PANORAMA OF THE BOSPORUS
Ship tour
15:00-18:00 DAILY
The boat tour will begin from the Golden Horn, on the banks of which the buildings of the Byzantine and Ottoman eras of the city are located. You will learn about the life of Greek regions and the monuments of the bygone Constantinople. It was here, on the southern bank of the mouth of the Golden Horn, in the 7th century BC. e. The city of Byzantium was founded, which later, in 330, by the decision of Constantine the Great, became the capital of the Roman Empire under the name New Rome. About 6,000 years ago, at the confluence of the Kyagythane and Ali-su river waterways with the waters of the famous Bosphorus Strait, a natural bay was formed, later called the Golden Horn.
This name was given to it for two reasons: “horn” - because of its shape, and “golden” - because of its strategically convenient trading location. The Golden Horn backwater is located in the place where the Bosporus Strait flows into the Sea of Marmara. Along the shores of the bay are the ancient districts of Galata, Balat, Fatih, etc., adjacent to important historical monuments.
Both shores of the bay are connected by 5 bridges, 3 of which are drawbridges. Istanbul stretches across two continents, and the Golden Horn Bay divides the European half of the city into two more parts. When the sun sets, the waters of the Golden Horn Bay are colorful and shimmer with many shades of gold!
The Bosphorus Strait is the very breath of Istanbul, filled with the cries of seagulls, the sound of waves and calls to prayer heard from the minarets. These are ancient villas, Ottoman palaces, fortresses and gigantic bridges that amaze with their beauty. The Bosphorus is the narrowest intercontinental strait in the world. The largest Turkish city, Istanbul, is located on both sides of the strait. The length of the strait is 30 kilometers, and in the widest part the distance between the banks is 3500 meters. In the narrow “throat” of the Bosphorus between the shores of Europe and Asia, three suspension bridges have been built and operate - the 1st Bosphorus Bridge, the Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge and the Sultan Baha Selim Bridge.
During a boat trip along the Bosphorus, you will sail between two continents, enjoy views of the shores of the European and Asian parts, look at the ancient fortress of Rumeli Hissar (external view) and the legendary Maiden Tower (external view). The fortress played a historical role in the storming of Constantinople in 1453, cutting off the city from the Black Sea, and the Maiden Tower over the centuries of its existence served as a lighthouse, a prison, a place of pilgrimage and an isolation ward during cholera.
At the end of the tour, you will visit one of the best observation platforms in the Asian part, Beylerbeyi Palace Park (the summer residence of the sultans). You will enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the city and the Bosphorus Strait.
Included in the price:
Transfer from the hotel to the port and back. This means that you will be transported from your hotel to the ship's departure point and back once your excursion is complete.
Services of a Russian-speaking guide. During your boat trip, you will be accompanied by a qualified guide who speaks English and will share with you interesting facts, stories and information about attractions along the route.
A boat trip. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of the Golden Horn and its surroundings while sailing by boat, allowing you to see famous architectural monuments, historical areas and other attractions from the water.
These included services will ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable journey through this exciting destination.
