Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city center and enjoy a half-day lunch cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Sail to the Black Sea to explore the town of Beykoz located on the Asian shore.

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Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

Marvel at the monuments of Istanbul from the Bosphorus Strait
Sail to the village of Anadolu Kavagi on the Black Sea coast
Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the boat and learn more from the on-board guide

Full description

Climb aboard a pleasure boat and forget your worries as you enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise down the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the views of beautiful Ottoman-era mansions and the minarets of the city mosques as you sit down to a lunch of grilled chicken and typical meze dishes. Go for a stroll on deck to soak up the sun and see the many famous sights that line both coastlines, such as Galata Tower and the immense Bosphorus Bridge that connects Asia and Europe. Sail to the Black Sea, and then make your way to the small coastal town of Anadolu Kavagi. Drop anchor and enjoy a walk in the lush hills of the surrounding area. See the ruins of a medieval fortress and other landmarks before the cruise back to Istanbul in the late afternoon.

Includes

Two-course lunch
Soft drinks
Tea and coffee
Experienced licensed tour guide
4-5 Hours cruise on the Bosphorus up to the Black Sea

Alcoholic beverages

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Important information

Know before you go

During the summer months, it will be possible to swim off the boat. Bring your swimming costume, towels and sunscreen

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 54 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.3/5

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I loved this cruise for multiple reasons: - The boat was not packed, I’d say there was between 30-40 people here for the cruise. Lots of room for you to find your space on the boat. - Going on this tour during the day allowed for a full view of Istanbul and the different areas around the water. - Got off for a break at a great time, there was a masjid nearby so we were able to pray - Staff was very friendly and accommodating I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Istanbul.

August 7, 2022

Beautiful cruise up the Bosphorous, a great way to see Istanbul from the water and to travel up to the entrance to the Black Sea. The team were really great - I got completely soaked in a rainstorm on my way to the meeting point and they provided me with a towel and change of clothes. Despite the rainy weather the cruise was a lot of fun and the views were spectacular. The guide also provided a lot of useful information and insight about Istanbul and the various landmarks that we passed on the cruise.

July 18, 2022

It was a very unique and great trip. My family and I had an amazing experience the staff was very friendly, the food was amazing and it was very clean. Our tour guide was very informative and fun to listen to and was very kind coming around asking if we are comfortable and needed anything. overall this trip was the best.

July 10, 2022

Istanbul: Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with Lunch

Istanbul: Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise with Lunch

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