You’ll be picked up at your central Istanbul hotel and transferred to the port, where you’ll board a private yacht for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present, splendour and simple beauty.

During the 4-hour cruise you’ll pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then Ciragan Palace, refurbished in 1874 by Sultan Abdulaziz and now restored as a grand hotel. Overshadowing Istanbul’s traditional architecture is one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, the Bogazici Bridge, linking Europe and Asia.

Enjoy a delightful dinner on board, accompanied by a variety of drink selections and traditional entertainment.

Dinner Menu

Cold starters:
Shrimp cocktail; cold and smoked meat plate; selected cheese board; Ottoman-style starter plate (Sultan Spring Roll, Exotic Medallion)

Main dishes:
Grilled fish, chicken steak or meatballs

Seasonal salad

Dessert and fruit:
Selected Turkish dessert; or seasonal fresh fruits; or fresh fruit salad

Drink options:
1 – Unlimited soft drinks: fruit juice, tea, coffee (alcoholic drinks and imported drinks available for an extra charge on the boat)

2 – Unlimited local drinks: wines, beers, raki, spirits and soft drinks (imported drinks available for an extra charge on the boat)

At the end of the cruise you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.