• Bosphorus Strait - Istanbul serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia, as well as the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, offering one of the most unique and stunning settings globally. The Bosphorus flows between the hills on the European and Asian shores, a true natural gem.

“This enchanting strait, sometimes spelled Bosporus or Bosphorus, has been known by this name since ancient times, inspired by the myth of Io, Jupiter’s mistress, who crossed it as a cow. It shares similarities with the Dardanelles in terms of length, width, and current, acting as a narrow divide between Europe and Asia. However, it boasts its own distinct features. Unlike a solitary stream between deserted shores, it is a lively waterway, winding through banks adorned with palaces and villages, shaded by magnificent trees, offering new scenes of bustling life at every turn.”

• Dolmabahce Mosque - The Dolmabahçe Mosque, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was commissioned by the queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
• Çırağan Caddesi - Ciragan Palace
  An Ottoman Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus. Book directly online for the best rates! Experience a resort ambiance in the city, reflecting the ultimate luxury of a genuine Ottoman palace. Best available rate. Business Centre. Luxury Spa.
• Ortakoy - Ortaköy is a vibrant area centered around its waterfront square, where people gather to enjoy impromptu concerts or sip tea on café terraces. Stands offering waffles or kumpir (stuffed baked potatoes) share bustling alleys with souvenir stalls. The ornate, light-filled Ortaköy Camii mosque sits at the water’s edge under the Bosphorus Bridge. After dark, upscale restaurants and clubs nearby attract a chic crowd.
• Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace, located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Strait of Istanbul, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.
• Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, dividing Turkey by separating Anatolia from Thrace.
• Rumeli Fortress - Rumelihisari Fortress - (Rumelihisari Castle)
  At the narrowest point of the Bosphorus stands the Rumelihisari Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror on the European shore. On March 26, 1452, the Sultan laid the foundation stone of the Fortress to control the passage of ships through the Bosphorus and use it as a base for his attack on the city. The fortress was built on the ancient site of Hermaion and completed in five months on August 28, 1452. The cannons on the towers could command this narrowest part of the Bosphorus opposite the older fortress of Anadoluhisari. In 500 BC, Darius had thrown a pontoon bridge across the Strait at this point, allowing 700,000 men to cross. To Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror, it was the key to Constantinople. The design of the walls and towers displays the Prophet’s and the Conqueror’s name - Muhammet - Mehmet.
• Bebek Park - Bebek is a trendy village along the Bosphorus, known for its lively atmosphere and charming cafés and shops lining the waterfront. Locals also appreciate Bebek for its pleasant seaside promenade, perfect for leisurely strolls along the strait.
• Kanlica Meydani - Kanlıca is a neighborhood on the Asian side of the Bosphorus strait, in the Beykoz district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Kanlica is famous for its specialty, yogurt topped with castor sugar, available in local restaurants and cafés.
• 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, appears like a white vision from a fairy tale. It is the most extravagant royal house of the 19th Century, with millions spent on its construction. It is entirely made of marble, surpassing all the Palaces of European Kings. Empress Eugénie, during her 1869 visit, stayed in this palace, as did Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Edward VIII was a guest in 1936. Stone lionesses recline on marble carpets set in lawns, and swans float and fish swim in the unobtrusive pool where pigeons fly to catch the spray of the fountain upon their wings.
• 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. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today, it ranks 24th.
• Kucuksu Pavilion - The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes called the Palace of Göksu, is located between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus. The Kucuksu Palace was first built by Mahmut I in 1749. It underwent restoration during the reigns of Selim III and Ahmet II. Sultan Abdülmecit renovated it in 1857, and Sultan Abdülaziz gave the palace a new facelift, refurbishing and redecorating it. It is a small but elegant structure, stretching along the Bosphorus, surrounded by intricately cast iron railings. The waters and waves of the Bosphorus wash its terraces of glittering marble and sometimes penetrate their latticed and mysterious recesses.
• Çengelköy - Çengelköy is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, between the neighborhoods of Beylerbeyi and Kuleli. It is primarily a residential district, with many mansions built during the Ottoman period.
• Anadolu Hisari Fort - Anadoluhisarı, historically known as Güzelce Hisar, is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus. The complex is the oldest surviving Turkish architectural structure in Istanbul and lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood in the city’s Beykoz district.
• Sarayburnu - Sarayburnu is a promontory quarter separating the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, Turkey. The area is home to the renowned Topkapı Palace and Gülhane Park. Sarayburnu is part of the historic areas of Istanbul, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
• Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. Since the late 19th century, the bridge has been featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry, and novels.
• Galata Tower - The Galata Tower, known as Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just north of the Golden Horn’s junction with the Bosphorus.
• KIz Kulesi - Kızkulesı (Maiden’s Tower - Leander’s Tower)
  About 180 meters from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower, known by two different names. Europeans named it the Leander’s Tower, believing it was where Leander drowned while attempting to swim the Bosphorus to reach his beloved Hero, the priestess of Aphrodite. However, Leander never crossed here, even in the legend, which refers to the Hellespont, Dardanelles. The Turkish name is KIZ kulesi (Maiden’s Tower). It is now a modern lighthouse. In the past, it served as a fort to tax ships up to one-tenth of their cargo, similar to Pfalz Castle on the Rhine.

• Hotel Transfer (if option selected)
• Cookies with delicious baklava
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platters
• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Bottled water

• Hotel Pick - Up / Drop Off
• Alcoholic beverages

Experience Istanbul and the Bosphorus from a unique vantage point during this 2.5 hours sunset yacht cruise. As you sail on our deluxe yacht, you’ll enjoy appetizing snacks, fresh baklava, ripe seasonal fruits, and refreshing beverages. It’s a dream come true for romantics as they watch the sunset over Istanbul’s ancient sector while our renowned guide narrates captivating tales about the Bosphorus.

The cruise departs from PIER KABATAS, cruising past iconic Istanbul landmarks like the Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Maiden’s Tower, among others. As the sun descends, continue sightseeing around the Asian side and circulate around The Maiden’s Tower. The crowning moment comes post-sunset as we near the Galata Bridge and Bosphorus Bridge. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of the bridge’s entire western span lighting up and morphing into an LED light show featuring a never-replaying dazzling spectacle. This breathtaking experience from the best views of the Bosphorus is an event not to be missed!

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