See the illuminated Maiden’s Tower from the water as the boat cruises between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. This legendary Bosphorus landmark creates one of the most memorable nighttime views of the cruise. Pass by without stopping; admission is not included.

Cruise past the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, the final administrative residence of the Ottoman sultans. Admire its grand waterfront façade and illuminated architecture from the Bosphorus. Pass by without stopping; admission is not included.

View the elegant Dolmabahçe Mosque beside the Bosphorus. Its waterfront location, domes, and illuminated minarets make it one of the first historic landmarks visible after departing from Kabataş.

Pass the spectacular Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman imperial palace now serving as a luxury hotel. Enjoy views of its illuminated waterfront façade while cruising along the European shore.

See Ortaköy Mosque illuminated beneath the Bosphorus Bridge. Its beautiful waterfront setting and Ottoman Baroque architecture make it one of Istanbul’s most photographed nighttime landmarks.

Cruise beneath the illuminated 15 July Martyrs Bridge, commonly known as the Bosphorus Bridge. The bridge connects Europe and Asia and creates one of the most impressive views of Istanbul at night.

Admire Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Built as a summer residence for Ottoman sultans, the palace is especially striking when viewed from the water at night.

Pass the historic waterfront neighborhood of Kuzguncuk on Istanbul’s Asian side. See its colorful houses, traditional waterfront mansions, and charming shoreline from the boat.

Enjoy panoramic nighttime views of Üsküdar, one of Istanbul’s oldest districts on the Asian side. See its illuminated mosques, waterfront promenade, and historic skyline from the Bosphorus.

See the impressive waterfront building of the historic Kuleli Military High School. Its distinctive twin towers and illuminated façade form one of the Asian shore’s most recognizable landmarks.

Cruise past Çengelköy, a traditional Bosphorus neighborhood known for its wooden waterfront mansions, historic houses, and peaceful Asian-side shoreline.

Pass Arnavutköy on the European side and admire its elegant Ottoman-era wooden waterfront mansions. The neighborhood is particularly beautiful when its lights reflect across the Bosphorus.

Admire the illuminated Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, the second bridge connecting Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Its lights create a dramatic nighttime view above the historic fortresses.

See Galataport and the illuminated Karaköy waterfront near the beginning or end of the cruise. This modern cruise-port district combines contemporary architecture with Istanbul’s historic shoreline.

Look toward Istanbul’s historic skyline for views of the illuminated Galata Tower rising above Karaköy and Galata. The medieval stone tower is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.