Istanbul Bosphorus is one of the most important locations of Istanbul with its panoramic view, historical and geographical beauties. You can watch the magnificent view of Istanbul Bosphorus connecting Asia and Europe continents by joining boat tours or renting a boat. So, through Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours you can see the palaces, fortresses, bridges and also islands and Poyrazköy environs.

Istanbul Bosphorus is the first place in Istanbul which comes to minds when you think of sunset. You can enjoy turning of blue sky to copper red during sunset, the dance of blue and green color of the sea with harmony, the shining of the palaces and historical seaside residences like a jewelry when the lights are on one by one, mild breeze of Bosphorus and fragrant smell of the sea during the Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours.

The Places to See during Istanbul Sunset Cruise Boat Tours

When you join Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours, first you will see Maiden’s Tower which is the milestone of entrance of Bosphorus at Asian Side. You can watch the busiest and elegant traffic of Cityline ferries and motorboats, which are the symbols of Istanbul, that you cannot see elsewhere. During Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours that you start at Marmara towards Black Sea, Dolmabahçe Palace and Dolmabahçe Mosque will come your way with a historical nobility. The panoramic view of Üsküdar seaside along with the first lights of evening will hit you in the eye. The worldwide famous old silhouette of Istanbul will salute you. Then you will make the first step in Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours.

As your tour boat advances in the sea, you will pass by palaces and pavilions of which lights and shadows reflect in the gentle flowing waters of the Bosphorus, such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Küçüksu Pavilion.

While you are passing beneath the peerless bridges connecting two continents, you will feel the magnificent view of ancient and modern Istanbul. After you passed by first bridge named Bosphorus Bridge, Akıntı burnu which is narrowest place of Bosphorus opens to Bebek Bay after a sharp turn. After pass by Bebek on one side and Kandilli on the other side, you will come across with Aşiyan, which inspired by songs and magnificent Rumeli Fortress. More modest but reassuring Anadolu fortress located just opposite side of the Bosphorus will smile at you.

Second bridge is the turning point in short Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours. On the other hand, long Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour is a full Bosphorus tour extending to Anadolu and Rumeli Kavağı, even to Black Sea.

When reached the second bridge, you will meet with Emirgan, İstinye and also Kanlica and Çubuklu on the other side of Bosphorus. You will pass by Yeniköy and its neighbors Paşabahçe, on the other side of Bosphorus. At the point where the strait begins to expand, your boat reaches to cute town of opposite seaside, Beykoz and its neighbors Tarabya and Kireçburnu on this side. Then you will arrive in Büyükdere which is the biggest natural bay of Bosphorus locating at the last sharp turn of Bosphorus. While Asian side symbolizes calmness with its forest texture, Büyükdere will attract you with its vivid life. Towards the end of Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour, you will arrive Sarıyer, which is the biggest district of Bosphorus. After Sarıyer, the last locations of long Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour, you will come across with Anadolu and Rumeli Kavağı. The return route starts from Rumeli Kavağı and continues in the opposite direction, but by changing the routes, sometimes close to the Asian or European sides. Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour will be in in your memories as an unforgettable experience.

You can share this fabulous atmosphere in the sunset with your friends in your special meetings. When you join Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour as a group, you can make reservations with either cocktail or dinner options. You can rent boats suitable according to the number of people for your special occasions such as birthday, wedding anniversary, marriage proposal, business meetings.

Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours vary minimum 2 hours to 8 hours depending the type of the tour. While the dinner tours last longer, cocktail is only served in during sunset hours. You can show your magnificent hospitality in Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours with dinner accompanied by music. You can salute the night with a welcome cocktail and then dinner when the boat starts sailing. You can sip your Turkish coffee accompanied by Istanbul songs in a fascinating atmosphere and inhale the peace.

Istanbul sunset cruise boat tours are organized by many companies. There are also special City lines ferries for this aim. The prices are close to each other depending on boat type and the services they provide. You can rent a boat or yacht for your special days; you can choose a suitable boat according to the number of your guests and the concept you desired and you can perform an Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour as you wish. If you want first you start with Istanbul sunset cruise boat tour, then enjoy Bosphorus till midnight in the special boats. Apart from all those, for our foreign guests, you can visit Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht web page. You can see Istanbul boat tour prices as well.