Your day cruise begins with a pickup from your hotel in central Istanbul. Be driven to your ship which will take you on a cruise up the Bosphorus Strait, a water channel that divides Istanbul and Turkey onto the European and Asian continents. Enjoy views of historical monuments like imperial palaces, kiosks, and private mansions called yali before arriving in the neighborhood of Ortaköy. Check out the city’s first suspension bridge and wander its cobblestone roads filled with vibrant culture. The head to Küçüksu Palace, a former hunting lodge of the sultans, dating back to the period of Sultan Abdülmecit. Located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, it used to be the reception palace for hunting parties. Continue your tour to Rumeli Fortress, built by the order of Mehmet II. Located on the European side of the Bosphorus, it was constructed as a part of the plan to siege Constantinople. After Rumeli Fortress lunch will be served aboard the boat. Move onward to Anadolu Kavagi, a small fishing village located at the southernmost point of Bosphorus on the edge of the Black Sea. Have free time to enjoy the village and take photographs. Then go to Büyük Liman Beach, found on the northernmost point of the strait. Take a dip in clear waters and soak in the refreshing temperatures of the Black Sea before heading to the final stop on your tour. Conclude your trip with a visit to the historic village of Poyrazköy. Founded by Genoese colonists, the village dates back 6 centuries and was later captured by the Romans and the Ottoman Empire. Return to central Istanbul where your transfer service will be waiting at Kabatas Pier to take you back to your hotel.