Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon)

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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Morning Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht
See both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour boat cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Get the opportunity to visit a lovely village on the Asian side and try the most delicious yogurt in the world ever.
The best way to see Istanbul is from the water! Board SUNSET BOSPHORUS YACHT, our two-deck yacht, for an unforgettable Istanbul sightseeing cruise. You’ll get a panoramic view of the Bosphorus Bridges, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and more.

During your 2 hours and 30 min Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, you’ll be free to wander between decks to capture the best shots of Istanbul’s attractions. Our experienced guide will illustrate the history of what you see during the cruise; Bosphorus has a storied past, and our guides know the fun facts you can’t find in a tourist handbook. See why this is one of the best Istanbul city sightseeing cruises. Book now and enjoy your adventure with us!

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The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the Bosphorus electrify the traveler by its light, but it also intoxicates him by the white incandescence of the sun on its bosom with blue sky pouring into it. It runs through the city of Istanbul, splitting it into two halves the city built on seven hills and described by one of her early foreign lovers, Julia Pardoe: Its clear calm sky, its glittering sea, its amphitheater of thickly-peopled hills, its geographical position, its political importance and above all, its surprising novelty, tend to make every day in that gorgeous scene, and under that sunny sky, a season of intense enjoyment.
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Until the 17th century, the area where t the palace is today was one of the bays along the Bosphorus the legendary sailing vessel, ARGOS on which the Argonauts set off to find the Golden Fleece, anchored here.
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Ortaköy Mosque officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
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Which was inaugurated on October 29, 1973, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish Republic, has the longest span in Europe and the fourth in the world. This suspension bridge has a total length of 1560 metres (1706 yards) and a width of 33.4 metres (110ft). The span between pylons is 1074 metres (1175 yards) and the clearance above sea level is 64 metres (210ft). The construction of the steel box-girder suspension was carried out by a British-german consortium. The second bridge to link Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus will be completed in 1989 between Emirgan and Kanlica.
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The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen's mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
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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 is the 24th
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Kanlıca welcomes its guests with its Pier (İskele) Square, monumental plane tree, 126 years old Turkish Caffee House, ever-smiling locals, seaside tranquility, and of course Kanlica Yogurt. İskele (Pier) Square is the heart of Kanlıca. The monumental plane tree in the center is almost resisting time with its grace and last big branch. It’s impossible not to daydream as you sip your foamy Turkish coffee at the 126-year-old coffeehouse İsmail Ağa Kahvesi with a view of the sea. Along with Turkish Caffee or instead of you should have Kanlica Yogurt, it is especially thick and citric, a quality coming from the mixture of cow’s and sheep’s milk. For full experience try it with powdered sugar or honey. Taking its name after the neighborhood. Kanlica Yogurt is a local trademark best enjoyed at its place of origin, established in 1870, İsmail Aga Cafe.
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Situated on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus between the villages of Kuzguncuk and Cengelköy, the palace was built by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865. Beylerbeyi Palace seen from the Bosphorus floats like a white vision in a fairy tale. It is the most extravagant royal house of the 19th Century on which millions were spent. It is built completely of marble, surpassing all the Palaces of European Kings. Empress Eugénie, during her visit of 1869 stayed in this palace as well as Czar Nicholas Il of Russia. Edward VIII was a guest in 1936. Stone lionesses recline on marble carpets set in lawns, and swans float and fish swim in the unobtrusive pool where pigeons fly to catch the spray of the fountain upon their wings.
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At the narrowest point of the Bosphorus stands the Rumelihisarr Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror on the European shore. The Sultan himself on the 26th day of March 1452 laid the foundation stone of the Fortress with a view to controlling the passage of the ships through the Bosphorus and using it as a base for his attack on the city. The fortress or castle was built upon the ancient site of Hermaion. It was completed in five months on August 28th 1452. The cannon on the towers could command this narrowest part of the Bosphorus opposite the older fortress of Anadoluhisarr. Darius in 500 BC had thrown a pontoon bridge across the Strait at this point and passed over 700,000 men. To Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror, it was the key to Constantinople. The design of the walls and the towers display the Prophet's and the Conqueror's name - Muhammet - Mehmet.
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About 180 meters away from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower which bears two different names. Europeans who named it the Leander's Tower thought that it was here where Leander was drowned while attempting to swim the Bosphorus to reach his beloved Hero, the priestess of Aphrodite. But, in fact, Leander never crossed here even in the legend which refers to the The story of the Maiden's Tower, which has never been verified goes like this. Constantine built the tower here to protect his daughter since a magician had foretold she would be bitten by a snake. She was imprisoned and grew to womanhood there, until an officer of the Imperial Palace, fell in love with her beauty and sent her a basket of peaches and figs. The snake which had hidden under a fig leaf bit the Princess, who was at the point of death when the Officer arrived and sucked the poison from her arm. The lower was rebuilt during Ahmet III’s reign.
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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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The Galata Tower, called Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
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The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes called the Palace of Göksu, is situated between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus. The Kucuksu Palace was first built by Mahmut I in 1749. Later it underwent a restoration during the reigns of Selim Ill and Ahmet Il. It was renovated by Sultan Abdülmecit in 1857. Sultan Abdülaziz gave the palace a new face-lift and had it refurbished and redecorated. It is a small but elegant edifice, stretching along the lip of the Bosphorus, surrounded by intricately cast-iron railings. Waters and waves of the Bosphorus wash its terraces of glittering marble and sometimes penetrate their latticed and mysterious recesses.

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Posted By : DIPO_A
Worth it! Cool way to see Istanbul from the waterfront. Well run and smooth logistics. Crew was very nice and polite.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 16:17:58

Posted By : Larvan_A
The tour guide was great, he has lots of knowledge of the area. I learn a lot about the Bosphorus straight. The crew members were very polite.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:52:44

Posted By : Alex_M
Overall, this is a pretty good cruise. The Bosporus is pretty, and the boat is nice. The tour guide was funny and had a few interesting facts. The stop on the Asian side of Istanbul is very short – about 30 minutes maybe. The area they stop in doesn’t have a lot of things to do, so they basically take you to a yogurt shop. You can get yogurt, but you don’t have to. I didn’t, but everyone else said it was good. The length of the stop didn’t bother me, but it’s something to be aware of if you want a longer stop. The tour guide’s information is also pretty superficial. Basically, as you are going along the water a building will come up, and he will tell you a few facts about it and then turn off the microphone until something else comes up. That’s not a bad thing, but I was expecting just a little bit more. My husband and I have booked other tours on Viator where the tour guide went into a little more depth and made it a bit more interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 11:22:13

Posted By : JOEKASY_T
Getting a close view to both the European and Asian side of the river. Staff was very friendly and the tour guide was super knowledgeable. The stop at one of the docs in the Asian side was a perfect way to get a treat (ice cream :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 04:14:40

Posted By : Kinsey_G
We took the Bosphorus Yacht cruise with a stop on the Asia side to our recent trip to Istanbul and had the best time! The boat was beautiful and very spacious, with plenty of room for everyone. It was very hot in Istanbul but the breeze from the Bosphorus and the shade made the entire tour very comfortable.

Our guide was Serdar and we loved him! He was so funny and it seemed like he knew everything about every building we passed.

We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul!
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 11:58:31

Posted By : Jennifer_C
This was the best way to end our time in Istanbul. The boat was spacious and comfortable, the snacks and tea were delicious, and the information was terrific. I would absolutely recommend this tour as a highlight of Istanbul!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 16:59:42

Posted By : cathywaung
Nice yacht! Very scenic ! Friendly staffs and nice food👍
Knowledgeable tour leader. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 16:03:38

Posted By : Mei_L
A very enjoyable tour on a comfortable and clean yacht with a professional and friendly crew.

Great views of various sites as advertised and some of these are better than what you'd see from the crowded road. There's a short 25-30 minute stop on the Asian side where you can follow the guide for some lovely and affordable Turkish yoghurt - and maybe meet a local dog.

Company also WhatsApp's very clear and helpful directions on where to meet.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 10:05:10

Posted By : Christine_B
Great informative cruise and well worth the money for the ticket. Easy to find, plenty of nibbles, tea etc that I wasn’t expecting too.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 10:57:28

Posted By : Cynthia_M
The commentary was excellent. The guide was friendly and informative. The food and drinks were an added bonus.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 15:28:41