What To Do in Bosphorus in 1 Day

Gokce Nacar

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What To Do in Bosphorus in 1 Day

You've chosen to spend the whole day in Boshporus! That's great; anybody visiting Istanbul can enjoy all the water has to offer. Istanbul is crossed by the Bosphorus Strait. It is a vital connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, as well as a dividing line between Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus, the city's throbbing heart, is bordered by gardens and magnificent Ottoman palaces like Dolmabahce Palace and is crossed by three transcontinental bridges.

The Bosphorus Strait has drawn civilizations for millennia as a key maritime and commercial route, and its ruins may be seen along the shore. From the spa, you can view Ottoman summer rooms, Hagia Sophia, ancient imperial gardens, and more. Visitors come to the Bosphorus, and they all ride in boats out on the sea. Let's take a look at the many Bosphorus Tour choices to see which one is best for you to spend your day on.

A Brief Cruise on the Bosphorus

The continuous Short Circle Bosphorus tour is the first stop. This is ideal for people who are short on time but yet want to see Istanbul's tourism attractions. Throughout the season, this excursion is offered every day (April 1st until October 31st). The cruise departs from Eminönü and returns to Istinye (well past the second bridge). The ferry departs the Eminönü docks at midday, stops at Ortaköy about 3 PM to pick up more passengers, and then continues on its two-hour continuous trip.

Night Cruise on the Bosphorus

The trip is identical to the Full Bosphorus Tour, but with the added bonus of seeing Istanbul at night! The boat departs before nightfall, offering spectacular views of Istanbul's sunset. It makes a brief halt at Anadolu Kava for passengers to dine at one of the local fish restaurants. The boat departs at 22:30 for a once-in-a-lifetime moonlight cruise on the Bosphorus! Unfortunately, in July and August, the Complete Bosphorus Trip by Night on the Ferry is only offered on Saturdays.

Private Tours of the Bosphorus

If you book a private Bosphorus cruise with a recognized and trustworthy operator, you may receive a fantastic bargain. Take a look at my experience on a private Bosphorus boat while in Istanbul. Regrettably, there are still a plethora of less acceptable alternatives. Inadequately educated visitors seeking for a Bosphorus map, wandering about Eminonu docks looking for a Bosphorus cruise Such actions will be noticed from a mile away, and these firms will provide them with a place on their Bosphorus cruise ship. But don't be taken in by these 'hustlers' offer. Their excursions are expensive, limited in duration, and often take place on shaky boats. Furthermore, on a boat full of 50 to 100 strangers, there is no feeling of anonymity.

Several small-group and private Istanbul excursions incorporate Bosphorus cruises. These boat excursions usually include visits to Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Topkapi Palace, and other Istanbul sites. Plan your trip to Istanbul today to experience these sights!