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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht
Instead of driving around Istanbul all day in a stuffy tour bus, discover the city’s beauty in style on this relaxing sunset cruise down the Bosphorus, the waterway that marks the border between Asian Turkey and European Turkey. From the open-air deck of your luxury yacht, see riverside landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque and the Rumeli Fortress, all lit by the beautiful dusk light.
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$61.45
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Evening Sunset Cruise in Istanbul
Witness the beauty of Istanbul at dusk on this evening sightseeing cruise and watch the sunset over both the European and Asian sides. Marvel at all the sights as you sail past; keep a look out for Topkapi Palace, Maiden's Tower, Ortaköy & Mecidiye Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge and Cıragan Palace.
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90-Minute Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise, Free Refreshment and Audio Guide App
Join one of the best Bosphorus boat tours in Istanbul and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time.
Your Istanbul Welcome Card Marine Officer will welcome you at the pier and help you on the boat, hand you over our Bosphorus tour plan and explain you what will see on the boat tour.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge. Furthermore, you will have a glance at the spectacular pieces of authentic civic architecture on the European and Asian coast.
Our boat is departing hourly, if you should miss your departure time you can join the next departing boat.
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$12.29
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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Cable Car Ride
See Istanbul from three different vantage points on this tour, including a sightseeing cruise, panoramic tour and cable car ride. Take a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus and admire top Istanbul attractions such as the Bosphorus Bridge and Rumeli Fortress from the water. Then, take a coach drive around the Golden Horn districts to see the former Jewish quarter, old city walls, iron-built St Stephens and other lesser-known treasures. Lastly, catch the cable car up Pierre Loti Hill to witness the stellar city views from its hilltop cafe.
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$43.02
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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner and Belly-Dancing Show
Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait filled with belly dancing and Anatolian folk music during this 3.5-hour dinner cruise from Istanbul. This Bosphorus dinner cruise traverses over the strait’s beautiful evening waters and passes Istanbul’s best sights. See the illuminated Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Blue Mosque as you watch a traditional performance and savor great food and drinks.
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$79.89
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Istanbul City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise
Gaze over land and sea on this guided Istanbul city tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Aboard a comfy coach, discover the lively neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, and drive along the Golden Horn for spectacular views. With your expert guide experience the vibrant Spice Bazaar and then board a charming sightseeing cruise to traverse the Bosphorus viewing highlights like the Bosphorus Bridge and Rumeli Fortress.
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All in One Day Istanbul - Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise
A PERFECT DAY IN ISTANBUL
If you have limited time in Istanbul and you want to make the most of it, we have planned a perfect day for you in which you can see the most important sights such as Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and finish with a relaxing sunset cruise on The Bosporus. Avoid the long lines for the main sights with fast entrance accompanied by your guide, witness the rich history of Istanbul with commetary of our knowledgeable guide and put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.
Your Most Personalised Bosphorus Cruise Experience in Istanbul
Witness the enchantment of Istanbul with a 2.5-Hour evening cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus! Aboard the glass-encased luxury yacht, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk with informative commetary of your guide, savor a delicious tradational Turkish drink and canapés as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.
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$147.49
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Full Day Tour of Cruise on Bosphorus and Two Continents (Europe to Asia)
Don’t just cross Istanbul on this full-day sightseeing tour – cross-continental lines as you explore the city’s past wonders and present attractions. The centerpiece of this tour is an easygoing cruise down the Bosphorus, the river that separates Europe and Asia. Complement your cruise with highlights on both sides of the divide. Sample Turkish Delights at the Spice Bazaar and step back into Turkey’s past at Dolmabache Palace.
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$86.03
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Golden Horn and Bosphorus Boat Tour in Istanbul
See Istanbul on a half-day tour that includes a boat cruise on the Bosphorous River, and a cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill. You'll also learn about the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires as you take in the walls of Constantinople, and make a stop at Chora Church, know for its frescoes and stunning examples of Byzantine art.
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Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul
Combine a visit to some of Istanbul's highlights with a cruise on the Bosphorus in a single day. Morning and afternoon tours are available; the morning includes the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress; the afternoon includes the Golden Horn, Balat, the Rumeli Fortress, and others. Along the way, listen to engaging narration by your guide.
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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise ((3 Hours))
If you visit Istanbul there are several things you must do.
The most important one is to have a Bosphorus Cruise where you can see the highlights of Istanbul from the sea while you have a cup of tea or Turkish coffee.
Bosphorus is not just border between Asia & Europe. It’s one of the main arteries of the city and one of the most beautiful sites in all of Turkey.
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Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee
This combination tour in Istanbul gives you the chance to see different sides of the city with logistics planned for you so you don't have to worry about booking your own transportation. On a Bosphorus cruise, admire views of city sights such as Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden's Tower. You'll see more attractions on a bus tour, plus enjoy a cable car ride at Pierre Loti Tepesi.
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$36.87
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Istanbul Princes’ Islands Boat Trip with Lunch/ (Optional Horse Carriage Ride)
Escape bustling Istanbul for a day with a small-group cruise trip to the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara. Board a ferry and admire landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque from the water as you cruise toward these nine, traffic-free islets. Dock at Buyukada and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour, restaurant lunch, and free time before your return ferry. Includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, ferry, horse-drawn carriage ride, and lunch.
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$36.87
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Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Lunch from Istanbul
Leave Istanbul’s busy streets for a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, scenic park and Sultan’s palace on a full-day, small-group tour of Istanbul. Spot the elegant mansions and stone fortifications that face the Bosphorus Strait, and enjoy unique views of the city from the water. Cross the iconic bridge that links Europe and Asia, then enjoy lunch with panoramic views from the top of Camlica Hill. Lose yourself in the world of sultans and courtiers in the sprawling Dolmabahçe Palace, a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture from the Ottoman period.
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$81.12
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120-Minute Istanbul Golden Horn and Bosphorus Tour
Join the only boat tour in Istanbul where you will see the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.
After you finished your sightseeing at the Hagia Sopia and Topkapi Palace you can relax on this 120 minute Golden Horn and Bosphoros Tour. Discover the Golden Horn, and the 32 KM long Bosporus which separates Europe and Asia. See Istanbul’s main attractions, including magnificent palaces, ancient castles and famous hills and parks, as well as spectacular seaside residences from different centuries while passing under famous bridges. You will pass by Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace. You will aslo get to see some historical landmarks from a distance such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower.
Highlights:
Admire the Golden Horn and Bosporus
Enjoy the highlights between Europe and Asia
See historical sights and the Bosphorus bridge
Capture amazing pictures along the journey
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$18.44
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Bosphorus Sightseeing Boat Tour
See the major attractions of Istanbul as they were meant to be seen: from the water. Comfortable transportation takes you from the Sultanahmet district to the docks, where you’ll enjoy a slow paced 1.5-hour boat tour along the Bosphorus. Listen to commentary as you photograph sights, such as Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress, without your shots getting crowded by tourists or street traffic.
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Private Bosphorus Boat Tour
Private Tour In the Bosphorus strait which draw the border between Europe and Asia
Passing under the magnificent bosphorus bridge where you will have the chance to take some unforgettable photos
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$124.55
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Full Day Prince's Islands Heybeli ada and Buyuk ada tour with Lunch
Take a break from busy Istanbul with a full-day tour to the Princes’ Islands. Cruise by ferry along the Bosphorus River and Marmara Sea to the islands of Heybeliada and Buyukada. At both islands, you have free time to enjoy the beaches, historical buildings, and seafood restaurants. Your tour includes ferry tickets, a restaurant lunch, and pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels.
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$86.03
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Istanbul Sunset Cruise - Luxurious Yacht Cruise with Live Guide on the Bosphorus
See the Bosphorus and Istanbul from a remarkable perspective on this 2.5 hrs. sunset cruise on a luxurious yacht. Aboard our luxury yacht, you’ll glide across the water while savoring delicious snacks, baklava, fresh seasonal fruits and drinks. While romantics will delight in watching the sunset over the old part of Istanbul, our legendary guide will tell you interesting stories of the Bosphorus.
The cruise will take you from PIER KABATAS and past Istanbul's icons, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress Maiden's Tower and much more. Continue to take in the many sights while the sun goes down as you go through the Asian side, and around The Maiden's Tower. The best part is after sunset when we approach the Galata Bridge and Bosphorus Bridge. Watch as the entire western span of the bridge lights up and transforms into LED light sculpture creating a never-repeating dazzling display. Don’t miss this breathtaking experience from the best seats on the Bosphorus!
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True Discovery: Full Day Tour and Cruise of Istanbul
Go beyond Istanbul’s top attractions and discover more of the city on this multi-faceted full-day Istanbul bus and boat sightseeing tour. The full-day tour and cruise of Istanbul includes an exploration of Dolmabahce Palace and the Bosphorus.
We first drive to Dolmabahce Palace, which is stuffed with lavish chandeliers, gold and marble, this ornate sultans’ residence will astound you with its opulence! Traveling between the sights by air-conditioned coach, visit Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side to witness the breathtaking panoramas over the Bosphorus.
Then, drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, the vast suspension bridge that connects Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus Strait. Heading to Pierre Loti Hill to see the city from a different angle, flying over by cable car afterwards.
Now time to enjoy the city by the sea, you will hop on board to have buffet lunch served on our boat. We will start cruising from Golden Horn and go all the way to the Black Sea throught Bosphorus.
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Elegant Yacht - Small Group Cruise
Enjoy the romantic image of sunset over Istanbul on this boat trip down the Bosphorus. Experience unforgettable views of the beautiful Turkish city in its best light.
Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus
Set sail down the Bosphorus for a magical evening enjoying captivating views of this fascinating city.
Throughout your cruise, see how the skyline of Istanbul is illuminated purple, orange and red in the light of the setting sun. Admire iconic monuments including the Maiden's Tower, originally built in 1110 on a tiny islet in the Bosphorus strait and shrouded by myths and legends; the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects the European and Asian sides of the city; and the majestic Baroque-style Ortakoy Mosque located on the waterside.
To complete your experience of Istanbul at night, you'll also be served traditional refreshments during your cruise. Enjoy a cup of sweet, chilled sharbat, a typical Middle Eastern drink made of fruit or flower petals, accompanied by Turkish canapés.
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$43.02
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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Along the Shore
See Istanbul’s fairy-tale skyline from the water on a 4-hour afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus, taking in ancient and modern sites along both sides of the strait. Spot elegant homes on the shoreline and Ottoman fortifications, the neighborhoods of Ortaköy, Bebek and Beşiktaş, deep bays and rambling palaces. Watch slender minarets and soaring domes drift by, then hear ancient legends about Kizkulesi, a Byzantine lighthouse on a tiny Bosphorus islet.
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$50.00
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Private Cruise trough Bosphorus Istanbul
Having a Luxury Yacht cruise on Bosphorus is a lifetime experience which no one should avoid! But not just a cruise. For a few hours give yourself and your loved people the leisure to feel like a Sultan who is traveling around his city, watching from a length all the interesting see sights, by hiring one of our super luxurious yachts! We guarantee you an unforgettable experience which you will not want to end. Don’t forget this pleasure out of your significant moments of your life! Celebrate any case you could imagine by taking a Bosphorus cruise with the Private yacht. Bosphorus is a benefit which makes Istanbul unique! We offer great moments on this glorious straight during your yacht cruise until the second bridge! One of our cab drivers will take you to the yacht at the pre-appointed time while the captain and the crew will be expecting to meet you and help you to have a great time during the cruise.
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$553.08
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Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise
Gaze over Europe and Asia in one journey on this Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. Settle on a spacious boat and view the city’s Asian and European sides as your guide shares facts and tales about the sights. See landmarks including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Asian-side Ottoman ‘yali’ mansions, as well as the Bosphorus Bridge, from the water. Round-trip transfers from central Sultanahmet included.
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