The Bosphorus narrows between Emirgan and Kannlica to 790 metres and between Arnavutköy and Vaniköy to 875 metres. After these points, the parallel between the shores disappears. The narrowest point on the Bosphorus is between Rumelihisar on the European shore and the Meşruta Yali on the Asiatic shore where the width only 698 metres. At the entrance to the Black Sea, the Bosphorus widens and the distance between the European and Asiatic Lighthouses reaches 4.5 kilometres (3 miles). Between Yeniköy and Cubuklu it is 1480 metres, and at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, between Semsi Pasa at Üsküdar and Salipazari on the European shore, it reaches 1675 metres. The broadest part of the Bosphorus is between Büyükdere and a distance of 3.3 kilometres (2 miles). The slopes of the Bosphorus range between 15 and 200 metres high.

Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the most fascinating buildings in Istanbul, sits on the most beautiful section of the Bosporus. Although it was built many years ago, the flamboyant appearance of Dolmabahçe Palace is still impressive.

This former Ottoman palace is now a classic hotel combining refined elegance and spellbinding views with an breath taking pool with views of the Bosphorus.

Istanbul Lunch Cruise – Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea Enjoy incredible views of Istanbul sailing between two continents on the Bosphorus all the way to the Black Sea as you enjoy delicious two-course lunch onboard a lovely boat. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the Bosphorus Strait during this spectacular 4-hour Bosphorus lunch cruise. Take in the iconic sights along the way and stop for a visit in the fishing village of Anadolu Kavagi and discover the old fortress remnants on a hill with breath-taking views of Bosphorus and the Black Sea. Cruise Highlights • Delicious two course lunch with freshly prepared entrees, salads and seasonal fruits • Glace over the castles, palaces and mansions on the Bosphorus Strait • Learn about the rich history of Istanbul from our knowledgeable guide on-board. • Sail to the village of Anadolu Kavagi on the Black Sea coast • Swimming opportunity in the Black Sea at Anadolu Kavagi during summer time What you can expect from this cruise Climb aboard a gorgeous boat and forget your worries as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise down the Bosphorus Strait. Admire the views of beautiful castles, palaces, old mansions and the minarets of Istanbul mosques. During the cruise you will have plenty of time to relax, sit back and indulge in two course lunch that offers a variety of delicious dishes and fresh seasonal fruits. The open air observation deck gives you the perfect place to capture photos. Go for a stroll on deck to soak up the sun and see the many famous sights that line both coastlines, such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahce and Ciragan Palaces and the immense Bosphorus Bridges that connect Asia and Europe, observe districts along the shore. Sail towards the Black Sea, and then make your way to the small coastal town of Anadolu Kavagi. Drop anchor and take a walk in the lush hills of the surrounding area. See the ruins of a medieval fortress and other landmarks before the journey back to Istanbul in the late afternoon. On the way back to Istanbul, glance at many wooden summer pavilions of Ottoman Sultans and pashas on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Lunch Menu Cocktail: Spring Rolls (Deep fried rolls with cheese filling) Snacks Hors D’oeuvre Plate Calf Ham Feta Cheese Stuffed Grape Leaves Russian Salad Mashed Feaves Zucchini Hash Browns Carrot Salad With Yogurt Mercimek Köftesi (Lentil Balls) Tomatoes and Cucumber Salad Warm Starters: Spring Balls or (Deep Fried Phyllo Pastry With Pastrami and Tomato Filling) Rose Pastry Main Course Barbecued Meat (Meatballs, Glazed Chicken Beast, Beefsteak) With Tomato Pilaf OR Barbecued Fish (Sea Bass or Sea Bream) With Side Dish Seasonal Salad *** Vegetarian food also available on request Vegetarian Main Course: Grilled or saute vegetables with side dishes of rice and mashed patato Fruit Three kinds of fruits of the season Beverages *** One Soft Beverage *** Complimentary Turkish Tea and Nescafe Inclusions: *** 4-Hours Cruise on pleasant boat *** Two-course full lunch *** Professional and experienced tour guide in English and Spanish *** One soft drink + complimentary tea and nescafe Cruise Timing Schedule Departing from Kabatas Pier 12:30/13.00 - Boarding on the boat 13:00 – Cruise stars 13:00/13:45 – Coctail and snacks served. Journey towards the first and second bridges with our guide's narration of the important buildings 13:45/14:45 Lunch served as the boat sails towards the Black Sea 14:45/16.00 - Visit to the Anadolu Kavagi Village or swim off the boat in a nice bay (swimming possibility only during Summer) 16.00/17:30 - Journey back to Kabatas Pier 17.00 – Cruise ends in Kabatas Pier Days of Operation Everyday All Year Around Good to Know • We cannot wait for late comers or return to the piers. All cruises are on a strict time schedule. • Vegetarian food must be ordered in the special instruction while booking in advance. • Children under 3 are free of charge, children aged between 4 and 8 get 30% discount. • Students with a valid student ID will receive 20% discount. • Swimming break as an option on the summer months (first week of June till third week of September) instead of visiting Anadolu Kavagi village. Either you visit the village or stay on the boat for swimming

The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and unofficially as the First Bridge, is one of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia.

Rumelihisarı or Boğazkesen Castle is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress also lends its name to the immediate neighborhood around it in the city's Sarıyer district.

Ortaköy Mosque, officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.

The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is a bridge for rail and motor vehicle transit over the Bosphorus strait, to the north of two existing suspension bridges in Istanbul, Turkey. It was initially named the Third Bosphorus Bridge.

Anadoluhisarı, known historically as Güzelce Hisar is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey on the Anatolian side of the Bosporus. The complex is the oldest surviving Turkish architectural structure built in Istanbul, and further gives its name to the neighborhood around it in the city's Beykoz district.

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th.

Küçüksu Palace or Küçüksu Pavilion, a.k.a. Göksu Pavilion, is a summer palace in Istanbul, Turkey, situated in the Küçüksu neighborhood of Beykoz district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus between Anadoluhisarı and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.

Kuleli Military High School was the oldest military high school in Turkey, located in Çengelköy, Istanbul, on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus strait. It was founded on September 21, 1845, by Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I.

The Beylerbeyi Palace, Beylerbeyi meaning "Lord of Lords", is located in the Beylerbeyi neighbourhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey at the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s, it is now situated immediately north of the 1973 Bosphorus Bridge.

The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople.

The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.

The Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphoru

The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.