As the world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, the importance of the Bosphorus Strait cannot be overstated. Still, the best way to learn about this critical waterway is simply to enjoy it in a luxurious way, at your own leisure on a private yacht.
Your guide will be sure to show you the city's key highlights, including the stunning Dolmabahçe Palace, with its ostentatious façade, as well as the 15th century Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace, where Ottoman sultans spent their summers.
During the cruise, you will get the chance to truly experience the meeting of East and West, which comes together in the great city of Istanbul. While differences have been rooted within Turkish history, and have at times resulted in tension, the mix of different cultures and faiths in Istanbul has indeed fuelled the creation of the amazing, and utterly unique city that you see today. After two hours, your captain will dock in your original port, where you can then step off into the cool neighborhood of Karaköy and enjoy the rest of your day or evening at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours