Bosphorus Cruises
& Private Yachts

Sunset & dinner cruises · private yacht rental · hotel transfers in Istanbul

Hotel pick-up & drop-off Licensed tour guide Professional crew
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Cruises on the Bosphorus

Admire Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and both Bosphorus Bridges with live commentary on the city's history.

Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

60–80€

Two hours on a 24 m yacht with snacks and drinks, ending with the sunset by the Maiden's Tower.

Cruise duration: 2 hours
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off · licensed tour guide
  • Soft drinks, tea & coffee, snacks, Turkish baklava, seasonal fruits
  • Without alcohol60€
  • With unlimited local alcoholic drinks80€

Prices are per person.

Details

Experience a Bosphorus cruise aboard a luxurious 24-meter (79 ft) yacht, with hotel pick-up from the European side included. Board at Karaköy, enjoy traditional snacks and beverages and complete your journey with a stunning sunset near the Maiden's Tower before returning to Karaköy for your hotel drop-off.

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Departure times by season
Nov · Dec · Jan16:00 – 16:15
Feb · Sep · Oct16:15 – 16:30
Mar · Aug17:00 – 17:15
Apr · May18:00 – 18:15
Jun · Jul18:45 – 19:00
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Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

60–120€

A three-hour dinner cruise: full-course meal, whirling dervish, folk dances and belly dance show.

Cruise duration: 3 hoursDeparture: 20:30
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Soft drinks, main course, snacks, seasonal fruits & dessert
  • Without alcohol60€
  • With alcohol (2 glasses)70€
  • VIP without alcohol (unlimited soft drinks)100€
  • VIP with alcohol (unlimited imported drinks, adults only)120€

VIP: 10 menu choices and a guaranteed window table in front of the stage. VIP without alcohol: children aged 3–7 pay 50€. Prices are per person.

Details

Board at Kabataş and enjoy traditional food and beverages on the boat. Taste a full-course dinner with local flavors as you pass the captivating views of Istanbul; after dinner a whirling dervish, folk dances and belly dance take the stage, followed by your return to Kabataş and hotel drop-off.

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Children 3–7 years: 50% discount · 0–3 years: free

Private Yacht Rental

Experience the Bosphorus in comfort, elegance and style. From intimate cruises to unforgettable celebrations.

Prices start from 150 € per hourVaries by yacht and segment.

14 m · 18 m · 24 m · 40+ m yachts · 2 to 450 guests · captain, crew and fuel included

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14 m · 46 ft

12 guests

Private & comfortable · couples, families, small groups

18 m · 59 ft

12 guests (up to 18)

Elegant & spacious · birthdays, corporate events, friends

24 m · 79 ft

12 guests (up to 36)

Luxury experience · VIP events, business meetings

40+ m · 131+ ft

100–450 guests

Large event boats · weddings, dinner cruises, parties

Moments on board

Marriage proposal
Fireworks under the bridge
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Celebrations
Live fasıl music
Belly dance show
Party on board
Live fasıl music

Corporate events

Team events, client hosting and receptions on the Bosphorus.

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Charter terms

  • Minimum charter: 2 hours
  • Yachts of 24 m (79 ft) and above departing after 17:00: minimum 3 hours
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off on request (added to price)

Included on every charter

  • Professional captain & crew · fuel (no hidden fees)
  • Bluetooth music system · standard safety equipment
  • Soft drinks, tea & coffee, water, mixed nuts

Swimming tours

Princes' Islands or Poyrazköy — about 1.5–2 hours each way, so we recommend 6–8 hour charters. Swimming stops depend on weather and sea conditions.

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80€

Morning Cruise on the Bosphorus

Currently not availableCruise duration: 2 hoursDeparture: 10:30

Enjoy a delightful 20-minute stopover at Küçüksu, a charming area known for its historical ambiance and scenic beauty — a perfect moment for photos by the water. Our licensed guide points out significant structures and explains the cultural and architectural diversity of the European and Asian sides.

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Soft drinks, snacks, sandwich, seasonal fruits & dessert

Alcoholic beverages are extra.

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Day Tours & Excursions

Thermal escapes, private shopping and journeys across Türkiye, planned with hotel pick-up and a guide.

Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

2 days

Walk through ancient Ephesus on day one and bathe in the white terraces of Pamukkale on day two.

PriceOn request
  • All domestic flights
  • All entrance fees
  • Transportation · tour guide
  • Hotel with breakfast
  • Lunch · taxes
Itinerary
Day 1 · Selçuk – EphesusTemple of Artemis · Ephesus Museum · Library of Celsus · House of the Virgin Mary
Day 2 · PamukkaleCalcium pools · Cleopatra Antique Pool · Thermal pool · Pamukkale Museum
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Cappadocia Tour

2 days

Discover the wonderland of Turkey: fairy chimneys, valleys, an underground city and the best Anatolian food.

PriceOn request
  • All domestic flights
  • All entrance fees
  • Transportation · tour guide
  • Hotel with breakfast
  • Lunch · taxes
Itinerary
Day 1 · North CappadociaPigeon Valley · Paşabağ Fairy Chimneys · Devrent Valley · Çavuşin Old Village
Day 2 · South CappadociaGöreme Panorama · Underground City · Pigeon Valley · Ancient Castle
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Private Shopping Tour

Private tour

An Istanbul shopping day planned around what you love. Tell us your style and your favorite brands, and we organize the vehicle, the shopping route and lunch for you.

PriceOn request
  • Private vehicle
  • Lunch during the tour
  • Route planned for your shopping interests

Choose what you enjoy:

Clothing & fashionLuxury brandsTurkish brandsJewelry & accessoriesSouvenirsShopping mallsLocal markets / bazaarsOutlet shopping
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Full Day Old City Tour

Full day · 90 € / 150 €
  • Hippodrome (Serpent Column, Egyptian Obelisk, Walled Obelisk)
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Lunch & shopping

Price: 90 € / 150 €. Options: without museum tickets · with museum tickets (Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace)

Includes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off · lunch · guide

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar on Sundays. Hagia Sophia has a dress code: women need a headscarf.

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Old City & Bosphorus Tour

Full day · 110 €
  • Hippodrome
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Lunch on the Galata Bridge
  • Spice Market
  • Bosphorus cruise

Price: 110 € per person. Hagia Sophia ticket not included

Includes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off · lunch · guide

Runs every day, in English and Spanish.

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Evening Walking Tour

About 3 hours · price on request
  • Hippodrome
  • German Fountain
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Arasta Bazaar
  • Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Column of Constantine

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

Includes: Guide · one drink at the coffee break

Meeting point: German Fountain, 18:00. The sites are seen from the outside, with the guide's commentary.

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70€

Yalova Thermal Day Trip

Every day · 07:00 – 17:00

A relaxing thermal escape from Istanbul. Unwind in Yalova's natural thermal waters, explore the coastline and gardens at your own pace, then return to Istanbul in the evening.

Price70 € per person
  • Access to thermal hot springs
  • Swimming pools
  • Turkish hammam
  • Transportation from Istanbul · experienced guide

Lunch at a local restaurant is optional: +15 € per person.

Daily program
Istanbul → YalovaComfortable pick-up from your hotel or meeting point · scenic drive across the Gulf of Izmit
Thermal experiencePools, saunas and wellness facilities
Nature & free timeCoastline, gardens or the streets of Yalova at your own pace
Optional lunchLocal restaurant, regional flavors (not included)
Yalova → IstanbulDrop-off at your hotel or meeting point
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More tours from Istanbul

Prices are per person. For tours without a price, ask your hotel's concierge or reception; they will contact us.

Evening Street Food TourAbout 3.5 hours · price on request
  • Tastings at 5+ local spots
  • İstiklal Street
  • Karaköy
  • The stories behind the dishes
  • Small group

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

Includes: English-speaking guide · food and drink tastings

Not included: Transport to the meeting point

Meeting point: near the Karaköy funicular, 18:30; ends around 22:00. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

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Princes' Islands TourFull day · 40 €
  • Boat tour
  • Princes' Islands
  • Lunch
  • Free time: swimming, cycling or a walk

Price: 40 € per person

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Two Continents TourFull day · 110 €
  • Çamlıca Hill
  • Çamlıca Mosque
  • Cable car
  • Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Pierre Loti Hill
  • Eyüp Sultan (Eyyub El-Ensari Tomb)
  • Bosphorus tour
  • Golden Horn
  • Lunch & shopping

Price: 110 € per person

Not included: Drinks

Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays.

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Sapanca & Maşukiye TourFull day · 30 €
  • Zoo
  • Turkish delight factory
  • Waterfall & zipline
  • Sapanca Lake
  • ATV safari
  • Cable car
  • Lunch in nature

Price: 30 € per person. Activities not included

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Green Bursa TourFull day · price on request
  • Ferry ride
  • Turkish delight factory
  • BBQ lunch
  • Great Plane Tree
  • Green Mosque
  • Green Tomb
  • Silk House

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

Includes: Guide · lunch · transport

Optional: ATV & jeep safari · cable car to Uludağ · ski lift

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Troy TourFull day · price on request
  • Ancient city walls
  • Trojan Horse replica
  • Bouleuterion & Odeon
  • Excavation layers Troy I–IX
  • Traditional lunch

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

Back at your hotel the same evening.

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Gallipoli TourFull day · price on request
  • Anzac Cove
  • Lone Pine Memorial
  • Chunuk Bair
  • 57th Regiment Cemetery
  • Lunch in Eceabat

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

Back at your hotel the same evening.

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Black Sea Tour3 days, 2 nights · price on request
  • Flight to Trabzon
  • Sumela Monastery
  • Zigana Mountain
  • Karaca Cave
  • Uzungöl Lake

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

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Konya Tour2 days, 1 night · price on request
  • Mevlana Museum
  • Tomb of Shams-i Tabrizi
  • Alaaddin Hill
  • Karatay and İnce Minaret madrasas
  • Local etli ekmek

Price: On request — ask your hotel's concierge or reception

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Route of our cruises

Routes are planned according to charter duration, weather and guest preferences.

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