Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience

Overview

Step aboard a luxury yacht and set sail on an unforgettable five-hour journey along the Bosphorus, extending all the way to the Black Sea. Accompanied by a professional guide, discover Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront landmarks before reaching the tranquil northern shores. Enjoy a relaxing stop in Anadolu Kavağı, where a delicious seaside lunch awaits, complemented by soft drinks and fresh seasonal fruits served on board. During the summer months, take the opportunity to swim in a beautiful, secluded cove—an experience that blends comfort, scenery, and exclusivity into one exceptional cruise. As you cruise further north, watch the coastal landscapes. Pass beneath the Bosphorus bridges, admire Ottoman-era waterfront mansions, and witness the meeting point of two seas at the Black Sea entrance. With limited guests on board, the atmosphere remains intimate and refined, allowing you to fully relax, enjoy attentive service, and experience the Bosphorus in a way few travelers ever do.

What's included

• ✓Black Sea swimming break (summer months)
• ✓Professional English-speaking guide
• ✓Light snacks and seasonal fruit
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle for transfers
• ✓2-course sit-down lunch
• ✓Hotel pickup from Fatih and Taksim areas
• ✓Bottled water, coffee, and tea
• ✓Admission to Bosphorus Strait area

• ✕Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
• ✕Hotel drop-off (ends at meeting point)
• ✕Towels and swimwear
• ✕Gratuities (optional)

What you'll do

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   Istanbul is a bridge between Europe and Asia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, a position that endows it with one of the most unique and beautiful settings in the world. For, between the hills on the European and Asiatic shores flows the Bosphorus, the brightest gem in the diadem of nature. "This beautiful strait, sometimes spelled Bosporus and sometimes Bosphorus, was so called from the earliest ages by the ancients; from the mythology of 10, the mistress of Jupiter, having passed over it in the shape of a cow. It resembles the Dardanelles, in length, breadth and current, and like it, is a narrow separation which divides Europe from Asia; but it has many features familiar to itself. Instead of being a solitary stream running between deserted shores, it is a body of water full of life and animation, winding its way through banks covered with palaces and villages, shaded with magnificent forest trees, presenting to the eye, at every mile, a new scene of crowded existence."

   ⏱ 4h 30m
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   Dolmabahce Palace It stands on the European shore of the Bosphorus and the with its various dependencies forms almost a little town, its gardens extending for a mile or more along the water's edge. Though the exterior of the Dolmabahce Palace, built by Sultan Abdülmecit (1839-1861) exhibits a variety of architectural styles, mainly baroque, and is decorated with a profusion of ornament, the general effect is not unpleasing, and the site is remarkably well-chosen. The heart of thePuildiny is chandeliers and a musician's gallery. Its interior, like that of other palaces, glitters whith gilded decorations, costly chandeliers and mirrors, priceless porcelains and gorgeous brocades of gold and silver tissue. The vast gardens were originally laid out by European landscape architects and comprise parterres and fountains. Built by architect Balyan Usta in 1853, the palace has a 600 metres long marble pier and landing stages that run splendidly along the Bosphorus, whilst access from the land is through beautiful tall Baroque gates.

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   The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.

Availability & pricing

Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests who wish to swim are recommended to bring swimwear, a towel, and personal essentials. Basic changing facilities are available on board for your convenience.

Cancellation policy

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