Istanbul Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

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

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Get more out of your time in Istanbul by going on a sunset evening cruise on the Bosphorus strait. As it's a small-group tour, relax and enjoy the personalized service of the onboard crew—including delicious onboard treats such as canapes, snacks. The trip is a great way to see famous sights without being stuck in large crowds. Sail past Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Kucuksu Pavilion, and many more highlights.

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1. Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace is a palace-museum located in İstanbul. The palace was built in the 19th century during the period of Sultan Abdulmecid. After the foundation of Republic, it was used as a Presidential Residence until 1949. The palace was open to diplomatic meetings until 1984 when it became a museum.
2. Ortakoy
Seen from the Bosphorus cruise, the Bosphorus coastline on the European side resembles a string of villages, each with their own individual character and attractions, and indeed that’s just what it was. Located between down-to-earth Beşiktaş and chichi Kuruçeşme, Ortakoy does what its name suggests and positions itself somewhere in the middle (orta köy means ‘middle village’ in Turkish).
3. Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.
4. Bebek Park
At the time when ’Hallai’, where the oldest known name of the Baby, whose history goes back to pre-Christian period, is sometimes written in different sources (Challae, Chilai, Khile) and gelen Skallia gelen on the piers, is right there.
5. Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation of the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point with approximately 660 meters.
6. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.
7. Kanlica Meydani
Kanlica is a famous district of Beykoz district of Istanbul. It is located between Anadoluhisarı and Çubuklu. It is on the northern side of the foot of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge on the Anatolian side.
8. Anadolu Hisari Fort
The Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.
9. Kucuksu Pavilion
The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abd-ul-Mejid I (1823–1861), and designed by the architectsGarabet Amira Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan in the neo-baroque style. Completed in 1857, the structure took the place of a two storey timber palace built during the reign of Mahmud I (1696–1754) by his Grand Vizier Divittar Mehmed Pasha, then successively used by Selim III (1761–1808) and Mahmud II (1785–1839).
10. Beylerbeyi Palace
Described by some as a miniature Dolmabahce Palace but without the crowds, the Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Beylerbeyi Palace) was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to act as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, it would have been quite the summer home, and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries.
11. KIz Kulesi
t literally means "Maiden's Tower" in Turkish. The name comes from a legend: the Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy telling him that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 by a snake. So he decided to put her in this tower built on a rock on the Bosphorus isolated from the land thus no snake could kill her.
12. Galata Tower
The Romanesque style tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul at 219.5 ft (66.9 m) when it was built in 1348.
13. Bosphorus Strait
Aboard the glass-encased luxury yacht, enjoy the Istanbul’s main attractions at dusk, including the Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy Mosque Bosphorus Bridge and much more… Savor a delicious traditional Turkish drink such as demirhindi and canapés as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.

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Posted By : Nicole_H
The drinks and snacks were good. Alcohol beverages ( bottles of beer ) were overpriced. They stopped the boat for about half an hour in order to watch the sun go down. I didn't expect that, I thought we would be cruising the whole time. The guides were very friendly and talkative and the servers were very attentive.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 15:57:25

Posted By : alexandermU23JY
The route was really interesting and well commented- with a special additional commentary for those who preferred to sit in the open air on the boat bow! We were served drink, fruits and snacks on the way which was a pleasant treat.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 15:12:22

Posted By : mahikabishtm
The cruise was really a one of a kind experience! We were given a generous amount of snacks and drinks on board and the guide spoke good English while showing us all the top attractions. A good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 12:10:48

Posted By : tizianop555
Crew very nice and approachable. The tour shows you both European and Asian side of the city, with some of the most iconic Istanbul places
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 12:07:41

Posted By : 127ellac
Robert was a really great and knowledgable tour guide. Nice snacks, and drinks available included in the price. Would recommend
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 11:57:38

Posted By : nedim035
Great tour. More than we expected. Our host was prving us some interesting facta about Istanbul. Surely we ll come back again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 12:10:09

Posted By : 150yashk
The hospitality and professionalism is next level. We goofed up with tickets and went for the cruise 3 days later. Robert, our coordinator helped us board though technically our tickets were expired. We were thoroughly pampered with food n drinks ! I shall strongly recommend this cruise for a superlative experience. Thanks
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 11:57:02

Posted By : A713IZtheresaf
Views were great - experience the city from another perspective. We did enjoy the boat ride and had beautiful views from deck
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 12:06:48

Posted By : kaloyann2024
The trip was great, I would highly recommend it to anyone coming to this beautiful city. It was really enjoyable. Thanks.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 12:03:26

Posted By : 677wernerp
The cruise certainly improved the experience of the entire holiday, a must do. The view of the various places from the boat is worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 12:02:57