Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Description
Along a 2.5 hour evening sunset cruise, enjoy unique views, comfort and a relaxing environment on board with very luxury yacht istanbul. Aboard the glass-encased luxury boat, 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 poppy (DEMIRHINDI SERBETI) as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.
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.
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).
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(222)
The walk across the bridge to get there was lovely. I recommend eating at one of the restaurants in the bridge. The food on the cruise was just as expected. The “guide” was difficult to understand as the microphone was not quality and she had a bit of an accent. I think the price was right for what we received— nothing special, but adequate.
Locating pickup point was challenging - start coordinating via text earlier in the day to confirm. Very nice presentation of healthy traditional fruits and pastries provided with beverages to everyone. Beautiful evening on the river with narrated highlights provided by the ship’s staff. Clean boat.
Lovely cruise around the Bosphorus with some remarks about various landmarks. It's helpful to turn on Google Maps and follow along. The boat was comfortable, clean, and had plenty of room to move around or sit down.
Relaxing view of Istanbul from the river. Nice to have a small group. Gives good alternative viewpoints.
Hello, Unfortunately our experience was not good. We could not find the guide at the meeting point and no one contacted us. We tried to call but could not reach anyone. Because of this, we missed the sunset tour. We would like a refund for the booking. Thank you.
Canceled 15 minutes before our actual scheduled boat ride. No advanced notice to give us time to plan for something else and slow response times. Also comparatively expensive than if you show up to book directly
Unfortunately our trip was cancelled on the day - fortunately another boat operator helped us and allowed us to board their boat with 2 minutes before departure so we didn’t miss out. But had to pay again and now awaiting a full refund from original operator.
It was a very enlightening tour. Our tour guide Robert was very informative on the historic sites along the river. He knew of the Asian side and the European side facts.
There are so many different items to make here…stained glass, Turkish lamps, your own perfume and so much more and the staff is absolutely delightful and creative!
The entire experience was Amazing. Our tour director was very informative. Drinks and bites were there cherry on top to make our trip unforgettable
