Private VIP yacht cruise – Istanbul from the Bosphorus

From the water Istanbul shows its true face: Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, the bridges, the Rumeli Hisarı fortress, the yalı villas on the shore and the Maiden's Tower in evening light. Choose between the private boat (€300, a vessel for your group, 90 minutes cruising) and the luxury VIP yacht from €400 with drinks; a 4-course menu on board is arranged on request.

Highlights

• Private boat or luxury yacht – no strangers
• Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and Bosphorus Bridge from the water
• Rumeli Hisarı fortress and the villas of Bebek and Arnavutköy
• Asian shore: Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuzguncuk, Maiden's Tower
• Guide on board: the story behind every palace and villa
• Sunset cruise, birthday, proposal or company event – decorated on request

Full description

Two hours are enough for the most beautiful stretch of the Bosphorus: we cast off at Kabataş or Galataport, sail up the European shore to the Rumeli Hisarı fortress and return along the Asian shore. Your guide explains on board what you see – no loudspeakers, in conversation.

The private boat is a comfortable excursion vessel for your group only; the VIP yacht offers a saloon, sun deck, captain and crew, soft drinks and, on request, sparkling wine, meze and a 4-course menu. Popular at sunset, for birthdays and proposals. You can also book the cruise as an extra to any city tour.

What we see

We adapt order and selection to weekday, opening hours, weather and your wishes.

• Casting off at Kabataş or Galataport
  Looking back at Topkapı, Hagia Sophia and the Galata Tower.
• Dolmabahçe Palace
  The 600-metre marble façade of the last sultans.
• Ortaköy and the Bosphorus Bridge
  The baroque mosque beneath the first bridge between the continents.
• Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumeli Hisarı
  Wooden villas, marina and the fortress of Mehmed the Conqueror.
• Asian shore
  Anadolu Hisarı, Küçüksu Pavilion, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuzguncuk.
• Maiden's Tower and return
  The Kız Kulesi against the old town skyline.

Included

• 2 hours private, state-licensed guide in your language (Mehmet Humayunoğlu or an experienced colleague from his team)
• Planning, coordination and time management of the day
• Headsets for groups of 16 or more
• Private boat or yacht with captain and crew
• Soft drinks on board the yacht
• Guide on board in your language

Not included

• Menu, sparkling wine and decoration (on request)
• Transfer to the pier, optional
• Personal expenses, tips

Meeting point

Meeting point at the confirmed pier in Kabataş or at Galataport; I await you 15 minutes before departure. With a booked vehicle I pick you up at your hotel.

You will recognise me by the sign “MeinReiseleiter.de” and the visibly worn guide licence. We confirm meeting point and time with your booking.

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Important information

German, English, Turkish, French, Italian, Spanish – 25 more languages on request.

• Best time – Late afternoon until sunset; we set the start time by season.
• Weather – In case of a storm warning we reschedule or refund the payment.
• Yacht size – The yacht from €400 applies up to 3 persons; for larger groups you receive a matching offer right away.