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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht

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Overview

Bosphorus sunset cruise is a 2.15-hour guided cruise on the Bosphorus in a luxury yacht. Your guide will make you experience the history of iconic historical buildings on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus. If you are lucky you will see dolphins.

This is a 2.15-hour fairy tale in sunset yacht cruise where you can enjoy your traditional drinks and canapés meanwhile you can witness the most popular charms of Istanbul such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumelia Fortress, and many more.

You will feel like in the open-air museum when the night falls on the Istanbul skyline in this Bosphorus sunset.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET

Delicious canapés, snacks, and fruit plates are served aboard

2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.

Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise

English speaking tour guide

Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)

Personal expenses

Tips

Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you at the right side of the haliç metro station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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What to expect

  1. Bosphorus Strait

    You will have the chance to see many palaces, mosques, towers, fortresses, and waterfront mansions on the Bosphorus sunset yacht tour.
    Historical sites you will see on the European shore of the Bosphorus;
    Galata Tower
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Ciragan Palace
    Ortakoy Mosque
    The Bosphorus Bridge
    Rumeli Fortress
    The Fatih Mehmet Bridge
    Galata Bridge
    Galata Port
    Historical sites you will see on the Asia shore of the Bosphorus;
    Kanlica
    Amcazade Huseyin Pasa Yali
    Anatolian Fortress
    Kucuksu Palace
    Kandilli
    The Kuleli Naval Station
    Cengelkoy
    Beylerbeyi Palace
    Maiden's Tower

  2. Dolmabahce Palace

    The Dolmabahce Palace, built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecit in 1856 on the shore of the Bosphorus, is one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul with its magnificent view bearing traces of Western architecture.

  3. Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge. Ortaköy is also one of the most popular meeting points of Istanbul residents with its popular nightclubs, bars, beautiful cafes and restaurants, and the pier square and kumpir shops.

  4. Bosphorus Bridge

    The oldest bridge built in Istanbul, it is a magnificent structure connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.

  5. Ortakoy

    Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church, and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge.

  6. Bebek Sahili

    It is claimed that the oldest known name of the district, which is thought to date back to the pre-Christian era as a small fishing village, is Hallai, a corrupted form of the word Skallai (piers) written in various ways (Challae, Chilai, Khile) in various sources.

  7. Rumeli Fortress

    The Rumeli Fortress, which is a magnificent structure with its three big towers and city walls, is located opposite the Anadolu fortress at the point where the two shores of the Bosphorus are at the very closest point.

  8. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

    Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is the suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.

  9. Anadolu Hisari Fort

    Anadoluhisarı was built between 1393 and 1394 on the commission of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, as part of his preparations for a siege on the then-Byzantine city of Constantinople.
    Constructed on an area of 7,000 square metres (1.7 acres), the fortress is situated at the narrowmost point of the Bosporus, where the strait is a mere 660 meters (2,170 ft) wide.

  10. Kucuksu Pavilion

    Kucuksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı) located in the area between Küçüksu and Göksu streams in the Bosphorus, dates back to the Byzantine period. Küçüksu was one of the sultan’s private gardens during the Ottoman period. It is known that Murad IV. (1623-1640) loved it and called it “Silver Cypress”.

  11. Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace, which has an impressive structure with its wooden carving and gold embroidery workmanship, is one of the most spectacular buildings in Istanbul.

  12. KIz Kulesi

    One of the most romantic symbols of Istanbul, the Maiden's Tower was restored in 2000 and started to serve as a restaurant. Üsküdar coastal boats reached the island in 5 minutes to offer marriage to the girl, became one of Istanbul's customs. There is no need to eat in the restaurant to visit the Maiden's Tower, you can only see the Maiden's Tower by paying the toll on the boat.

  13. Galata Koprusu

    The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels. The current Galata Bridge is just the latest in a series of bridges linking Eminönü in the Fatih district and Karaköy in Beyoğlu since the early 19th century. The current bridge, the fifth on the same site, was built in 1994.

  14. Halic

    The Haliç (also known as the Golden Horn) is the sea recess that separates the Istanbul (Historical peninsula) and Beyoğlu plateaus, at the entrance to the Bosphorus, at the southeast end of the Çatalca Peninsula, which covers the European side of Istanbul. The Arabic word estuary, which is the geomorphological name of the structure formed by the invasion of a part of the river bed reaching it by the sea, has become a special name since the Ottoman period, due to the importance of the Istanbul estuary for the city, and has become the name of a city region covering many districts.

  15. Galata Tower

    Built in 528, the building was built as a lighthouse, which dominated the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, but was also used as a term dungeon.
    According to a legend; If the Romans, for the first time together, come to the Galata Tower, a man and a woman marry each other. But if one of the couples went to the Galata Tower before, it is believed that this amulet would be broken.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht

Can I cancel Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 hours 15 min.

What's included?

  • Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET
  • Delicious canapés, snacks, and fruit plates are served aboard
  • 2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
  • Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)

What's not included?

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off

Which places does it visit?

It visits Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Bebek Sahili, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Anadolu Hisari Fort.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Acetes Travel Istanbul and Turkey Tours

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