Blend an exploration of a renowned private Turkish museum with a scenic Bosphorus cruise for an especially enjoyable and illuminating tour. Take a leisurely drive through Istanbul to the marvelous Sadberk Hanim Museum, which is the first private museum in Turkey and is attractively housed in a restored waterfront villa. You’ll examine an impressive collection of Ottoman art and furnishings, beguiling Anatolian antiquities and captivating Islamic art. After your museum visit, board a boat for a cruise along the picturesque Bosphorus, which snakes through Istanbul, dividing its European and Asian portions.

Along the strait’s heavily populated shores, view spectacular vistas of seaside mansions, mosques, palaces and the imposing Rumelihisari, or Bogazkesen Castle, a 15th-century medieval fortress. Gliding along with sea breezes wafting around you, revel in the idyllic charm of this seagoing excursion filled with postcard-perfect sights.

HELPFUL HINTS 

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

PLEASE NOTE 

This tour includes approximately one hour of walking. There will be a staircase to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The order of the sites viewed or visited may vary to avoid the crowds. Please expect dense traffic conditions in Istanbul. The Sadberk Hanim Museum is closed on Wednesdays and will be replaced with a visit to the Spice Market instead.