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🇹🇷 Istanbul
Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise
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Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, the waterway that divides Europe and Asia, and see Istanbul from its most spectacular angle. Over two hours you sail between two continents, passing Ottoman palaces, the Bosphorus Bridge, waterfront mansions called yalis, and the traditional neighbourhoods lining both shores. A mobile audio guide explains the history behind each landmark, while the views of the Istanbul skyline with its minarets and domes are unforgettable.
What makes this tour
Cruise between Europe and Asia
See Ottoman palaces and waterfront yalis
Sail beneath the Bosphorus Bridge
Mobile audio guide with landmark commentary
Two hours on the water
Panoramic views of the Istanbul skyline
What's included
- Two-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
- Mobile audio guide
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First-time visitorsCouplesPhotographers
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