The Bosporus Strait, which divides Istanbul in two, is also known as the Strait of Istanbul. It connects the Black Sea in the north to the Marmara and Mediterranean Sea in the south, splitting Turkey into a European side and an Asian side. Both sides are famous historical districts in Istanbul.

We have been to Istanbul last May. Bosphorus cruise is must see. You can enjoy city sightseeing for 1 hour with very affordable price.

The Bosphorus Strait can take a cruise around, there is a car to pick up the hotel, the ship provides free biscuits and tea, the ship will be in English, Russian (there are many Turkish Russian tourists), Turkish broadcast on both sides of the attractions introduction, in the downstairs cabin can be heard clearly, other places can not hear clearly. After the cruise ship docked on the Asian side, all tourists disembarked, gathered around and then boarded the ship back to the European side. The return journey of the ship was very fast, about 15m away, and then the car was returned to the hotel.

The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, communicates the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, and separates the Asian and European parts of Turkey. In the middle of the strait there is a rapid flow from the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, and under the water there is a counter current to bring salty seawater from the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. The fishery is abundant because fish travel seasonally through the straits to and from the Black Sea. Trees are lush on both sides of the Strait, with villages, tourist attractions, ornate residences and villas scattered.

The Bosphorus Strait of Turkey divides Istanbul in two, one in Asia and one in continental Europe, so the Strait is also called the Istanbul Strait. The Strait is the only way to enter the Mediterranean Sea. The Strait has the famous Bosphorus Bridge.

The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, communicates the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, and separates the Asian part of Turkey from the European part: the gorge. The length is 30 kilometers. The widest part of the north entrance is3.7 kilometers. In the middle of the strait there is a rapid flow from the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, and under the water there is a counter current to bring salty seawater from the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. The fishery is abundant because fish travel seasonally through the straits to and from the Black Sea. Trees are lush on both sides of the Strait, with villages, tourist attractions, ornate residences and villas scattered.