Bosphorus Strait and Black Sea Day Cruise from Istanbul

Enjoy the thrill of sailing between two continents and into the black sea. The boat will take you along the Bosphorus Strait which is the stretch of water that divider Europe and Asia. It's a full-day trip along the Bosphorus Strait from Istanbul, with a local guide to take you every step of the way and enjoy delicious meals on the deck. Stare down the shores of Asia and Europe as you cruise along the Bosphorus and also stop to visit the city's pretty Ortakoy neighborhood. Then, enjoy up close and personal with action attractions such as KuAcuksu Palace and Rumeli Fortress. The KuAcuksu Palace is an Ottoman hunting lodge built during the 1800s. The palace is small enough to go unnoticed but still very beautiful. Here, you'll find rooms adorned with gold, marble, and crystal, and listen to stories of how the Sultans relaxed after a hunt. Settle down at the Black Sea village of Poyrazkoy and go for a dip in the water. There's also the chance to explore the medieval castle of Anadolu Kavaagan. The boat will stop at different locations on the European and Asian banks of Istanbul. Passengers enjoy a tasty lunch of grilled chicken and Turkish meze accompanied with sodas. Other drinks are available at the bar at own expense. The food exposes you to the special Turkish traditions. There are also complimentary onboard snacks and drinks. Travelers also get the opportunity to take pictures of passing landmarks as the tour progresses.

There are a hotel pickup and dropoff for passengers. Passengers are taken to the starting point of the tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. There's also going to be a tasty lunch onboard where you get treated to grilled chicken traditional meze on a sightseeing boat. Snacks are also numerous and freely accessible at the bar. A local guide is available to take travelers through the tour. The guide is going to be responsible for revealing some vital information about the region to the passengers.

The full-day tour along the Bosphorus Strait was a thrilling and golden experience. There were a lot of action attractions to intrigue you along the way and take pictures of. The information provides by the tour guide were on point and revealed only vital details. The tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable about the region. He provided useful insight as the trip progressed.