Bosphorus Sunset or Daytime Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Live Guide
Description
Along a 2 hour evening sunset cruise or daytime cruise, enjoy unique views, comfort and a relaxing environment on board with Luxury yacht. 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 drinks and canapés as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(372)
Great romantic way to see the city from a different perspective, the sunset was outstanding and the views incredible. The tour takes you up the european side of Istanbul and returns on the asian side, giving you great views of the city.
While the ship does not look quite as nice as the pictures the staff and experience are well worth it. We found the crew to be very accommodating and friendly with great knowledge.
Very comfortable ride with compelling info and stunning sights. Crew served us delicious fruit and Captain Oscar (a tiny pup) was a pleasant surprise!
The boat was clean with good English tour guide, with a little snack but they did not contain too much options, the captain was gentle with the ridden , the crews were polite
It's OK. They cruise you up past the Asia/Europe bridge & back. They stop for about 10 mins near the lighthouse for some reason. Commentary is over a loudspeaker and so not the easiest to hear. It is limited to the occasional note about some of the buildings you pass. No running history, stories, or anything else. You can buy an adult beverage but they only offer it once (there's not a bar or anything, just a guy that comes around). They bring out some finger food but it's just sustenance and not anything to look forward to. All-in-all, it was a fine way to spend a couple of hours but not something that I'd highly recommend. If we go back to Istanbul, we'll probably get out on the water again but look for something better than this.
Fellow travelers who booked this trip through Trip Advisor got a photo of the guide who'd meet with a sign, and explicit directions where to meet. Viator did not, and we spent a half hour wandering the shoreline asking where to go. Also, your Viator notification pops up on my iphone lockscreen and NEVER goes away no matter what I do to delete it. Even turning off Notifications doesn't work. As for the tour--a routine city ferry ride. Okay, but nothing special.
We booked this cruise because they offered wine in the description of the activity, and cruising around with a glass of wine sounded quite relaxing. Unfortunately there was no option to purchase wine on this cruise, only beer, and I unfortunately am not a beer person. This is the only reason for 4 stars, rather than 5, for I was excited for the wine. Otherwise a nice cruise. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the city. Boat was spacious and comfortable.
A lovely relaxed way to spend the early evening, seeing and learning about parts of Istanbul you would otherwise not see. Lovely touch to have delicious snacks and drinks. Robert was very welcoming and helpful.
The yacht was really nice and the staff were great but unfortunately it was a tad cold and the blankets were not suitable. The tables were a little unstable and resulted in two drink spillages so hold onto your drinks.
Thank you for your nice thoughts about us. For us, it was a great pleasure to host you. We would be proud to see you and your loved ones among us next time, again. Best Regards, Bosphorus Tours Istanbul
Very nice people, beautiful views, interesting explanations! The sunset over Istanbul offers quite the unique experience!
Thank you for your nice thoughts about us. For us, it was a great pleasure to host you. We would be proud to see you and your loved ones among us next time, again. Best Regards, Bosphorus Tours Istanbul
