Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Istanbul, Turkeyby Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 35 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
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.
What's included
- Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
- 2.5-hour cruise on a 25-meter luxury motor yacht
- Homemade lemonade (Summer) or fresh fruit juice (Winter), Unlimited coffee and tea
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected)
- Snacks, cookies, Turkish baklava and selection of fresh seasonal fruits
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are provided unless booked without hotel transfers.
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Itinerary
- 1
Bosphorus Strait
2.5 hours
"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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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).
- 5
Stop 5
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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
Pass by
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Kabataş Transfer Center (opposite Kabataş Tram Station). Follow the “Kabatas – Princes' Islands Line” signs. Our team will be waiting with the Velena Travel board. Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departure.
Hotel transfers are available only from Fatih and Beyoglu Areas
End point
Meeting Point: Kabataş Transfer Center (opposite Kabataş Tram Station). Follow the “Kabatas – Princes' Islands Line” signs. Our team will be waiting with the Velena Travel board. Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departure.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cruise is weather permitting and schedule may change daily
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- This is a small group cruise, not a private cruise
- We kindly ask you come to the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
- Please provide us your WhatsApp number while booking the cruise, we will send you the Pin location of the meeting point and other details how to find us easily in the pier.
- Schedule subject to change without notice
- Please kindly note that our cruise is not pet-friendly, and pets are not allowed on board.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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