Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Istanbul

Bosphorus, Istanbul

Featuring some of each destination’s must-see highlights, this trip is ready to book with the itinerary and services indicated. Please see full details below.

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Overview – Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Istanbul

istanbul-sunset-cruiseDestinations:Bosphorus & Istanbul Sunset Cruise of European & Asian sides
Duration:2 hours
Departures:Every day at 16:15, 17:30, 20:00
Priced From:From 349 € Euro total for the yacht
(NOT per person)
Includes:2 hour private Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Zoe Yacht, round-trip hotel or cruiseship transfers, free tea and coffee aboard, all necessary crew, fuel & taxes.

Detailed Itinerary

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise of Istanbul
You’ll be picked up from your hotel or ship and transferred to pier to board the beautiful Zoe Yacht.

Welcomed on board by your crew, sit back and relax in the lower lounge or upper flybridge deck for unbeatable sea views. Then you’ll set off along the Bosphorus shores, taking in the must-see highlights of both European and Asian Sides.

Starting on the European Rivieria you’ll glide by some of the most stunning waterfront architecture including the Ciragan and Dolmbahce Palaces, the elegant Ortakoy mosque, Bosphorus & Fetih Bridges, Rumeli & Anadolu Fortresses.

Later cross to the Asian side and return past beautiful yalis and historical Ottoman mansions, Beylerbeyi & Kucuksu Palaces with glorious views on the way towards Seraglio Point.

After a wonderfully relaxing time, disembark the yacht and we’ll transfer you back to your hotel or ship or selected restaurants.

Route Map:

Click to see a map here of the typical route taken.

Restaurant Drop-off Points:

Alternatively we can drop you off at a nice waterfront Bosphorus restaurant at the end of this cruise, such as:
Reina, Suada (group of restaurants on this island), Tuğra Restaurant, Delmare, Poseidon and Feriye Restaurants, Kabataş, Çırağan Palace, Four Seasons Bosphorus, Maiden’s Tower and other selected restaurants in Taksim or Old City areas – please ask, or drop-off to your hotel instead.

You’ll experience:

  • An evening Sunset Cruise along the Bosphorus, Europe & Asian shores
  • Unique views of the most famous waterfront sites and Istanbul’s magnificent skyline
  • Complimentary tea or coffee served on board
  • Beverages/cocktails prepared with care and served on board from a bar with great service for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on-board)
  • A friendly captain and crew at your service
  • Relaxing in your own private lounge and 360 degree flybridge
  • A yacht for you and your chosen companions only, nobody else
  • Great photo opportunities to capture beautiful sunsets, waterfront palaces, mosques and mansions and boats of all sizes

Pick Up Points:

  • European-side city-center hotels: Our free pick up and drop-off service provided to and from our yacht pier.
  • Cruiseships: Our free pick up and drop-off service provided to and from our yacht pier.
  • Selected Bosphorus hotels, restaurants and piers – You’ll be picked up and droped-off for free directly from selected piers of Bosphorus hotels and restaurants including Four Seasons Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Radisson Blu Bosphorus and more.
  • For any other locations, please ask and we can advise the best way to collect you.

Capacity:

We can take up to 12 guests on Zoe Yacht.

(For larger groups we offer a range of different yachts – please email us).

Prices & Dates:

Duration:2 hours
Departure Times:Everyday at 16:15, 17:30, 20:00
Actual Sunset Time: During 16:15 cruise (Nov-Feb), 17:30 cruise (Mar-April & Sep-Oct), 20:00 cruise (May-Aug)
Yacht Rental Price
(Not per person):
November-March:
349 Euro for the yacht
April-October:
399 Euro for the yacht
Includes:2 hour private Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Zoe Yacht, round-trip hotel or cruiseship transfers, free tea and coffee aboard, all necessary crew, fuel & taxes.
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Awards & Testimonials:

TripAdvisor has awarded Byzas Tours the Certificate of Excellence with 5 stars. Please read what previous guests have said about us on their website or below.

I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for an exclusive and impressive way to discover the Bosphorus.
Alain.M., France
It was the most wonderful day. The service & boat were excellent. I would highly recommend. Many thanks,
Brian.H., Australia
The boat was amazing! The captain, crew and the service were really polite. For sure we will recommend your company to family and friends!
by D.A. Greece

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