Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht


2 hours 15 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
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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.

Inclusions

  • Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET
  • Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Complimentary drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)
  • Delicious canapés, snacks, and fruit plates are served aboard

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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

Pass By: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque), Mecidiye, Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk. No:1 D:1, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

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.

Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye

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

Pass By: Ortakoy, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Bebek Sahili, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Rumeli Fortress, Yahyakemal Cad. No.28, Istanbul 34470 Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Hisarustu Kavacik Yolu, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Anadolu Hisari Fort, Anadolu Hisari, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Kucuksu Pavilion, Kucuksu Cad. No:12, Istanbul 34810 Turkiye

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”.

Pass By: Beylerbeyi Palace, Abdullahaga Cad., Istanbul Turkiye

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

Pass By: KIz Kulesi, Uskudar, Istanbul 34668 Turkiye

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.



Pass By: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

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.


Pass By: Halic, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Pass By: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Additional information

  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jawlank
September 2022

I had a nice holiday thanks to the yacht tour in the Bosphorus I attended. It had everything I needed inside. I rested with a wonderful view of the sea and the sun. The offerings included a wide variety of food and drink. There were treats for every taste. I sipped my tea with a beautiful sunset....

simonkJ8882EJ
September 2022

When the sunset is added to that unique view of the Bosphorus, an exquisite sense of pleasure emerges. If you wish, you can enjoy the view of the Bosphorus by consuming a variety of soft drinks and food, and my advice is to accompany a glass of brewed tea. If you want the sunset to accompany your...

844farahq
September 2022

One day when I was bored at home, I decided to go on a Bosphorus tour. Then I joined a tour with sunset. I spent approximately 2.5 hours on this tour. During the tour, drinks, fruit and similar services were provided. The tour consisted of a rather large beautiful luxury yacht. In addition, it w...

mev277
February 2020

After we booked and paid for this cruise i managed to contact the operator (the phone number given by Viator is of an ex employee). I was informed that the cruise i booked and paid for is not currently available and the winter version is only a half day cruise and that the morning is spent on a b...

Pioneer35274368436
May 2023

The 2.5 hours we spent on the luxury yacht was both a relaxing and educational experience. It is a perfect opportunity to discover the most beautiful places of Istanbul.

Gokcedenz
May 2023

Seeing iconic structures such as the Maiden's Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge at sunset was one of the best experiences in my life. Thanks to Acetes Travel!

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