Bosphorus Boat Cruise Istanbul – Top-Rated Attractions

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Bosphorus, also recognized as the Strait of Istanbul, is a tight, natural strait and a globally famous waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It can also be pronounced as Bosphorus Strait. If you want to enjoy the Bosphorus in a relatively short time, it is the best choice for you. The tour starts from the Eminonu port and returns to the same place after a cruise to the second bridge in the Bosphorus.
Experience a Bosphorus cruise starting from Eminonu port, passing iconic landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge.
Witness historical sites such as Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace, with informative insights on their significance and history.
Enjoy the scenic views of the Bosphorus while learning about the architectural marvels and stories behind Maiden’s Tower and other notable attractions.

There are three bridges in the Bosphorus and the second one or Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, is half-way from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. On this cruise, you will see some of the most iconic places of the Bosphorus. After you start from the Eminonu port, the first highlight is the Dolmabahce Palace. Dolmabahce Palace was the residence of the royal family after the Topkapi Palace and it was built in the 19th century with the order of Sultan Abdulmecid. It was also the place that the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was using as a presidential palace and he died here in the year 1938. Today Dolmabahce Palace functions as a museum. After the Dolmabahce Palace, the second palace is Ciragan Palace. Ciragan means light and this was the secondary palace in the 19th century. After a big fire in 1910, the palace needed an extensive renovation and a hotel group did it. Today the building is on a lease from the government for 49 years and functions as a hotel.
Departure Point
Bosphorus Cruise departs from Eminonu Turyol Port On this Bosphorus boat cruise, you will see some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Departing from the Eminonu port, your first highlight is Dolmabahce Palace. Built in the 19th century by the order of Sultan Abdulmecid, it served as the residence of the royal family after Topkapi Palace. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, used it as a presidential palace and passed away here in 1938. Today, Dolmabahce Palace functions as a museum. Next on the tour is Ciragan Palace. The name “Ciragan” means light, and this secondary palace of the 19th century underwent extensive renovations after a major fire in 1910. Now, it operates as a hotel, leased from the government for 49 years. Join us for a memorable Bosphorus boat cruise in Istanbul, Turkey, and experience these historic sites from a unique perspective on the water. Bosphorus Boat Cruise Istanbul at Istanbul, Turkey attractions10 Top-Rated Attractions Istanbul, Turkey