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These European and Asian Fortresses can be found along the Bosphorus river, approximately 40 minutes drive from the old city of Istanbul. Each is famous for its local specialty – Emirgan for tulips, which bloom in a hillside park, and Kanlica for yogurt, served in several waterfront cafes.

This cruise stops at various fishing villages on the way to the Black Sea in the north. Dividing European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul, the river is also a direct artery between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.