Its English name "Bosporus" comes from mythology. Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait.
Thus bous=cow,
and poros=crossing-place:
Bosporus= "crossing-place of the cow."
The Bosporus or Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a strait that divides the European part (Rumelia) of Turkey with its Asian part (Anatolia). However, the Bosporus is so much more than just a body of water separating two land masses! Throughout history it has been coveted for its strategic location – attracting some of the world's most interesting cultures to lay claim to the beautiful shores. One of the best ways to take in these amazing historic offerings is by boat. We offer several day cruises along the mighty Bosporus as well as an evening dinner cruise.
• Kabatas (Departure around 09:00)
• Ortakoy (09:15 - 09:45)
• Kucuksu Pavilion (10:00 - 11:15)
• Rumeli Fortress (11:35 - 12:30)
Enjoy Bosphorus with a 4 hours half day morning cruise tour. Stop and explore the highlights of Bosphorus such as Kucuksu Pavilion.
Note: You will be picked up from Rumeli Fortress by bus and driven to your hotel. Instead of going to your hotel, you could get off in Taksim square, Besiktas (Dolmabahce Palace), Karakoy (Galata Tower) or Eminonu (Spice Market).
*Kucuksu Pavilion is closed on Monday and Thursday. We will visit Maiden's Tower on these days.
Duration : Half day (3 to 3,5 hours)
Departure Date : Everyday between 25th March 2014 and 30th October 2014
Vehicle : Boat (70 people capacity) and A/C Minibus for transfers
Included Services : Transfers, snacks, soft drinks, entrance fees, licensed English speaking guide
Price : 60 Euro per person (Children 3 to 7 years are 28 Euro, Children 0 to 2 years are free)
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