Private Cruise on Bosphorus by Private Yacht
Description
See some of Istanbul’s top attractions from the water on this private 1-hour Bosphorus cruise! Sail along the famous Bosphorus Strait that divides Europe and Asia for magical views over the Rumeli Fortress and Dolmabahçe Palace, among other highlights. Sip on a complimentary glass of wine as you glide under the Bosphorus and Fatih Mehmet bridges and have your camera ready to capture the wooden Ottoman villas, mansions and mosques strung along the shores — all made doubly enchanting by the gauzy light of dusk.
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Itinerary
Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
To cap our stay in Istanbul, we booked a private one-hour boat ride on the Bosphorus. The Almira 2 is a fine craft, well handled by friendly Captain Dennis and the one-man crew (never got the young man's name). Refreshments were provided. Not much of a sunset due to the cloud cover, but the bridges and river front buildings, brightly colored with light, were quite a show. We could not be sure when we were passing by Asia or Europe, for the diving line runs down rather center of the river. Rain threatened on the night of our booking, and a shift to a clearer night proved no problem. We appreciate the help of guy who booked the tour. He quickly changed our night from a rainy night to the following clear night.We had a bit of trouble finding the boat as the bow was facing the dock and the name on the back was not visible We highly recommend this tour a bit out of the center of Istanbul but we'll worth the drive.
Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private Bosphorus cruise and that Captain Dennis and the crew made your experience pleasant and comfortable. It’s great to know that the illuminated views of the bridges and waterfront created a memorable atmosphere, even without the sunset. We also truly appreciate your kind words regarding the flexibility of rescheduling your tour due to weather conditions — we always do our best to ensure our guests have the best possible experience. At the same time, thank you for pointing out the difficulty in locating the boat. Your feedback is very helpful, and we will work on improving the meeting and identification details to make the process smoother for future guests. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience in Istanbul. Warm regards, Plan Tours – Gray Line Turkey