkiye Petrolleri gas station; look for the cruise boat marked Dentur Avrasya. It is a 5-minute walk from Dolmabahçe Palace and Galataport.
From Taksim, the F1 funicular takes you to Kabataş in 5–10 minutes, and from Sultanahmet, Karaköy or Eminönü you can take the T1 tram to Kabataş. The pier is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute bus or car ride from Beşiktaş.
Ömer Avni, Mahallesi, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye