• 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 serves as a narrow divide between Europe and Asia. Unlike a solitary stream with deserted shores, it is a lively waterway, winding through banks adorned with palaces and villages, shaded by magnificent forest trees, offering a new scene of bustling life at every mile.
• Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahce Palace is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and, with its various dependencies, forms almost a small town. Its gardens stretch for a mile or more along the water’s edge.
• Ortakoy - Ortaköy Mosque, officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular spots on the Bosphorus.
• Bosphorus Bridge - Inaugurated on October 29, 1973, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish Republic, this bridge boasts the longest span in Europe and the fourth longest in the world. The suspension bridge measures a total length of 1560 meters (1706 yards) and a width of 33.4 meters (110 feet).
• Ciragan Palace Kempinski - Located between Besiktas and Ortaköy on the European shore of the Bosphorus are the ruins of the Ciragan Palace, constructed by Sultan Abdülaziz between 1863 and 1867. It shares a resemblance with the Dolmabahce Palace, featuring a long facade and baroque architectural style.
• Rumeli Fortress - RUMELISHISARI 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 himself 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.

• Bebek Park - In the 19th century, Ottoman aristocrats chose Bebek’s ideal location to construct their summer houses and palaces. Today, it remains a popular residential area.
• Kanlica Meydani - Kanlıca is a neighborhood on the Asian side of the Bosphorus Strait, in the Beykoz district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Kanlica is renowned for its specialty, yogurt topped with castor sugar, available in local restaurants and cafés.
• Anadolu Hisari Fort - On the opposite bank stands the Anadoluhisari Fortress by the Göksu stream.

This romantic castle, which graces the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus, was built in 1395 by Sultan Bayazit, the Thunderbolt, and named “Güzelcehisar.” It was later expanded by Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, as the first possession of Turks on the Bosphorus, it serves as a landmark of Turkish rule.

• Kucuksu Pavilion - KUCUKSU PALACE

The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes referred to as the Palace of Göksu, is located between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus.

• 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 as the 24th.
• Beylerbeyi Palace - BEYLERBEYI PALACE

Situated on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus between the villages of Kuzguncuk and Cengelköy, the palace was constructed by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865. Beylerbeyi Palace, as seen from the Bosphorus, appears like a white vision from a fairy tale. It is the most lavish royal residence of the 19th century, on which millions were spent.

• 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 - KIZKULESI (MAIDEN’S TOWER - LEANDER’S TOWER)

Approximately 180 meters from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower, known by two different names. Europeans who called it Leander’s Tower believed it was here that 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.

• Halic - A popular area of the historical peninsula, the Golden Horn shores are a must-see on any Istanbul trip. It is long and narrow with a horn-shaped geographical structure, hence the name Golden Horn. Haliç was also one of the most important trade centers of old Istanbul.

• Homemade lemonade (Summer) or fresh fruit juice (Winter)
• Selection of fresh seasonal fruits
• Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
• 2.5-hour cruise on a 25-meter luxury motor yacht
• Unlimited coffee and tea
• Assorted delicious canapés and snacks
• Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected)

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are provided unless booked without hotel transfers.
• There is a bar on board where guests can purchase drinks
• Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)

Your Most Personalised Bosphorus Cruise Experience in Istanbul.

Experience Istanbul from an unusual point of view and take in the sunset from a 25-meters luxury yacht. Relax and enjoy the refreshments on board. Board our luxury yacht, SUNSET BOSPHORUS and you’ll soon be heading out to sea in these 2-Hours and 30 min. shared sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. As the crew raises the sails you can sit back, relax and enjoy some music. Take in views of the Istanbul skyline as you enjoy a glass of Champagne, white wine, or soda.

There’s nothing like a Bosphorus sunset right in between two continents of Europe and Asia, and nothing beats seeing a sunset at sea. Enjoy a scenic cruise toward the Black Sea and back down the city, pausing on the way back to catch the moment the sun slips below the horizon by Maiden’s Tower! More than just a cruise, it’s an experience of a lifetime! Book your Bosphorus Sunset Cruise experience with the official Sunset Bosphorus Yacht.

• The cruise is weather permitting and schedule may change daily
• This is a small group cruise, not a private cruise
• We kindly ask you come to the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
• Please provide us your WhatsApp number while booking the cruise, we will send you the Pin location of the meeting point and other details how to find us easily in the pier.
• Schedule subject to change without notice

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