Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht in The Bosphorus Overview

Instead of spending the whole day touring Istanbul in a stuffy tour bus, discover the beauty of the city in style on this relaxing sunset cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway that defines the border between Asian Turkey and European Turkey. From the open-air deck of your luxury yacht, admire the waterfront landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress, all beautifully illuminated by the twilight.

Complimentary beverages and canapés are provided as you sail. Learn about the historical significance of Istanbul’s iconic structures from your knowledgeable guide. Sail at any time of the year, as long as the weather permits, for a delightful boat journey in any season. Depart from a conveniently located coastal meeting point close to public transportation.

What’s Included

• This insightful tour is guided and narrated by an experienced host.

• Complimentary beverages (homemade lemonade in summer, fresh fruit juice in winter), tea, and coffee.

• A 25-meter luxury motor yacht serving delicious canapés and snacks.

• Coffee and/or tea.

• Snacks.

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.

• Alcoholic beverages.

Tour Itinerary

• Istanbul Bosphorus: Often referred to as the Bosphorus or the Bosporus, this beautiful strait has been named as such since ancient times, dating back to 10th-century mythology when Jupiter crossed it disguised as a cow. Similar to the Dardanelles Strait, it is a narrow passage separating Europe from Asia, both in terms of length, width, and current. However, it has many distinctive features. Rather than being a solitary river flowing between deserted shores, it is a vibrant body of water. Meandering through shores adorned with palaces and villages, shaded by magnificent forests, it presents a new scene of bustling existence with every mile.” 2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included.

• Dolmabahçe Palace (Passing By): Dolmabahçe Palace is located on the European side of the Bosphorus and forms a small town of its own with its various dependencies and gardens stretching over a mile or more along the waterfront.

• Ortaköy (Passing By): Ortaköy Mosque, officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Mosque in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is located on the waterfront of Ortaköy Square, one of the most popular spots on the Bosphorus.

• Bosphorus Bridge (Passing By): The Bosphorus Bridge, opened on October 29, 1973, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, is the longest in Europe and the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world. The total length of this suspension bridge is 1560 meters (1706 yards), and its width is 33.4 meters (110ft).

• Çırağan Palace Kempinski (Passing By): The remains of Çırağan Palace, built between 1863 and 1867 by Sultan Abdulaziz on the European side of the Istanbul Bosphorus, are still standing. With its long facade and baroque architecture, it resembles Dolmabahçe Palace.

• Rumeli Fortress (Passing By): Rumeli Fortress, built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet on the European coast of the Bosphorus at its narrowest point, houses the Rumeli Fortress Museum. On March 26, 1452, the Sultan himself laid the foundation of the castle to control the passage of ships through the Istanbul Bosphorus and use the castle as a base for attacking the city.

• Bebek Park (Passed) In the 19th century, Ottoman aristocrats chose the ideal location of Bebek to build their summer houses and palaces. It is still a popular residential area today.
• Kanlıca Square (Passed) Kanlıca is a neighborhood located on the Asian side of the Istanbul province, along the Istanbul Strait. Kanlıca is known for its popular specialty, powdered sugar yogurt, which is served in local restaurants and cafes.
• Anadolu Hisarı Fortress (Passing by) Anadolu Hisarı Fortress is located on the opposite bank of the Göksu River. This romantic fortress, adorning the Asian shores of the Bosphorus, was built by Yıldırım Beyazıt Sultan in 1395 and was named “Güzelce Hisar” (Beautiful Fortress). It was later expanded by Fatih Sultan Mehmed. Today, it serves as a symbol of Turkish sovereignty, as the first property of the Turks on the Bosphorus.
• Küçüksu Palace (Passed) KÜÇÜKSU PALACE, also known as Göksu Palace, is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, between Anadolu Hisarı and Kandilli villages.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Passing by) Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge spanning the Istanbul Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. When completed in 1988, it had the fifth-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th.
• Beylerbeyi Palace (Passing by) BEYLERBEYI PALACE is located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, between Kuzguncuk and Çengelköy villages. The palace was built in 1865 by Sultan Abdülaziz. Beylerbeyi Palace, visible from the Bosphorus, floats like a white image in a fairy tale. It is the most extravagant royal residence of the 19th century, costing millions.
• Galata Bridge (Passing by) Galata Bridge is a bridge that extends along the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. The bridge has been featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry, and novels, particularly since the late 19th century.
• Galata Tower (Passing by) Galata Tower, known as Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower located in the Galata/Karaköy neighborhood of Istanbul, just north of the point where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus.
• Maiden’s Tower (Passing by) MAIDEN’S TOWER is located approximately 180 meters from the coast of Üsküdar and has two different names. Europeans named it Leander’s Tower, believing that this was the place where Leander, who was deeply in love, drowned while trying to swim across the Bosphorus to reach his beloved priestess of Aphrodite. However, in reality, Leandros never passed through here, not even in the legend referring to the Hellespont, the Dardanelles Strait.
• Golden Horn (Passed) The shores of the Golden Horn, which is one of the popular areas of the historical peninsula, are among the must-see places during your visit to Istanbul. It has a long and narrow, horn-shaped geographical structure. Therefore, it is also known as the Golden Horn. The Golden Horn was also one of the most important trade centers of old Istanbul.

Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

• Not wheelchair accessible.

• Subject to favorable

• Weather conditions, and the itinerary may change on a daily basis.

• This is a small-group tour, not a private journey.

• Accessible by stroller.

• Close to public transportation.

• Infants must sit on laps.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time of the cruise.

• Please provide us with your WhatsApp number when making the boat tour reservation, and we will send you the Pin location of the meeting point and other details for easy identification at the pier.

• Program subject to change without notice.

• Most travelers can participate.

• There will be a maximum of 60 travelers on this tour/activity.

Cancellation Policy

• To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience start date.

• If you cancel within 24 hours of the experience start date, the full amount paid is non-refundable.

• Changes made less than 24 hours before the experience start time will not be accepted.

• Cancellation hours are based on the local time of the experience.

• This experience is weather-dependent. If it is canceled due to bad weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it is canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.