Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht

4.9 (303 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

The Bosphorus Sunset Cruise is a 2-hour guided experience aboard a luxury yacht along the Bosphorus. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will discover the history and stories of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks on both the European and Asian sides of the city. With a bit of luck, you may even spot dolphins along the way.

This relaxing sunset yacht cruise offers a magical atmosphere as you enjoy traditional refreshments and light canapés while sailing past some of Istanbul’s most famous sights, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and more.

As night begins to fall, the illuminated skyline transforms the Bosphorus into an open-air museum, creating a memorable and atmospheric end to your cruise.

Options

Without Wine

Wine excluded this price

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine, Feel Special On A Luxury Yacht

Per Guest 2 Glasses Of Wine
This option 2 Glasses of wine

What's included

  • 2 Glasses of Wine per Guest (Only in Wine-Upgraded Option) Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
  • Audio Guide (EN, Deutsch, Русский, Français, Italiano, 日本語, 中文, Español, العربية, Português, 한국어)
  • Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise
  • English speaking live tour guide
  • Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)
  • Free printed souvenir photo — one per guest at the Sunset cruise
  • Nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off (Extra Charge)

What to expect

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    The oldest bridge built in Istanbul, it is a magnificent structure connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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”.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you at the meeting point. We will share location photos on whatsapp. Please share your WHATSAPP number.
We ara in front of the BALIKÇI KEMAL RESTAURANT

End point

We will be waiting for you at the meeting point. We will share location photos on whatsapp. Please share your WHATSAPP number.
We ara in front of the BALIKÇI KEMAL RESTAURANT

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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