Istanbul: Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide

The estuary, which is the starting and ending point of our boat tour, is called the Golden Horn of Istanbul. Cruise between Europe and Asia on a Bosphorus lunch cruise. Admire the stunning panorama of the city and see the Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, and Beylerbeyi palaces, as well as more than 600 beautiful seaside residences of Istanbul. ( From The Sea ) Board your boat and set off on a 2-hour cruise. Along the unique strait of 32 km with three suspension bridges, admire the stunning panorama of the city. See the Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, and Beylerbeyi palaces, as well as more than 600 beautiful seaside residences of Istanbul. ( From The Sea ) Rumeli Fortures (From The Sea) Rumeli Castle is the second oldest Ottoman fortress and is situated on the European shore.The monumental structure was commissioned by Fatih Sultan Mehmed II and built within a few months as part of his preparations for the siege of Constantinople. Maiden's Tower (From The Sea) Approximately 650 feet (200 meters) from the coast of Uskudar,the Maiden’s Tower can be found on a small island at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus.Even though it’s not known exactly when the tower was built,the architectural style is synonymous with the era around 340 BCE. The landmark was previously known as Leandros and Damalis – named after the wife of Kharis, the king of Athens.During the Byzantine era, it was also known as “arcla,” which means “little castle.” Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as you cruise between Europe and Asia. Discover the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the two continents and connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea.