Istanbul: Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise

Istanbul Lunch Cruise on Bosphorus

Long Circle Bosphorus lunch cruise up to the Black Sea offering swimming in the cold water of the Black Sea.

Istanbul Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise offers you take a leisurely afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, and enjoy an onboard lunch and visit to the Black Sea, too! After savoring delights such as Turkish meze and grilled chicken while the sightseeing boat is docked, cruise from Rumeli Hisarı Fortress along the Bosphorus Strait, passing Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge and more.

Pass into the open waters of the Black Sea, and stop for a swim at the coastal village of Poyrazköy or explore the medieval ruins of Anadolu Kavağı before returning to Istanbul.

What to Expect

Start your afternoon with a hotel pickup, and travel to Rumeli Hisarı where your sightseeing boat is docked. Rumeli Fortress Explore the historical fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet that marks the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. A fantastic place with a panoramic view perfect for taking photographs and boarding to your sightseeing boat.

Lunch on Board The Boat After exploring the fortress, you'll return to the boat for lunch while cruising the Bosphorus. You'll be served grilled chicken and traditional Turkish meze with soft drinks. Vegetarian options available upon request.

Black Sea, As you approach the northern end of the Bosphorus

Strait, our tour will continue into the Black Sea. We will stop at a beautiful cove on the Asian side where you'll have the chance to go swimming and enjoy the sunshine.

Anadolu Kavagi Our final stop is a picturesque fishing village on the European side. You'll have time to stroll around the village enjoy an ice-cream or waffle. In the late afternoon, return to Kabatas port and finish with a hotel drop-off.