BOSPORUS (BOSPHORUS) CRUISES
Its English name “Bosporus” comes from mythology. Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait.
Thus bous=cow,
and poros=crossing-place:
Bosporus= “crossing-place of the cow.”
The Bosporus or Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a strait that divides the European part (Rumelia) of Turkey with its Asian part (Anatolia). However, the Bosporus is so much more than just a body of water separating two land masses! Throughout history it has been coveted for its strategic location – attracting some of the world’s most interesting cultures to lay claim to the beautiful shores. One of the best ways to take in these amazing historic offerings is by boat. We offer several day cruises along the mighty Bosporus as well as an evening dinner cruise.
HALF DAY BOSPORUS CRUISES
Morning Bosporus Cruise (Half Day)
| • Kabatas | (Departure around 09:00) |
| • Ortakoy | (09:15 – 09:45) |
| • Beylerbeyi Palace* | (10:00 – 11:15 |
| • Rumeli Fortress | (11:35 – 12:30) |
Enjoy Bosphorus with a 4 hours half day morning cruise tour. Stop and explore the highlights of Bosphorus such as Beylerbeyi Palace with certificated guide. Empress Eugénie of France visited Beylerbeyi on her way to the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.
Note: You will be picked up from Rumeli Fortress by bus. Instead of your hotel, you could get off in Taksim square, Besiktas (Dolmabahce Palace), Karakoy (Galata Tower) or Eminonu (Spice Market).
*Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. We will visit Maiden’s Tower on these days.
Note: Bring your swimming suits – You will be able to swim off the boat from May to September.
| Duration | : Half day (3 to 3,5 hours) |
| Departure Date | : Everyday (Until end of January 2012) |
| Vehicle | : Private Boat and A/C Minibus for transfers |
| Included Services | : Transfers, snacks, soft drinks, entrance fees, licensed English speaking guide |
| Price | : 45 Euro per person (Children 7 to 12 years are 25 Euro, Children 0 to 6 years are free) |
Please send us an email (info@goreme.com) to make booking
Afternoon Bosporus Cruise with lunch (Half Day)
| • Rumeli Fortress | (Departure 13:30) |
| • Anadolu Kavagi | (14:00 – 14:30) |
| • Lunch on the boat | |
| • Poyrazkoy / Blacksea | (15:00 – 16:00) |
| • Kabatas | (18:00) |
You will feast your eyes on the hightlights of Bosphorus while enjoying a delicious grilled fish, chicken or meatball menu accompanied by fresh salads, Anatolian cheese and special Turkish desert Baklava.
Our first stop will be Rumeli Fortress. Situated at the narrowest point of the Bosporus strait, this forrest was built to prevent aid from the Black Sea reaching Constantinople during the Turkish siege of the city in 1453 AD. Then we will cruise to Anadolu Kavagi, a medieval castle with seven massive towers in its walls. First built by the Byzantines, it was restored and reinforced by the Genoese in 1350 and later by the Ottomans. You will see a panoramic view of istanbul, Bosphorus and Black sea from the best point of view. You will have your lunch on the boat and see Poyrazkoy next. Poyrazkoy is one of the villages nearest to the Black Sea and is located on the Anatolian side of the Istanbul. From the minaret a bridge leads out to the gun emplacements and ammunition stores and a great view. Although the village is located on top of a hill, there is a road leading to the beach just before the village. Poyrazkoy is an excellent place for a break or for shelter while sailing from Istanbul to the Black Sea.
Our cruise will end at Kabatas around 6 pm and you will be transferred to your hotels.
| Duration | : Half day (4 to 4,5 hours) |
| Departure Date | : Everyday (Weather permitting in winter) |
| Vehicle | : Private Boat and A/C Minibus for transfers |
| Included Services | : Transfers, snacks, soft drinks, entrance fees, licensed English speaking guide |
| Price | : 45 Euro per person (Children 7 to 12 years are 30 Euro, Children 0 to 6 years are free) |
Note: Bring your swimming suits – You will be able to swim off the boat from May to September.
Please send us an email (info@goreme.com) to make booking
FULL DAY BOSPORUS CRUISE
The Bosporus (Full-Day with lunch)
| • Kabatas | (Departure around 09:00) |
| • Ortakoy | (09:15 – 09:45) |
| • Beylerbeyi Palace | (10:00 – 11:15 |
| • Rumeli Fortress | (11:35 – 12:30) |
| • Lunch on the boat | |
| • Anadolu Kavagi | (13:30 – 15:00) |
| • Poyrazkoy | (15:15 – 16:00) |
| • Kabatas | (Arrival around 18:00) |
Discover the wealth of impressive sights all along the shores of Bosphorus, a waterway that divides the two continents, Europe and Asia – stop for certain points, walk around specific areas, visit imperial palaces and climb magnificent fortresses with a certificated guide.
Enjoy having lunch which includeds various kind of Turkish mezes, grilled fish and soft drinks. Finish excursion with Poyrazköy which is the end of Bosphorus and the begining of Black Sea.
Note: Bring your swimming suits – You will be able to swim off the boat from May to September.
| Duration | : Full day (7 to 8 hours) |
| Departure Date | : Everyday (Weather permitting in winter) |
| Vehicle | : Private Boat and A/C Minibus for transfers |
| Included Services | : Transfers, snacks, lunch, soft drinks, entrance fees, licensed English speaking guide |
| Price | : 79 Euro per person (Children 7 to 12 years are 55 Euro, Children 0 to 6 years are free) |