How It Feels To Have Sunset Bosphorus Cruise?
How It Feels To Have Sunset Bosphorus Cruise?
I am coming to Istanbul for the first time and I really don't know how much I will get lost in a city where there are so many historical places and structures. However, I was sure that I would find the best way to explore this enormous city on the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise. This unique journey between the two continents was an excellent way for me not only to see Istanbul, but also to establish a spiritual connection to it.
Beginning of the Tour: The First Steps in the Presence of the Bosphorus
As soon as I got on the boat, the first thing I felt was peace. The calm waters of the Bosphorus, the beautiful sea air and the historical buildings surrounding it instantly impressed me. I had always associated Istanbul with historical buildings in some way, but watching these structures from over the sea here was a completely different experience. Our guide was constantly talking about the history of Istanbul throughout the tour, telling us how deep each structure has a story. While chatting on the boat with other tourists, I started to feel even more deeply about this fascinating city that I was a part of in the middle of the Bosphorus.
Exploring Historic Istanbul: Palaces, Castles and Towers
First of all As I was approaching Dolmabahçe Palace, that magnificent structure that came across me was really impressive. This palace, which is one of the most magnificent structures of the last periods of the Ottoman Empire, was literally like a historical treasure. The statements made by our guide about the history of the palace surprised and touched me both. When I heard that Atatürk spent his last days here, my eyes filled up for a moment. As I approached Çırağan Palace, I felt the elegance of Istanbul even more deeply. This palace, which both carried the splendor of the past and kept pace with today's modernity, was literally an elegant reflection of the Bosphorus. How its lights shone under the sunset, it is really difficult to describe! I took out my mobile phone and recorded the moment many times to photograph those moments, because such a sight would not be seen anywhere else. Then it was the turn to Rumeli Fortress. This castle, which has a deep history dating back to the conquest of Istanbul, reveals the defense history of the Bosphorus. It may not have been a mystical structure like the Maiden's Tower, but every stone of this place witnessed the process of conquering Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. As I slowly passed by the boat, I felt that I was getting closer to the historical fabric of this castle. Of course, seeing the Maiden's Tower was a special memory for me, as was everyone who participated in the tour. Standing right in the middle of the sea, this tower has managed to become one of the icons of Istanbul for centuries. While listening to our guide's mythological stories about the tower, it was an amazing experience to watch the Maiden's Tower under the golden yellow lights of the sunset. I felt as if the entire history of Istanbul had been gathered in this small tower.
As the Sun Sets, Every Moment of Istanbul Is In Front of Your Eyes
One of the most impressive moments of the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise was being right in the middle of the sunset. The perfect harmony between the historical structures of Istanbul, the waters of the Bosphorus and the sky deeply affected people. At that moment, I realized that I felt Istanbul not only visually, but also emotionally. As everything took on golden tones with the setting of the sun, the elegance of the Bosphorus was moved to another dimension. While chatting with other tourists, I saw that everyone was amazed by this view. In the background were the most iconic buildings of Istanbul, and in the foreground was the calm of the Bosphorus. This moment was an unforgettable experience in the truest sense.
Result: An Unforgettable Istanbul Experience
When the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise tour ends, you discover Istanbul in a completely different way. Whether it's the first time you've come or you've visited many times, this experience allows you to discover something new every time. This tour offered me the opportunity to see the historical and modern face of Istanbul at the same time. Watching both the glory of the past and the glory of the present together has given me, as a tourist, not only knowledge, but also the opportunity to form an emotional bond Decently.
If you want to see Istanbul from the sea, I highly recommend that you do not miss the Sunset Bosphorus Cruise. Both your eyes and your soul will explore this city from another angle. A truly unforgettable experience!
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