Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht - Small Group Cruise

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What you'll see and do

1. Dolmabahce Palace

   During the Ottoman period, naval captains would anchor their fleet here; traditional naval ceremonies were held in this natural harbor. Beginning of the 17th century by gradual filling the site became one of the royal gardens along the Bosphorus, thus the name "Dolmabahce," which means filled garden was invented or accepted.

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2. Bosphorus Bridge

   The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and unofficially as the First Bridge, is one of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia. The bridge extends between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi.

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3. Rumeli Fortress

   The Castle at Rumeli The Rumeli Castle, or Fortress, on a 30000 square meter of land on the European side. It is directly across the Anatolian Castle of the Bosphorus. Rumeli Hisari At this point the Bosphorus is at its narrowest (600 meters) location. The castle was constructed to resemble from a distance the ancient letters spelling out Mohammed's name. The three large towers of the castle, the largest in the world was completed in 139 days. The castle has had many names over the years: "Kulle-i Cedide," "Yenice Castle," "The Castle that Cut the Bosphorus." The construction of the castle began on April 15, 1452. Its supervision was delegated to different pashas. Mehmet the Conqueror himself took over the side facing the se

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4. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

   Rumeli Hisari At this point the Bosphorus is at its narrowest (600 meters) location. The castle was constructed to resemble from a distance the ancient letters spelling out Mohammed's name. The three large towers of the castle, the largest in the world was completed in 139 days. The castle has had many names over the years: "Kulle-i Cedide," "Yenice Castle," "The Castle that Cut the Bosphorus." The construction of the castle began on April 15, 1452. Its supervision was delegated to different pashas. Mehmet the Conqueror himself took over the side facing the se

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5. Beylerbeyi Palace

   Beylerbeyi Palace Since Byzantine times, Beylerbeyi and its vicinity has been a settled area. According to the famous Swiss traveler Inciciyan, Constantine the Great erected a cross there, and the area was called the "Crucifix Gardens" in Byzantine times.

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6. Kucuksu Pavilion

   Kucuksu Summer Palace Called the "Garden of Lamps" in Ottoman times, the royal garden at Kucuksu was much loved by Murat IV (1623-1640), who called it the "Silver Cypress." Beginning in the 17th century, particularly in the beginning of the 18th century, there was a great deal of construction here.

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7. KIz Kulesi

   Maiden Tower The building of this tower dates as far back as the year 341 B.C. At the time, the headland on which the tower stands, called "Vus," was at the mouth of the Bosphorus (It was rumored to have once been a peninsula).

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8. Galata Koprusu

   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

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9. Galata Tower

   Galata Tower The Galata Tower was constructed in 1384 on the highest point of the ramparts surrounding the Genoese colony, known as Galata. In the early times of the Ottomans, the tower was used by the Janissary corps.

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Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Istanbul Bosphorus Tours

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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