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This 2-hour cruise lets you enjoy Istanbul lit up after sunset from the waters of the Bosphorus. Departing from Eminönü in the old city, you pass Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque, and sail under the Bosphorus Bridge linking Europe and Asia. Along the Asian shore you see Anadolu Hisarı and Beylerbeyi Palace, then the Maiden's Tower and Topkapı Palace, covering the city's night-view landmarks in one trip. A live guide introduces the landmarks in English and Russian throughout the cruise, and the boat has heated indoor seating as well as outdoor seats, so you can relax even in poor weather.
Board the boat at Eminönü Pier in the old city and watch Istanbul light up from the water after sunset. The cruise is a loop around the Bosphorus with no scheduled stops, and a live guide describes the main landmarks in English and Russian throughout.
The boat has both heated indoor seating and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy the views and take photos from wherever you like. Onboard Wi-Fi is also available.
First you see Galata Tower rising above the skyline. Then, following the European shore, you pass the illuminated Dolmabahçe Palace and its clock tower, the elegant Çırağan Palace and the waterfront Ortaköy Mosque.
Sail under the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy views toward Bebek and Rumeli Hisarı. Crossing to the Asian side, you pass the Anadolu Hisarı fortress, Küçüksu Pavilion and Kuleli Military High School, and look out at Beylerbeyi Palace along the shore.
On the way back to the old city, you can see the Maiden's Tower up close in the middle of the Bosphorus. The cruise ends as you pass the softly lit Topkapı Palace. The twilight cruise option includes tea and cookies on board.
※ The cruise may vary by about ±15 minutes depending on wind and currents.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Travels in Istanbul Adventure Tourism (Eminönü Pier)
Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Look for the grey boat NARAL BOAT, a member of the EMBAK cooperative, near the Ahi Çelebi Mosque on the waterfront behind Istanbul Ticaret University. The boat arrives at Eminönü Pier directly opposite the Ahi Çelebi Mosque at the tour start time. If the boat is not there when you arrive, please wait until the start time or ask a cooperative staff member on site for help. After the cruise, you will disembark at Karaköy or Eminönü Pier depending on pier availability.
Ahi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye