Morning Bosphorus Cruise with 3 Stops, Guide, Snacks, and Ticket Included | La Vacanza Travel

Morning Bosphorus Cruise with 3 Stops, Guide, Snacks, and Ticket Included

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 5 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get to know the city without worrying about traffic . Relax on the boat while gazing the wonders of İstanbul. Listen to your guide and learn the history of one of the oldest capitals in the world.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Rumeli Fortress, Yahyakemal Cad. No.28, Istanbul 34470 Turkiye

15th Century fortress was built by the order of Mehmed the second.
(The fortress is closed on mondays so it will be replaced with free time in bebek neighborhood.)

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ortakoy, Istanbul Turkiye

Popular neighborhood of İstanbul. The guests will have 1 hour freetime.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The natural border between european and asian sides of the city.

Stop At: Kucuksu Pavilion, Kucuksu Cad. No:12, Istanbul 34810 Turkiye

Hunting lodge of The Sultans from 19th Century.

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye

19th century palace of the Ottoman Empire.

Pass By: Beylerbeyi Palace, Abdullahaga Cad., Istanbul Turkiye

Summer palace of Sultan from 19th century.

Pass By: Çırağan Caddesi, Yıldız, Çırağan Cd., Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

Çırağan palace is the palace of Sultan Abdulaziz from late 19th century.

Pass By: Kuleli Sahil, Kuleli Cd. No:56 Kuleli Mahallesi, Istanbul 34684 Turkiye

Kuleli historical military high school from early 19th century where founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Atatürk studied.

Pass By: KIz Kulesi, Uskudar, Istanbul 34668 Turkiye

The famous Maiden's tower from Eastern Roman period.

Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye

The first suspension bridge of İstanbul from 1970's .

Pass By: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Hisarustu Kavacik Yolu, Istanbul Turkiye

Second suspension bridge of İstanbul.

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
  • Local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Rumeli Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Kucuksu Pavilion

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Rumeli fortress will be closed on mondays. It will be replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Divan Yolu Caddesi, Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up only from hotels not from airbnb or apart. And we pick up only the defined areas.

Ports

  • Galataport Saat Kulesi Meydanı, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

Stephen_P

11 Oct, 2023

The hotel pickup and drop-off was very well organised, with the professional and friendly transfer guide offering to drop off in other major tourist areas (Eminonu, Sultanahmet etc.) if that fits better with your plans, which was a nice touch. The boat was great and a couple of small drinks and snacks were provided. Guidance was provided as to what we were passing. The first stop was at the Ortakoy district, home to a small mosque and some shops. Whilst it was nice to visit the mosque (which was guided), and it was a good photo opportunity, there wasn’t nearly enough to fill over an hour of free time. The second stop at Kucuksu Pavillion was nice, although it’s quite a smalll building so it doesn’t take long to see it. Again, plenty of free time here. By contrast, the third stop at Rumelli Fortress felt a little rushed, and it would have been nice to spend a little more time here to explore fully and take in the spectacular views. It is quite a climb up to the middle and top sections, with views over the Bosphorous. It is worth the climb if you are able, but the stop would be of little interest to anyone not able to manage the steps. After the fortress, the group splits, with those on the morning cruise taking the bus back to Istanbul and the remainder (in my case, the majority) rejoining the boat for lunch then swimming. In conclusion it was a very pleasant morning and a nice addition to my week-long stay on the city, but for those on a whistlestop tour (2 or 3 days) then I think your time could be spent more efficiently elsewhere.

Robert_A

30 Jun, 2023

Very nice cruise. Enjoyed the view and the information. There was plenty of shade on the first level with the ability to still see the view and to take photos. The stops were pleasant and just the right amount of time,

Robert_W

16 Apr, 2023

Prepaid and the cruise got cancelled. Still waiting to hear from La Vacanza Travel how they will compensate me or confirm a new cruise.

Riddhi_B

26 Sep, 2022

Our guide was nice and so was the boat in spite of the heat. However, there was not much to see given Rumeli is all ruins and the top is inaccessible. Kucuksu was closed cause of national holiday which we were not informed. They tried to provide Anadolu Hisari as an alternative but it literally was nothing but seeing some walls from far. I’d rather not do it again. But it’s cheap and easy. Also, they drop wherever you want which was very nice. Very friendly people.

Sandra_M

23 Sep, 2022

The guide was incredible... Easy to understand his English, knew his history, well organized. Snacks were delicious.

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Beautiful tour but messy drop off

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