This wonderful half day Bosphorus cruise tour offers a fascinating trip to the Spice Bazaar which is near the New Mosque. Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you pass row upon row of aromatic spices, herbs and condiments. With a drive along the Golden Horn, you can also admire the beautiful architecture of the Byzantine and Ottoman empire. With delicious Turkish food and scenic cable car ride, Istanbul Half Day Bosphorus cruise is one of the best cruises.
Recommended Read: Popular Things to Do on Bosphorus Cruise
This exciting half day Bosphorus cruise tour takes you on an amazing exploration of Istanbul first by cruise then by bus then by cable car. The cruise on the Bosphorus Strait is for 1.5 hours and passes by remarkable attractions like the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and the quaint wooden Ottoman houses. Enjoy an interesting and educational visit to the Ancient City Walls, St. Stephen Church and a drive along the Golden Horn. Admire a panoramic view of the city from the cable car as you make your descent from Pierre Loti Hill.
Must Experience: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Explore the beauty and heritage of Istanbul with this half day Bosphorus cruise tour which will take you to the spice bazaar as well as showcase the beauty of Istanbul from a very different perspective. Enjoy your cruise with a visit to the City Walls then the Golden Horn by bus. You can also explore the bustling Spice Bazaar before heading out on a cruise of the beautiful Bosphorus and sail over the strait that divides Europe and Asia. From your boat you can get a good view of the Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, the Rumeli Fortress, Topkapi Palace and the Military High School.
You can Also Checkout: Bosphorus Cruise Day Trips
This action filled half day Bosphorus cruise tour will take you on an unforgettable journey of cruising along the waterway that divides Europe and Asia. You also get to explore the Spice Bazaar on your way to the harbor where the boat is docked. From the boat you can get a good view of the Dolmabahce Palace, the Galata Towers, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, the beautiful Ottoman villas, and many more. Enjoy a wonderful lunch onboard the cruise during your tour and relish the mouthwatering Turkish specialities as you take in the spectacular views.
Also Checkout: Bosphorus Cruise With Lunch
A half day Bosphorus Cruise tour is a cruise package that takes you on a sailing trip right on the Bosphorus Strait. The cruise offers a wonderful view of Istanbul’s skyline and the many attractions of this ancient city from a very different perspective. You get to see many of Istanbul’s landmarks that are on the shores of the Bosphorus both on the European side and the Asian side. Some of the tours also include a wonderful trip to the Spice Bazaar and to explore the Rumeli Fortress or any other attraction.
Time span for a half day Bosphorus cruise will last anywhere between 1.5 hours to 5 hours depending on the package you choose.
Amenities differ based on the cruise package you choose but common ones include hotel pick and drop if you are in a city center, Turkish tea or coffee, English speaking tour guide, audio guide in different languages and air conditioned vehicle.
No, food and drink is not included in all the half day Bosphorus cruise. Food is included only if you pick the package that has a cruise along with lunch or dinner.