• Dolmabahce Palace - Situated in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European side of the Bosphorus, Dolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and again from 1909 to 1922.
• Dolmabahce Mosque - The Dolmabahçe Mosque, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was commissioned by the queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
• Çırağan Caddesi - Ciragan Palace
  An Ottoman Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus. Book directly online for the best rates! Experience a resort-like ambiance in the city, reflecting the ultimate luxury of a genuine Ottoman palace. Business center. Luxury spa. Best available rate. Restaurants & bars.
• Ortakoy - The Ortaköy Mosque, officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii, is located in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular spots on the Bosphorus.
• Bebek Park - Arnavutköy is a historic neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey, famous for its wooden Ottoman mansions and seafood restaurants, as well as the campus of the prestigious Robert College with its historic buildings.
• Rumeli Fortress - RUMELISHISARI FORTRESS - (RUMELIHISARI CASTLE)
  At the narrowest point of the Bosphorus stands the Rumelihisarr Fortress, constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror on the European shore. The Sultan himself laid the foundation stone of the Fortress on March 26, 1452, to control the passage of ships through the Bosphorus and use it as a base for his attack on the city.
• Bosphorus Bridge - Inaugurated on October 29, 1973, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish Republic, this bridge boasts the longest span in Europe and the fourth in the world. This suspension bridge measures 1560 meters (1706 yards) in total length and 33.4 meters (110 ft) in width.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - Also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge spans the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. Upon its completion in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today, it ranks 24th.
• Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu - The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge facilitates rail and motor vehicle transit over the Bosphorus strait, located north of two existing suspension bridges in Istanbul, Turkey. Initially named the Third Bosphorus Bridge.
• Anadolu Kavagi - Anadolukavağı, also known as Anadolu Kavağı, is a neighborhood in the Beykoz district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. “Anadolu” is the Turkish term for Anatolia, and “Kavak” means “control post” in Ottoman Turkish, referring to the strategic position of the location on the Bosphorus.
• Beykoy - Beykoz, also known as Beicos and Beikos, is a district in Istanbul, Turkey, located at the northern end of the Bosphorus on the Anatolian side. Beykoz encompasses everything from the streams of Küçüksu and Göksu up to where the Bosphorus opens into the Black Sea, including the villages in the hinterland as far as the Riva river.
• Beylerbeyi Palace - BEYLERBEYI PALACE
  Located on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus between the villages of Kuzguncuk and Cengelköy, the palace was constructed by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865. Beylerbeyi Palace, seen from the Bosphorus, appears like a white vision from a fairy tale. It is the most lavish royal residence of the 19th century, with millions spent on its construction. Made entirely of marble, it surpasses all the palaces of European kings. Empress Eugénie stayed here during her 1869 visit, as did Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Edward VIII was a guest in 1936. Stone lionesses recline on marble carpets set in lawns, and swans float and fish swim in the discreet pool where pigeons fly to catch the fountain’s spray upon their wings.
• Kucuksu Pavilion - KUCUKSU PALACE
  The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes referred to as the Palace of Göksu, is located between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus. The Kucuksu Palace was initially built by Mahmut I in 1749. It underwent restoration during the reigns of Selim III and Ahmet II. Sultan Abdülmecit renovated it in 1857, and Sultan Abdülaziz later gave the palace a facelift, refurbishing and redecorating it.
• KIz Kulesi - KIZKULESI (MAIDEN’S TOWER - LEANDER’S TOWER)
  Approximately 180 meters from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower, known by two different names. Europeans named it Leander’s Tower, mistakenly believing it was where Leander drowned while attempting to swim the Bosphorus to reach his beloved Hero, the priestess of Aphrodite. However, Leander never crossed here, even in the legend, which refers to the Hellespont, Dardanelles. The Turkish name is KIZ kulesi (Maiden’s Tower). It now serves as a modern lighthouse. In the past, it functioned as a fort to tax ships up to one-tenth of their cargo, similar to Pfalz Castle on the Rhine.
• Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. Since the late 19th century, the bridge has been featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry, and novels.
• Galata Tower - The Galata Tower, known as Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just north of the Golden Horn’s junction with the Bosphorus.
• Halic - The Golden Horn, also known by its modern Turkish name, Haliç, is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Tour Guide

Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul’s city center with a delightful half-day lunch cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Journey to the Black Sea and discover the charming town of Beykoz on the Asian shore.

Step aboard a pleasure boat and leave your worries behind as you embark on a serene half-day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Delight in the stunning views of Ottoman-era mansions and the minarets of city mosques while enjoying a lunch featuring grilled chicken and traditional meze dishes.

Take a leisurely stroll on deck to bask in the sun and admire the many renowned sights along both coastlines, including the Galata Tower and the impressive Bosphorus Bridge that links Asia and Europe. Sail towards the Black Sea, then proceed to the quaint coastal town of Beykoz.

Anchor and take a walk through the lush hills of the surrounding area. Explore the ruins of a medieval fortress and other landmarks before cruising back to Istanbul in the late afternoon.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.