TRIP OVERVIEW
Trip Dates
23 Aug - 25 Aug |
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Tour Highlights
Take part in the world-famous Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim at the heart of Istanbul
Swim from Asia to Europe as one of the world's busiest shipping lanes closes for this once-a-year event
Join open water swimmers from around the world and soak up lively Bosphorus race village
Discover the history and culture of the fascinating city of Istanbul
The iconic Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim is back, bigger and better than ever. Complete an unforgettable crossing from Asia to Europe as the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul comes to a standstill for this annual event. Join more than 2,400 competitors from across the globe as swimmers take over the Bosphorus waters and one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world is temporarily closed to traffic.
SwimTrek Bosphorus Ballot - ENDS 28th DECEMBER 2023
The best way to secure one of the limited number of places in this heavily oversubscribed international event is to enter the SwimTrek Bosphorus Ballot.
Please note that entering the ballot does not guarantee your place in the Bosphorus swim.
Who Is This Trip For?
The Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim is a significant open water swim and conditions during the race may be challenging. A good experience of swimming in all sea conditions is essential and you should have relevant open water knowledge to be confident if such conditions do arise. Please be aware that this race also involves a mass start, but due to the large number of participants, it is possible to take your time and wait for a quieter period to enter the water.
This trip is only available to be booked through SwimTrek as a complete package (including accommodation). If you choose not to join as a swimmer, there is the opportunity to join as a supporter. There are a limited number of supporters tickets available which include shared accommodation with a race participant and all SwimTrek transfers.
NOTE: Turkish passport holders are unable to register for this event through SwimTrek and must apply via the Turkish Olympic Committee directly.
Two Iconic Swim Events in One
In 2024 the date of the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim enables you to extend by one night in Istanbul and then immediately join our Hellespont Week Tour giving you two iconic events plus escorted tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy in one tour package.
What's Included?
- Entry into the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim Race
- Two nights' accommodation
- Two breakfasts
- Dinner Cruise – Race Course Familiarisation
- Transfers to and from race registration and boat tour the day before the event
- Transfers to and from the race village before and after the event
- SwimTrek Representatives to assist in ensuring everything runs smoothly
- ABTOT Financial Protection
What's Not Included?
- Travel to and from the start of the tour
- Lunches and evening meals (excluding the evening of the Dinner Cruise)
What's Included For Supporters?
- Two nights' accommodation with a race participant
- Two breakfasts
- Dinner Cruise – Race Course Familiarisation
- Transfers to and from the race village before and after the event
- ABTOT Financial Protection
Daily Itineraries
Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change during the course of your trip.
Trip Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3 - Race Day
Map
Location Summary
Bosphorus Ballot
Trip Grading
Race Event Information
Getting There
Accommodation
Travel Advice
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Love swim trek, an organisation that brings together like minded swimmers for ocean/outdoor swim, and to reiterate the importance on CLEANLINESS of ocean. What a great community full of passionate people. Keep swimming!
Bee Bee K, Singapore - 2023 -
By far, the best way to swim the Bosphorus is with SwimTrek. They look after everything else, so you can concentrate on the swim.
Ray S, UK - 2023 -
I had most amazing time. It was so nice to meet such wonderful people across the world who has same passion. Thank you Swim Trek for this memorable trip. Waiting for the next trip again
Diya A, India - 2023 -
This was an amazing trip. Such an iconic location, made all the better by the organisation, planning and service from the lovely Swimtrek team on-site
Neil G, UK - 2022 -
I really don’t think it would have been possible to swim without all the help and guidance from SwimTrek. They were fantastic!
Brenda P, UK - 2022 -
Was delighted with my Bosphorus swim trip. SwimTrek organisation was excellent both before the trip and on the ground during our stay.
Eleanor D, UK - 2022 -
The Bosphorus swim was an experience of a life time!
William K, USA - 2022 -
The Bosphorus Swim 2021 was the best swim we ever did. Thanks to all Swim Trek Team Helpers for preparation and accompaniment
Michael Schröder, 2021 -
Glad I went to Istanbul to compete, especially as I came 3rd in my category and received a bronze medal on the podium!
Philip Wood, 2021 -
I would like to thank all the team for the amazing experience that we had during cross-continental Bosporus swim race! We are glad that our dream came true with the assistance of professionals...
Victoria, 2021

Bosphorus swimmers on masse!

the start

Bosphorus swimmers in action

SwimTrekkers celebrate their swim success

The SwimTrek Bosphorus team looking excited

Showing off the SwimTrek tattoos

Istanbul from the Bosphorus

Turkey pride at the Bosphorus swim

celebrating finishing the Bosphorus

SwimTrekkers with some buoyancy aids

Swimmer finishing the Bosphorus swim

SwimTrekker getting ready for Bosphorus

Smiles all round

Off to the start of the race

SwimTrek Guide loves the Turkish race events!

One of the first swimmers to finish

the finish line

The SwimTrek 2018 Bosphorus contingent!

Elation for the finishers

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well done!

the first swimmer out

SwimTrek guides Cat and Ben arrive in the Athletes Village

We made it!
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