Luxurious Bosphorus Small Group Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Dolmabahce Mosque

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Located in Beşiktaş, right next to the Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Mosque was completed in 1853 by architect Garabet Balyan for Sultan Abdülmecid’s mother, Bezmialem Valide Sultan. Blending Baroque and Empire styles with Ottoman elegance, the mosque is adorned with tall windows that let in natural light, golden leaf decorations, and refined calligraphy. Once an important stop for imperial ceremonies, it still serves as an active place of worship today. From the sea, its dome and slender minarets reflecting on the Bosphorus create a breathtaking view, especially at sunset.

Dolmabahce Palace

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Stretching along the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş, Dolmabahçe Palace is the last great symbol of Ottoman grandeur. Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1856 and designed by Garabet and Nigoğayos Balyan, it blends Ottoman tradition with Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. The palace boasts 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths, and the world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier weighing 4.5 tons. Its crystal staircase, gilded ceilings, and Hereke carpets dazzle visitors. Once home to the last Ottoman sultans, it hosted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during the Republic era, where he passed away on 10 November 1938. From the sea, its 600-meter marble façade gleams like a pearl. Today, it serves as a museum, offering stunning Bosphorus views and a journey into the final chapter of the empire.

Located on the Bosphorus between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, Çırağan Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz and completed in 1871 by architect Sarkis Balyan. Built entirely of marble and adorned with intricate Ottoman motifs, it was once the residence of sultans and a venue for imperial receptions. The palace’s name, “Çırağan,” meaning “light” or “lantern,” comes from the lavish torchlit festivities once held in its gardens. In 1910, a fire destroyed much of its interior, leaving only the outer walls. Restored in the 1990s, it now serves as a luxury hotel, blending history with modern elegance. From the sea, its grand façade, sweeping marble steps, and waterfront terrace create one of the Bosphorus’s most iconic views, especially enchanting at night when illuminated.