At the time you desire in the morning, our yacht and professional tour guide will be waiting for you at the marina. The tour will begin with a guided Bosphorus cruise accompanied by complimentary tea and coffee.

First, our guide will give you insights into the Golden Horn, Istanbul’s most important natural harbor. You will learn about the significant neighborhoods along its shores, such as Eyüp Sultan, Feshane, Fener, Balat, and Kasımpaşa.

As we proceed, you will admire the iconic structures adorning the hills of the historic peninsula—including Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Galata Tower, and Beyazıt Tower—while our guide shares fascinating details about each.

After passing by the Galata Bridge and the fishermen along it, we will enter the Bosphorus. As soon as we do, our yacht will begin to dance with the lively currents of the strait. Perhaps a seagull will accompany us along the way—feel free to share your crackers with them as we serve your tea and coffee.

While cruising through the Bosphorus, we will first explore the European side, then head toward the Asian continent between the First Bridge and Galatasaray Island. On the Asian side, you’ll see landmarks such as Kuleli Military High School, the historic Ottoman pasha mansions, and Beylerbeyi Palace.

We’ll continue past Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Şemsi Pasha Mosque (famous in Turkish nursery rhymes), Ayazma Mosque, Salacak, and the Maiden’s Tower before we turn back toward the Golden Horn. The tour concludes at Feshane Marina, where we began.

This route is followed during the two-hour Bosphorus tour. Depending on your preferences and budget, the tour can also be extended to three or four hours. Please contact us for more details.

As an additional option, if you agree to cover the mooring fee, you can disembark at any municipal ferry dock along the route.

During the tour, we can also provide the following services upon request:

• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner service
• Belly dancer performance
• Violin and fasıl (traditional Turkish ensemble) entertainment
• Private photographer
• Special yacht decoration
• Wedding proposal arrangements

PS. This organization is organized by Manolya Tour. Istanbul Guide Services is only authorized for the guiding service of this organization.