Limited to Just 35 Guests Per Day– Reserve Now! Step aboard our elegant 68-foot yacht and sail into the golden hour with a sunset cruise like no other. Uncover the hidden stories behind Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront landmarks— tales that most tours never tell: * The $100 million mansion nestled on the shoreline * The bridge first sketched by Leonardo da Vinci * A palace featuring a 4.5-ton chandelier * The James Bond filming location from The World Is Not Enough * A Muslim mosque designed by an Armenian Christian architect * A Tower of Prophecy—built to shield a princess With our onboard audio guide played through the yacht’s speakers, every wave comes with a story—and every sight reveals a secret. Enjoy Turkish baklava, chocolate muffins, and nuts with wine, beer, lemonade or iced tea. Seats are extremely limited—35 guests per day, this is your exclusive chance to experience Istanbul from the water. Important: Alcoholic drinks are served to travelers 18 years old and above.

Itinerary

Start Point

We will meet in front of Kabataş Tram Station. We will hold LOTUS YAT sign.

Stop 1

Kabataş Pier: where the journey starts

Stop 2

Ottoman royal residence

Stop 3

Ortaköy Mosque—a jewel of Neo-Baroque architecture

Stop 4

First Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)

Stop 5

Bosphorus’s most charming and colorful neighborhood

Stop 6

Most upscale area along the Bosphorus

Stop 7

Built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and played a key role in the conquest of…

Stop 8

Second Bosphorus Bridge, also called the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, named after the sultan who…

Stop 9

A riverside hunting lodge built in the 1850s.

Stop 10

The historic Kuleli Military High School with twin towers.

Stop 11

A waterfront summet palace on the Asian side of the Bosphorus

Stop 12

The iconic Maiden’s Tower, or Kız Kulesi; rising from a tiny islet near the entrance…

Stop 13

European-style palace of the Ottoman Empire.

Stop 14

End of the journey. Please allow 15 minutes of docking time.

End Point

We will meet in front of Kabataş Tram Station. We will hold LOTUS YAT sign.

What’s included

Bottled water
Delicious snacks (baklava, chocolate muffin, and nuts)
Landing and facility fees
Wine, Beer, Lemonade or Iced Tea / 1 glass per person
Restroom on board
Secrets of the Bosphorus: an engaging audio guide sharing unique facts about the landmarks

Not Included

Private transportation
Extra alcoholic beverages from the bar
Private yacht
Gratuities

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–5 years · Adult: 6–99 years

Specification: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Secrets and Untold Stories of Istanbul

Duration	2.5 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 35 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Features	Audio Guide
Good For	Cruise Passengers
Language	English
Time of Day	Daytime, Sunset
Tour Type	Shared