Istanbul: Bosphorus & Black Sea Guided Tour with Cruise and Lunch
9 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
9 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Kick back like an Ottoman sultan, and put your stay in Istanbul on cruise-control with a luxurious cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and the Black Sea. This sightseeing adventure will take you sailing between two continents, while you enjoy a mouthwatering lunch of Turkish delicacies. Capture the iconic landmarks and beautiful scenery from the yacht, or go ashore for a closer inspection - a friendly guide will fill you in on the city's incredible history as you float on by.
Highlights
Enjoy a scenic Istanbul cruise with sightseeing stops and a yummy Turkish lunch
What's Included
9-hour cruise of the Bosphorus Strait and the Black Sea
Stop in the neighborhood of Ortakoy
Tour of Küçüksu Palace (Friday-Sunday)
Tour of the Maiden's Tower (Monday-Thursday)
Tour of Rumeli Hisarı Fortress (except Wednesday)
Stop at the fishing village of Anadolu Kavağı with medieval ruins
Free time, with the possibility to swim off the boat near the village of Poyrazkoy
Turkish meat, fish, or vegetarian lunch
English-speaking guide all day
What's not included
Beverages
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Taksim Square, Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Taksim Meydani/Osmanlı Sokak 1/B, Istanbul, Turkey
Notes
Küçüksu Palace is closed Mon-Thur & replaced with Maiden's Tower
Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wed & replaced with Maiden's Tower
THe cruise is not wheelchair-friendlyYou will be able to swim off the boat, so bring a swimsuit and towel!
The Turkish lunch can be meatballs, fish, chicken, or even a vegetarian menu
Your choice will be served with a selection of Turkish starters and salad and a dessert at the end
Meeting point is in front of the Marmara Taksim Hotel 30 minutes before departure
Show your smartphone ticket before boarding
Departure is at 09:00
Venue Information
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises, Istanbul, Turkey
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 15 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 15 hours before the activity start time.
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