Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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Your Most Personalised Bosphorus Cruise Experience in Istanbul.

Experience Istanbul from an unusual point of view and take in the sunset from a 25-meters luxury yacht. Relax and enjoy the refreshments on board. Board our luxury yacht, SUNSET BOSPHORUS and you'll soon be heading out to sea in these 2-Hours and 30 min. shared sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. As the crew raises the sails you can sit back, relax and enjoy some music. Take in views of the Istanbul skyline as you enjoy a glass of Champagne, white wine, or soda.

There's nothing like a Bosphorus sunset right in between two continents of Europe and Asia, and nothing beats seeing a sunset at sea. Enjoy a scenic cruise toward the Black Sea and back down the city, pausing on the way back to catch the moment the sun slips below the horizon by Maiden's Tower! More than just a cruise, it's an experience of a lifetime! Book your Bosphorus Sunset Cruise experience with the official Sunset Bosphorus Yacht.

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1. Bosphorus Strait
"This beautiful strait, sometimes spelled Bosporus and sometimes Bosphorus, was so called from the earliest ages by the ancients; from the mythology of 10, the mistress of Jupiter, having passed over it in the shape of a cow. It resembles the Dardanelles, in length, breadth and current, and like it, is a narrow separation which divides Europe from Asia; but it has many features familiar to itself. Instead of being a solitary stream running between deserted shores, it is a body of water full of life and animation, winding its way through banks covered with palaces and villages, shaded with magnificent forest trees, presenting to the eye, at every mile, a new scene of crowded existence."
2. Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace stands on the European shore of the Bosphorus and the with its various dependencies forms almost a little town, its gardens extending for a mile or more along the water's edge.
3. Ortakoy
Ortaköy Mosque, officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
4. Bosphorus Bridge
Which was inaugurated on October 29, 1973 on the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish Republic, has the longest span in Europe and the fourth in the world. This suspension bridge has a total length of 1560 metres (1706 yards) and a width of 33.4 metres (110ft).
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Situated between Besiktas and Ortaköy on the European shore of the Bosphorus stands the ruins of the Ciragan Palace, built by Sultan Abdülaziz, during the years 1863-1867. It resembles the Dolmabahce Palace with its long facade and its baroque architectural style.
6. Rumeli Fortress
RUMELISHISARI FORTRESS - (RUMELIHISARI CASTLE) At the narrowest point of the Bosphorus stands the Rumelihisarr Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror on the European shore. The Sultan himself on the 26th day of March 1452 laid the foundation stone of the Fortress with a view to controlling the passage of the ships through the Bosphorus and using it as a base for his attack on the city.
7. Bebek Park
In the 19th century, Ottoman aristocrats picked Bebek's ideal location to build their summer houses and palaces. Today it is still a popular residential area.
8. Kanlica Meydani
Kanlıca is a neighborhood on the Asian side of the Bosphorus strait, in the Beykoz district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Kanlica is known for its popular specialty, yogurt topped with castor sugar, offered in local restaurants and cafés.
9. Anadolu Hisari Fort
On the opposite bank stands the Anadoluhisari Fortress by the Göksu stream. This romantic castle which adorns the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus was built in 1395 by Sultan Bayazit, the Thunderbolt and named as "Güzelcehisar". Later it was extended by Mehmet, the Conqueror. Today, as the first possession of Turks on the Bosphorus, it serves as the landmark of Turkish rule.
10. Kucuksu Pavilion
KUCUKSU PALACE The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes called the Palace of Göksu, is situated between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus.
11. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th.
12. Beylerbeyi Palace
BEYLERBEYI PALACE Situated on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus between the villages of Kuzguncuk and Cengelköy, the palace was built by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865. Beylerbeyi Palace seen from the Bosphorus floats like a white vision in a fairy tale. It is the most extravagant royal house of the 19th Century on which millions were spent.
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.
14. Galata Tower
The Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
15. KIz Kulesi
KIZKULESI (MAIDEN'S TOWER - LEANDER'S TOWER) About 180 metres away from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower which bears two different names. Europeans who named it the Leander's Tower thought that it was here where Leander was drowned while attempting to swim the Bosphorus to reach his beloved Hero, the priestess of Aphrodite. But, in fact, Leander never crossed here even in the legend which refers to the Hellespont, Dardanelles.
16. Halic
One of the popular areas of the historical peninsula, the Golden Horn shores are among the must-see places on your Istanbul trip. It is long and narrow but also has a horn-shaped geographical structure. For this reason, it is also known as the Golden Horn. Haliç is also one of the most important trade centers of old Istanbul.

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Posted By : yrosario
The tour is wonderful and the views are incredible. For each monument, our tour guide explained the story behind and who built it. The staff is very attentive.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 14:07:39

Posted By : Nancy_N
Not the best or even pleasant experience we have had. The signage to find the tour company was poor. The boat was older and needed a refresher. There was a carpet in the interior area that people tripped on repeatedly. The service on the boat was good and the food was also served nicely and tasty. The worst part was the crew smoking, sometimes hanging out a small window or right by the door. The smoke came right back in the cabin. This was unacceptable. The tour was too long and rather boring. It would have been better at 1 1/2 hrs. The guide gave historical information but it was very dry and could’ve used fun facts as well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 05:53:14

Posted By : EmmanuelleQuillet
Excellent boat, the ride is very complete. The guides are friendly and the little baklavas and tea are very nice!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 13:59:51

Posted By : 409sabrinao
It was such a great moment. Beautiful views, well organized with some snacks. Very good guide. Thank you so much, I recommend the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 13:25:37

Posted By : G5576XTlilyl
The tour guide is very informative and helpful. The snacks and drink are amazing. Gorgeous views. Love this! Would definitely recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 13:24:00

Posted By : Departure21465439635
Wonderful very good. I recommend
Crew rating 10. very polite and helpful. They served various snacks and drinks. very good moment
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 13:10:18

Posted By : Carlos_C
It was a pleasantly great surprise to go on this tour. It was a nice private vessel with the promised amenities as well as a courteous and attentive crew. Nicely planned and with an English speaking host! Great experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 05:00:28

Posted By : 188kinzaj
Loved this tour so much! Had such nice snacks (baklava, fruit, nuts, drinks and tea) and the view was incredible. The peace and serenity of being by the water was soooo nice!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 04:36:57

Posted By : 554amaiac
Despite the weather the views were great. The Guide and all the staff were really nice and helpful.
The food and drinks very tasty.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 15:31:40

Posted By : Marcus_E
Informative commentary by our guide and luxurious boat. Crew were friendly and attentive and drinks and snacks were plentiful and delicious. Would highly recommend, especially on your first day in Istanbul to help familiarise yourself with the layout of this beautiful city. Stunning sunset. Hot tip - sit on the left hand side of boat to get the best view as it travels along the left hand side of the Bosphorus for the entire trip!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 08:19:06