Bosphorus Experience

Bosphorus Experience

If you have a significant stopover between Business Class flights connecting in Istanbul, don't waste it at the airport. You could spend your time in Istanbul enjoying the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. For a price exclusive to our Business Class passengers, you can step aboard a luxurious motorboat, and tour the blue waters of the Bosphorus, and get to see historical landmarks such as the Maiden's Tower, Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace. You'll also get up close to one of the most magnificent buildings in the city, Çırağan Palace Kempinski, as you dine in its water-side restaurant. Make a reservation now to benefit from these privileges.
Bosphorus tour Historical landmarks Çırağan Palace Kempinski Turkish and world cuisine
Bosphorus Experience

If you have a significant stopover between Business Class flights connecting in Istanbul, don't waste it at the airport. You could spend your time in Istanbul enjoying the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. For a price exclusive to our Business Class passengers, you can step aboard a luxurious motorboat, and tour the blue waters of the Bosphorus, and get to see historical landmarks such as the Maiden's Tower, Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace. You'll also get up close to one of the most magnificent buildings in the city, Çırağan Palace Kempinski, as you dine in its water-side restaurant. Make a reservation now to benefit from these privileges.

Bosphorus tour
Historical landmarks
Çırağan Palace Kempinski
Turkish and world cuisine

A special greeting

You're invited to enjoy the Bosphorus Experience and discover the city in style. You'll be greeted as soon as you land by your guide, and chauffeured to your boat in a luxury vehicle.

A Special Greeting
A Wonderful Adventure

A wonderful adventure

You tour of the Bosphorus begins in the historical district of Eminönü. You'll be served a variety of food and drink while taking in all the sights the Bosphorus has to offer. The tour, departing for and returning from Çırağan Palace Kempinski, lasts around 90 minutes.

A journey through time

Your tour guide will tell you all there is to know about the historical buildings you'll see along the Bosphorus. Among these will be some of the icons of the city, including Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Maiden's Tower.

A Journey Through Time

A special greeting

You're invited to enjoy the Bosphorus Experience and discover the city in style. You'll be greeted as soon as you land by your guide, and chauffeured to your boat in a luxury vehicle.

A Special Greeting
A Wonderful Adventure

A wonderful adventure

You tour of the Bosphorus begins in the historical district of Eminönü. You'll be served a variety of food and drink while taking in all the sights the Bosphorus has to offer. The tour, departing for and returning from Çırağan Palace Kempinski, lasts around 90 minutes.

A journey through time

Your tour guide will tell you all there is to know about the historical buildings you'll see along the Bosphorus. Among these will be some of the icons of the city, including Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Maiden's Tower.

A Journey Through Time
Bosphorus Experience

Make your reservation to enjoy the Bosphorus Experience while waiting to transfer in Istanbul. Discover the city from the water and have a delicious meal in the magnificent Çırağan Palace.

Reservation

Bosphorus Experience

Make your reservation to enjoy the Bosphorus Experience while waiting to transfer in Istanbul. Discover the city from the water and have a delicious meal in the magnificent Çırağan Palace.

Reservation

Unforgettable tastes

You'll be treated to some incredible cuisine surrounded by the grandeur of Çırağan Palace Kempinski. Enjoy wonderful views of the Bosphorus as you dine in the palace's stylish Laledan restaurant overlooking the water.

Unforgettable Tastes
Right On Time!

Right on time!

We've planned the Bosphorus Experience tours to fit in with your arrival time in Istanbul. If you have at least 7 hours to wait before your connecting flight, you can enjoy this wonderful experience. Depending on your arrival time, you can join the morning, afternoon or evening tour.


Unforgettable tastes

You'll be treated to some incredible cuisine surrounded by the grandeur of Çırağan Palace Kempinski. Enjoy wonderful views of the Bosphorus as you dine in the palace's stylish Laledan restaurant overlooking the water.

Unforgettable Tastes
Right On Time!

Right on time!

We've planned the Bosphorus Experience tours to fit in with your arrival time in Istanbul. If you have at least 7 hours to wait before your connecting flight, you can enjoy this wonderful experience. Depending on your arrival time, you can join the morning, afternoon or evening tour.

Morning Tour program

Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

06.45 Met by Bosphorus Experience representative

07.00 Go to Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf after meeting guide or group (An introduction to Istanbul while traveling)

07.45 Depart from Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf

08.00 Bosphorus tour (Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower, Çırağan Palace Kempinski)

08.45 Breakfast at Çırağan Palace Kempinski

10.30 Return to Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf

11.00 Getting to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

11.45 Enjoy FastTrack priority through the airport

Morning Tour

Morning Tour program

Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

06.45 Met by Bosphorus Experience representative

07.00 Go to Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf after meeting guide or group (An introduction to Istanbul while traveling)

07.45 Depart from Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf

08.00 Bosphorus tour (Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower, Çırağan Palace Kempinski)

08.45 Breakfast at Çırağan Palace Kempinski

10.30 Return to Karaköy or Sarayburnu Wharf

11.00 Getting to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

11.45 Enjoy FastTrack priority through the airport

Morning Tour

Terms and Conditions

  • The Bosphorus Experience is available to Business Class passengers with connecting flights in Istanbul. 
  • To enjoy the Bosphorus Experience, there must be at least a 7 hours before the connecting flight. 
  • There must be at least 2 passengers present for the Bosphorus Experience to take place. 
  • To enjoy the Bosphorus Experience, reservations must be made at least 24 hours before flying.
Please visit https://bosphorus.turkishairlines.com for more information about the Bosphorus Experience.
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