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  • Distance6,5km
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Water temperature72°F
  • RaceYes

Bosforo 2027

Technical direction: Trips Viaggi

The event

Bosphorus Cross Continental Race: swimming from Asia to Europe

Swimming Travel offers the opportunity to be part of the Swimming Travel Team at the Bosphorus Cross Continental Race, held in July/August: a swim crossing of about 6.5 km in the Bosphorus Strait, the stretch of sea in Istanbul that marks the border between the European and Asian continents.

The event, organised by the Turkish Olympic Committee, has been held every year since 1989 and attracts swimmers from all over the world. The race starts in Kanlıca, on the Asian side, and finishes at Kuruçeşme Cemil Topuzlu Park, on the European side.

Our technical program

Support with registration, accommodation and transfers from the hotel to the race area, course inspection for an in-depth study of the route, tips and strategies to make the most of one of the most fascinating crossings in the world.

The offer does not include the race entry fee, which is set by the race organisers and paid when registering for the race.

The program

Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul

PM Arrival at the hotel, check-in and team briefing on the program.

Day 2

Race pack and course inspection

AM Private bus transfer to the race area for race check-in and course inspection.

Day 3

Race day

AM Private bus transfer to the start area and race.

PM Private bus transfer back to the hotel. Departure.

The offer

The package includes

  • 2 nights in a 4* hotel in the centre of Istanbul, in one of the liveliest neighbourhoods of the European side, breakfast included. Check-out at 4:00 PM.
  • Free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
  • Organisational support, swimmer assistance and race course analysis.
  • Transfers to/from the race area by private bus.
  • Course inspection before the race.
  • Swimming Travel gadget.
Price per person

Single room

Athlete
€670
Price per person

Double room

Athlete
€520
Price per person

Triple room

Athlete
€490

The package

The package does not include

  • Flights.
  • Transfer to/from the airport.
  • Tourist tax.
  • Race entry fee.
  • Anything not listed under "the package includes".

Children policy

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Cancellation policy

  • 40% refund of the amount paid for cancellations by 1 June. For single payments, the refund for cancellations by 1 June is 70% of the balance.
  • 40% refund of the balance for cancellations from 2 June to 20 June.
  • No refunds for cancellations after 20 June.

In case of trip cancellation due to national travel restrictions within Europe, 80% of the amount paid will be refunded.

Customisation

The package can be customised. For a quote, contact us through the form available here.

Registration methods

Pre-registration

Pre-registration is available with a payment of €100.00 per person through the dedicated form by 18 December.

Pre-registration, aimed at building the Swimming Travel Team for the Bosphorus Cross Continental Race, is binding for our full assistance with the race registration managed by the Turkish Olympic Committee. The pre-registration fee will be fully deducted from the cost of the trip to Istanbul if the athlete travels with the Swimming Travel group. Should the athlete not obtain a race entry, €70,00 will be refunded. Should the athlete obtain a race entry but decide not to travel with the Swimming Travel group, the whole pre-registration fee will be lost.

Registration

Single payment through online platforms (PayPal/Stripe), as shown in the registration form.

Payment in two instalments by bank transfer only (to the account shown in the registration form), on the following schedule:

  1. 01First deposit of €300.00 per person by 31 January.
  2. 02Final balance by 1 June.

N.B. Athletes who wish to can share a room with other athletes of the same sex; Swimming Travel will then arrange the rooms.

Where

Bosforo

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