Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset
Europe on your left, Asia on your right, and the call to prayer going up from both sides at once.
Included: Bosphorus cruise ticket with an open upper deck; Turkish tea and a live commentary in English; Hotel pickup within Sultanahmet and Taksim. Everything included →
Highlights
- Dolmabahçe Palace and the Ottoman yalı mansions from the water
- Rumeli fortress, built in 1452 to cut the strait
- Both Bosphorus bridges lit as the light goes
- The evening call to prayer heard from both continents at once
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Good for seniors: You're seated for most of the crossing, with an open-deck option if you want the breeze rather than a cabin
- Getting around
- Little walking
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Time of day
- Afternoon, Evening
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
Istanbul only makes sense from the water. From the land it is a city; from the Bosphorus it is a strait with a continent on either side and a thousand years of people who wanted to control it.
Ottoman palaces, wooden yalı mansions, two suspension bridges and the fortress Mehmed built in four months to strangle the city. Time it for dusk and the muezzins start while you are mid-channel — from Europe and from Asia, slightly out of sync.
What happens on board
Boarding time and point are confirmed for your date.
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Board at Eminönü in the late afternoon, up the strait to the second bridge and back, arriving as the city lights come on. Turkish tea throughout.
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Inclusions
- Bosphorus cruise ticket with an open upper deck
- Turkish tea and a live commentary in English
- Hotel pickup within Sultanahmet and Taksim
Exclusions
- Dinner
- Palace entries
- Anything not in inclusions
Know before you go
- The upper deck is the point and it is windy on the water — carry a layer even in summer
- Sunset timing shifts a lot between summer and winter; we book the slot that lands on dusk
- Ferries do not run in heavy fog on the strait, which happens in winter
- Sit on the right heading north for the palaces, left coming back for Asia
Policies
Payment policy
Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
Every rupee is receipted and the balance date is written on your confirmation.
5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
A trip captain is assigned to you by name before you travel.
If we ever cancel a departure ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date move.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days.
Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (visas, permits, non-refundable air) are deducted at cost and shown to you.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Boarding details confirmed. We confirm the boarding point, time and what is on board before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset cost?
Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset starts at ₹3,499 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset?
Included: Bosphorus cruise ticket with an open upper deck; Turkish tea and a live commentary in English; Hotel pickup within Sultanahmet and Taksim.
What is not included in Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset?
Not included: Dinner; Palace entries; Anything not in inclusions.
How long is Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset, and when does it run?
3 hours in Bosphorus, Istanbul. Time slots: 16:00; 17:30. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset?
The upper deck is the point and it is windy on the water — carry a layer even in summer. Sunset timing shifts a lot between summer and winter; we book the slot that lands on dusk. Ferries do not run in heavy fog on the strait, which happens in winter. Sit on the right heading north for the palaces, left coming back for Asia.
What is the cancellation policy for Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset?
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit. 15–29 days: 50% of the package cost. 7–14 days: 75% of the package cost. Under 7 days or no-show: no refund. One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Is Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
Yes, it suits seniors. You're seated for most of the crossing, with an open-deck option if you want the breeze rather than a cabin. Little walking.
Is Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset indoors or outdoors?
It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.
How do I book Istanbul: Two Continents at Sunset?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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