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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise With Wine
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

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Overview

Bosphorus sunset cruise is a 2.15-hour guided cruise on the Bosphorus in a luxury yacht. Your guide will make you experience the history of iconic historical buildings on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus. If you are lucky you will see dolphins.

This is a 2.15-hour fairy tale in sunset yacht cruise where you can enjoy your traditional drinks and canapés meanwhile you can witness the most popular charms of Istanbul such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumelia Fortress, and many more.

You will feel like in the open-air museum when the night falls on the Istanbul skyline in this Bosphorus sunset.

What's Included

  • Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET
  • 2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
  • Nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels and fruit plate
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Arap Cami
Tersane Caddesi, 34420 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

You will have the chance to see many palaces, mosques, towers, fortresses, and waterfront mansions on the Bosphorus sunset yacht tour.Historical sites you will see on the European shore of the Bosphorus;Galata Tower Dolmabahce Palace Ciragan Palace Ortakoy Mosque The Bosphorus Bridge Rumeli Fortress The Fatih Mehmet Bridge Galata Bridge Galata Port Historical sites you will see on the Asia shore of the Bosphorus;Kanlica Amcazade Huseyin Pasa Yali Anatolian Fortress Kucuksu Palace Kandilli The Kuleli Naval Station Cengelkoy Beylerbeyi Palace Maiden's Tower
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Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

The Dolmabahce Palace, built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecit in 1856 on the shore of the Bosphorus, is one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul with its magnificent view bearing traces of Western architecture.
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Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Pass By)

Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge. Ortaköy is also one of the most popular meeting points of Istanbul residents with its popular nightclubs, bars, beautiful cafes and restaurants, and the pier square and kumpir shops.
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Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

The oldest bridge built in Istanbul, it is a magnificent structure connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.
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Ortakoy (Pass By)

Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church, and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge.
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Bebek Sahili (Pass By)

It is claimed that the oldest known name of the district, which is thought to date back to the pre-Christian era as a small fishing village, is Hallai, a corrupted form of the word Skallai (piers) written in various ways (Challae, Chilai, Khile) in various sources.
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Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

The Rumeli Fortress, which is a magnificent structure with its three big towers and city walls, is located opposite the Anadolu fortress at the point where the two shores of the Bosphorus are at the very closest point.
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is the suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.
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Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)

Anadoluhisarı was built between 1393 and 1394 on the commission of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, as part of his preparations for a siege on the then-Byzantine city of Constantinople.Constructed on an area of 7,000 square metres (1.7 acres), the fortress is situated at the narrowmost point of the Bosporus, where the strait is a mere 660 meters (2,170 ft) wide.
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Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)

Kucuksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı) located in the area between Küçüksu and Göksu streams in the Bosphorus, dates back to the Byzantine period. Küçüksu was one of the sultan’s private gardens during the Ottoman period. It is known that Murad IV. (1623-1640) loved it and called it “Silver Cypress”.
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Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace, which has an impressive structure with its wooden carving and gold embroidery workmanship, is one of the most spectacular buildings in Istanbul.
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KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

One of the most romantic symbols of Istanbul, the Maiden's Tower was restored in 2000 and started to serve as a restaurant. Üsküdar coastal boats reached the island in 5 minutes to offer marriage to the girl, became one of Istanbul's customs. There is no need to eat in the restaurant to visit the Maiden's Tower, you can only see the Maiden's Tower by paying the toll on the boat.
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Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels. The current Galata Bridge is just the latest in a series of bridges linking Eminönü in the Fatih district and Karaköy in Beyoğlu since the early 19th century. The current bridge, the fifth on the same site, was built in 1994.
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Halic (Pass By)

The Haliç (also known as the Golden Horn) is the sea recess that separates the Istanbul (Historical peninsula) and Beyoğlu plateaus, at the entrance to the Bosphorus, at the southeast end of the Çatalca Peninsula, which covers the European side of Istanbul. The Arabic word estuary, which is the geomorphological name of the structure formed by the invasion of a part of the river bed reaching it by the sea, has become a special name since the Ottoman period, due to the importance of the Istanbul estuary for the city, and has become the name of a city region covering many districts.
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Galata Tower (Pass By)

Built in 528, the building was built as a lighthouse, which dominated the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, but was also used as a term dungeon.According to a legend; If the Romans, for the first time together, come to the Galata Tower, a man and a woman marry each other. But if one of the couples went to the Galata Tower before, it is believed that this amulet would be broken.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET.
  • 2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
  • Nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels and fruit plate.
  • Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise.
  • Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water).
  • English speaking tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET
  • 2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
  • Nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels and fruit plate
  • Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise
  • Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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