• Dolmabahce Palace - On a Bosphorus tour, you’ll encounter many grand and fascinating structures, but the most magnificent is undoubtedly the 600-meter-long Dolmabahçe Sarayı (Dolmabahce Palace). Completed in 1856 after 13 years of construction, it served as the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center until 1922. Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid, who desired a more European-style palace than Topkapi, it was designed by Armenian architect Karabet Balian and his son Nikoğos Balian. The palace is a lavish mix of architectural styles, including Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and modern Ottoman, exuding luxury.
• Ortakoy - The mosque that graces many city postcards is located right on the Bosphorus in Ortaköy. Officially named Büyük Mecidiye Camii (Grand Imperial Mosque), it was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid on the site of an earlier mosque. Constructed between 1854-1856 in neo-Baroque style, the mosque was designed by Nikoğos Balyan, who also designed the Dolmabahçe Palace. Inside, there are several examples of Islamic calligraphy created by Sultan Abdülmecid himself.
• Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges spanning the Bosphorus Strait, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It extends from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes called the First Bosphorus Bridge. At 1560 meters long, it was the fourth longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1973 and was the first to connect Europe and Asia since a bridge over the Dardanelles in 480 B.C. Today, it ranks as the 21st longest suspension bridge globally. In 2007, an LED lighting system was installed to illuminate the bridge at night, creating a colorful light show every evening. While typically closed to pedestrians, it opens each October for the Istanbul Eurasia Marathon – the only marathon crossing from one continent to another.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, spans the Bosphorus Strait. Named after the 15th-century Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, who captured Istanbul in 1453, it was designed by Freeman Fox & Partners, who also designed the Bosphorus Bridge. An international consortium of three Japanese companies, one Italian, and one Turkish company completed the construction. The bridge was finished on July 3, 1988, and opened by Prime Minister Turgut Özal, who drove his official car across as the first to pass. The bridge cost USD 130 million.
• Rumeli Fortress - Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating back to 1452. Built by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople, the castle is located on the Bosphorus Strait’s shore at its narrowest point, approximately 660 meters. It stands opposite Anadolu Castle (Anadolu Hisarı), another Ottoman castle built in 1394 by Bayezid I. Both castles were constructed by Ottoman sultans to block military and economic aid to the Byzantine Empire from the north, Black Sea. The Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. Rumeli Castle features three large towers, one small tower, and thirteen smaller towers, all in excellent condition. The architect was Müslihiddin, and at the time of its construction, it was named Boğazkesen (Strait Cutter).

• Dinner
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• On-board restrooms

• Gratuities

Experiencing a sunset on the water is a fantastic way to conclude a cruise and an equally fantastic way to begin an evening. Whether aiming to impress a special someone with a picture-perfect moment or simply enjoying a wonderful time with friends, dining on delicious Turkish cuisine, and reveling in Turkish cultural entertainment and DJ music, a sunset cruise is an unforgettable experience for all.

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