• Bosphorus Strait - “This stunning strait, sometimes referred to as Bosporus or Bosphorus, has been known by this name since ancient times. According to mythology, Io, the mistress of Jupiter, crossed it in the form of a cow. It is similar to the Dardanelles in terms of length, width, and current, and like it, serves as a narrow divide between Europe and Asia. However, it possesses unique characteristics. Rather than being a solitary stream bordered by deserted shores, it is a vibrant waterway bustling with life, winding through banks adorned with palaces and villages, shaded by magnificent forest trees, offering a new scene of lively existence at every mile.”
• Dolmabahce Mosque - The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by the queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
• Dolmabahce Palace - “The Sultan’s Palace, also known as the Palace of the Bosphorus, is an impressive structure with marble steps that descend into the sapphire waters of the Bosphorus. Its windows, balconies, pilasters, festooned frames, sculptures, and arabesque designs are reminiscent of the beautiful Palazzo Doria in Venice. The hybrid composite facade is rich and elegant in appearance. A grand terrace extends along its entire length, bordered on the Bosphorus side by a line of columns connected by an elegantly crafted wrought-iron balustrade, where the iron curves and twines into countless arabesques and floral patterns, much like the figures a skilled penman might trace freely on paper.”
• Ortakoy - Ortaköy is a vibrant area centered around its waterfront square, where people gather to enjoy impromptu concerts or sip tea on café terraces. Stalls offering waffles or kumpir (stuffed baked potatoes) share bustling alleys with souvenir shops. The ornate, light-filled Ortaköy Camii mosque is situated at the water’s edge, under the shadow of the Bosphorus Bridge. After dark, upscale restaurants and clubs come to life.
• Bosphorus Bridge - This is a gravity-anchored suspension bridge featuring steel towers and inclined hangers. The aerodynamic deck is suspended by steel cables. It measures 1,560 m (5,118 ft) in length with a deck width of 33.40 m (110 ft). The distance between the towers (main span) is 1,074 m (3,524 ft), and the total height of the towers is 165 m (541 ft). The bridge’s clearance from sea level is 64 m (210 ft). Upon its completion in 1973, the Bosphorus Bridge had the fourth-longest suspension bridge span in the world.
• Bebek Park - Bebek is one of Istanbul’s finest neighborhoods, located by the Bosphorus. It boasts numerous eateries, most of which are excellent and reasonably priced. The fish restaurants are particularly noteworthy. Visitors can enjoy a walk by the sea, watch boats and ships navigate the Bosphorus, and observe people fishing or strolling. The area is generally safe both day and night.
• Galatasaray Island - Galatasaray Islet is a small natural island on the Bosphorus Strait, off the Kuruçeşme neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey. It is owned by the Galatasaray Sports Club.
• Rumeli Fortress - Rumelihisarı, also known as Boğazkesen Castle, is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood in the city’s Sarıyer district.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey, spanning the Bosphorus Strait. Upon its completion in 1988, it was the fifth-longest suspension bridge span in the world.
• Anadolu Hisari Fort - Anadoluhisarı, historically known as Güzelce Hisar, is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus. It is the oldest surviving Turkish architectural structure in Istanbul and gives its name to the surrounding neighborhood in the city’s Beykoz district.
• Kucuksu Pavilion - Küçüksu Pavilion, also known as Littlewater Pavilion or Göksu Pavilion, is a summer pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated in the Küçüksu neighborhood of the Beykoz district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, between Anadoluhisarı and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
• Beylerbeyi Palace - The Beylerbeyi Palace, meaning “Lord of Lords,” is located in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of the Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Built as an Imperial Ottoman summer residence between 1861 and 1865, it is now situated just north of the first Bosphorus Bridge.
• Uskudar - Üsküdar is a sprawling residential area on Istanbul’s Asian side, where the ornate Beylerbeyi Palace sits in the shadow of the Bosphorus Bridge. The leafy Kuzguncuk neighborhood has a quiet, village-like atmosphere, while the vaulted Mihrimah Sultan Cami mosque stands near the ferry wharves on the bustling waterfront. Promenade cafes offer views of the tiny Maiden’s Tower island and Sultanahmet across the water.
• KIz Kulesi - The Maiden’s Tower, also known as Leander’s Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Historic Areas of Istanbul - The old city is a neighborhood renowned for the striking Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its iconic minarets, as well as the famous, mosaic-filled Hagia Sophia mosque. Adjacent Sultanahmet Square features a park, gardens, and fountains, along with the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the nearby 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The popular district is surrounded by shops, hotels, and traditional eateries.
• Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. Since the late 19th century, the bridge has been a prominent feature in Turkish literature, theater, poetry, and novels.
• Eminonu Square - Eminönü is a former district of Istanbul, Turkey, now a quarter within the Fatih district, which is the capital district of Istanbul and Istanbul Province. Eminönü covers the area where the ancient city of Byzantium was built. The Galata Bridge crosses the Golden Horn, connecting Karaköy (historic Galata) in the north with Eminönü in the south. Eminönü is located at the point where the Golden Horn meets the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, near the Sea of Marmara.
• Karakoy Rihtim - Karaköy, the modern name for ancient Galata, is a commercial quarter in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, located at the northern part of the Golden Horn’s mouth on the European side of the Bosphorus. Karaköy is one of the city’s oldest and most historic districts and is now an important commercial center and transport hub. The location is connected to surrounding neighborhoods through streets originating from Karaköy Square. The Galata Bridge links Karaköy to Eminönü in the southwest, Tersane Street to Azapkapı in the west, Voyvoda Street to Şişhane in the northwest, the steeply sloping Yüksek Kaldırım Street to Beyoğlu in the north, and Kemeraltı Street and Necatibey Street to Tophane in the northeast.
• Galata Tower - The Galata Tower, officially known as Galata Kulesi Museum, is a tower in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is named after the quarter in which it is located, Galata. Originally built as a watchtower as part of the Walls of Galata, the tower is now used as an exhibition space and museum.
• Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art - İstanbul Modern, also known as the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a contemporary art museum in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Opened on December 11, 2004, the museum focuses on artists from Turkey.

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Experience the breathtaking Bosphorus and the unparalleled charm of Istanbul at dusk on a cozy and leisurely 2.5-hour cruise. Delight in the magnificent views from the water as the sun sets and the city illuminates. Savor snacks, cookies, delectable Turkish baklava, a fresh seasonal fruit platter, tea, and coffee, and feel free to bring your own drinks on board!

Enhance your Istanbul holiday with this luxurious cruise on the Bosphorus. Step aboard a luxury yacht that offers the best views of the city as you sail along the Bosphorus. Enjoy clear views of iconic landmarks such as the Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridges, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, seaside villas, and more.

With a limit of 30 passengers, you will relish 360° unobstructed views of one of the world’s most stunning waterways and straits. With both indoor and outdoor viewing areas, witness the sunset and the city as it lights up.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.