Lunch Cruise on the Bosphorus in Turkey, Istanbul

During the Bosphorus Cruise, you will enjoy Turkish Lunch and learn about the history of Istanbul city. Our guide will show you Ottoman Palaces, Bridges and most expensive houses on the Bosphorus.

• Hotel pick-up from city center hotels and drop off Eminönü
• Boat cruise
• Guide
• Lunch on board

• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Tips

Itinerary:

Bosphorus Strait: Istanbul has one of the most distinctive and stunning settings in the world since it serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The Bosphorus is most brilliant diamond in natures crown, flows between the hills on the European and Asian shores. The ancients gave this name to this lovely strait, which is often spelled Bosporus and other times Bosphorus. Because they believed that the mistress of Jupiter, had crossed it in the form of a cow.

Ciragan Palace: This is a luxurious Ottoman Palace that reflects the urban resort atmosphere and a five start hotel today on the bosphorus.

Ortakoy: It is a small and beautiful district on the bosphorus and famous with its beautiful Ortakoy Mosque, Kumpir(baked potatoes) and waffle.

Dolmabahce Palace: From 1856 until 1887 and again from 1909 to 1922, the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, functioned as the principal administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire, which is neighboring Besiktas on the European part of Istanbul.

Bosphorus Bridge: It is unofficially known as the First Bridge, combining Europe and Asia placed in northwest Turkey, and also separates the country by dividing Anatolia from Thrace as part of the continental barrier between Europe and Asia. The bridge is 64 m high from sea level.

Rumeli Fortress: It is also called Rumelian Castle is a medieval and antique fortress, situated on a range of hillsides on the European border of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It was constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror on the European side and is located at the Bosphoruss narrowest point. In order to restrict the movement of ships across the Bosphorus and use the fortress as a platform for his attack on the city.

Bebek: Along the Bosphorus, the town of Bebek is quite fashionable. It is widely renowned for the elegant cafés and boutiques that line the waterfront and has a lively vibe.

Kanlica: Along the Bosphorus, the town of Bebek is quite fashionable area and widely renowned for the elegant cafes and boutiques that line the waterfront.

Beylerbeyi Palace: The Beylereyi Palace is situated on the Asian coast of the Bosphorus. This beautiful place represents the last period of the Ottoman Empire. It is superior to all of the royal palaces in Europe since it is entirely made of marble.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge: The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is familiar to Bosphorus Bridge and constructed in 1988. It is titled with name of the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and combines Europe and Asia to each other.

Kücüksu Pavilion: On the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus, between the towns of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli, is where youll find the Kucuksu summer palace, also known as the Göksu Palace. Mahmut I began constructing the Kucuksu Palace in 1749. In 1857, Sultan Abdülmecit rehabilitated it. The palace had a facelift from Sultan Abdülaziz, who had it renovated and rearranged. It is a modest yet beautiful building that stretches along the Bosphorus rim and is encircled by elaborate cast-iron fences.

Cengelköy: The district of Cengelköy is placed between the communities of Beylerbeyi and Kuleli, in Istanbul, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus Strait. There are many mansions constructed there during the Ottoman era.

Anatolian Fortress: Anatolian Fortress is called Anatolian Castle and the Beauteous castle is an antique fortress of the Ottoman Empirw, placed on the Asian border of the Bosphorus.

Beykoz: Beykoz spans the region between the Kücüksu Rivers streams and the Bosphoruss entrance into the Black Sea, as well as the settlements in the countryside that extend all the way to Riva Creek.

Sarayburnu: Sarayburnu placed in Istanbul, Turkey is a point that divides the Golden Horn from the Sea of Marmara. The renowned Topkapi Palace and Gülhane Park are located in the region. Sarayburnu is one of Istanbuls ancient districts, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.

Galata Bridge: It connects europe to europe and situated at the beginning of Golden Horn. The bridge is so famous that it has been mentioned in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels since the end of the 19th century.

Galata Tower: It is also known as Christea Turris by the Genoese and a historical stone tower located in Karaköy area, close to the north of the point where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus.

Maidens Tower(Leanders Tower): This tower is also called Leanders Tower during Byzantine Empire. Another name is the Maidens Tower is known as Kız Kulesi in Turkish. It is presently a cutting-edge watchtower and located Üsküdar area on the asian side of istanbul.

You can book more tours from the host:

• Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus with Tea and Cookies
• Breakfast Cruise on the Bosphorus
• Small-Group Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks