Small-Group Bosphorus Luxury Yacht Cruise in Istanbul

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

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The most impressive way to see Istanbul is from the sea on a luxury yacht! In this tour view both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul and you can visit kanlica village 15 minutes on a 2.5-hour cruise on the Bosphorus. Take the opportunity to visit a quaint village on the Asian side of Istanbul and try the tastiest yogurt in the world.

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1. Bosphorus Strait
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.
2. Dolmabahce Palace
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.
3. Ortakoy
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.
4. Bosphorus Bridge
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 meters (110ft). The span between pylons is 1074 meters (1175 yards) and the clearance above sea level is 64 meters (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.
5. Dolmabahce Palace
The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen's mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
6. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
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
7. Kanlica Meydani
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.
8. Beylerbeyi Palace
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.
9. Rumeli Fortress
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.
10. KIz Kulesi
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.
11. 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.
12. Galata Tower
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.
13. Kucuksu Pavilion
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 : thiai2024
All good, i would love to ride this yacht again for the next trip. The snack and fruits are so yummy. The tour guide is very friendly, nice and well explained about places that we passes by. It's very wonderful experience, you also should book and have your own experience together with this company.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 08:20:15

Posted By : Curious36834598396
Everything was amazing. The boat very pleasant.
The guide was very helpful and friendly!
We will want to get a reservation soon.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 08:17:23

Posted By : M2816QWlaurat
Great afternoon touring Istanbul from the water. Our guide was friendly and informative. The snacks were delicious and the stop at the yogurt shop was a nice treat! Highly recommend this sea tour! The smaller boat made for a more enjoyable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 08:16:44

Posted By : jeanmichelbO9891LQ
Nice boat trip with very professional guide, we enjoyed a lot; it took more than 3 hours Worth the money, we recommend this company
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 08:15:51

Posted By : marthinusp2020
Thank you to Robert good English and tellings of all the interesting things we saw. Next time all they way to the Black Sea
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 09:44:08

Posted By : Sumithra_R
I arrived very late the night before in Istanbul and this trip was very convenient because it started in the afternoon (1 pm) and served as a great introduction to Istanbul. It was for about 3 hours, going by a boat from Karakoy to Kanlica. On the way you get to see the various buildings/places and hear the history a bit. Return after a short stop-over at Kanlica (about 15 minutes). You can buy yogurt from there (apparently very famous). I really liked the cream ice cream.
Everything went very smoothly - I was contacted with the exact details of meeting point and we started on time - I had a really good time.
PS: Oscar, the tiny little dog who seems to live in the boat made this trip even more enjoyable for me!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 12:36:34

Posted By : pazka104
Awesome yacht ride with my wife. Amazing views, awesome tour guide with the descriptions. Tastes drinks and snacks. The best ride ever. Will highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 09:22:27

Posted By : Dominic G
Really awesome ride with beautiful views of the entire Bosphorus. The tour guide was really good with his explanations, and we stopped at a nice spot for the best yogurt in the region.
We would recommend the ride!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 08:49:50

Posted By : caminoc448
Súper recomendado. El guía Robert excelente. Una vivencia única que volvería a repetir. Servicio muy agradable😊😊😊
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 05:29:54

Posted By : nicolasc686
Amazing views, hospitality and a great guide! Robert gave us an unforgettable tour with fascinating stories and historical insights. The snacks and fruits were a great bonus! Thank you for having us, and would definitely recommend 👍
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 05:31:10