Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
Description
Experience Turkish culture and see the city from the water on this dinner cruise. Marvel at views of Ottoman palaces and intercontinental bridges. Enjoy dinner and watch a Turkish night show featuring belly dancing, folk dancing and more.
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Itinerary
The Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü) is a 490 metre long drawbridge found in the Golden Horn estuary, which unites the old Istanbul with its more modern area.
Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there. After the foundation of the Turkish Republic in Ankara, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk transferred all government functions to the youthful capital but on his visits to Istanbul Ataturk occupied only a small room at Dolmabahce Palace as his own. He stayed, welcomed his foreign guests and made a practical center for national, historical and language congress and for international conferences.
Seen from the Bosphorus cruise, the Bosphorus coastline on the European side resembles a string of villages, each with their own individual character and attractions, and indeed that’s just what it was. Located between down-to-earth Beşiktaş and chichi Kuruçeşme, Ortakoy does what its name suggests and positions itself somewhere in the middle (orta köy means ‘middle village’ in Turkish).
Bosphorus Bridge, or as it is known in recent years, the 15 july martyrs bridge, along with the Sultan Mehmed Bridge, the Sultan Selim Bridge is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, and it is one of the three suspension bridges in the Bosphorus. It extends a length of 1,560 meters to connect between The European and Asian continents.
Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point with approximately 660 meters.
This neo-Baroque style palace that holds 24 rooms, 6 halls, and one Turkish bath was built as a summer residence, a palace for the Ottoman Sultans.
The Maiden’s Tower ( Turkish: Kız Kulesi ), also known as Leander’s Tower ( Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar neighborhood in İstanbul. It is one of the most popular landmarks and monuments of the city, with a history that spans over two millennia.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guests can come to our office, be greeted by our team members and get into the vehicle.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Viator and Nova Travel did an excellent job. The cruise was super and a lot of fun. The staff were very nice and cooperative.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and had a fun experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Nova Travel
Chaotic. I never trust Viator again. Little and bad information. They have a chat at They don't answer and phones they don't answer. They changed our meeting point twice. Chaotic traffic and we arrived very fair, so we tried to talk to them directly. They wouldn't answer the phone. We went straight to the jetty and there was no boat there. We managed to figure out on our own that that ship wasn't sailing off that pier. We missed the boat, dinner and patience. The Turkish operator does not want to be responsible for the money. A disgrace
Estimado cliente, El punto de encuentro y los horarios se han comunicado y confirmado con antelación. Se han producido cambios debido a motivos operativos y de tráfico ajenos a nuestra voluntad. El barco partió del muelle indicado según lo previsto. Llegar a un muelle diferente y perder la salida no es responsabilidad del operador. Atentamente, Nova Travel
It’s just as advertised. No bad surprises. Price was right compared to others. The people on the boat worked hard to make sure you have a good time. Food was pretty good too! Great value for the price. Also, I was having a problem with the transportation and the woman from Nova was very kind and worked things out perfectly. I wish I had her name. She man’s the WhatsApp account.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise experience and found it to be a great value. It’s also great to know that our team on the boat helped make your time enjoyable. We’re especially happy that our colleague on WhatsApp was able to assist you smoothly with your transportation issue. We will make sure your kind words reach her. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Istanbul. Sincerely, Nova Travel
Everythig was good. We bought the experience including the transfer and thay was the best decision we could make
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that choosing the experience with transfer made your day even better. Providing a comfortable and seamless service is always our priority, and it’s wonderful to know we met your expectations. Sincerely, Nova Travel
A worthwhile cruise when you are in Istanbul. Food was so-so. What was entertaining was the turkish show and dance party. Overall, it was a good experience. Beware of pickpockets when you end your Bhosporus Dinner cruise. As you aligr from the ship and walk out to the pathway, avoid walking among the crowds. You will be slowed down and ppl will come very very close to u and you wont know when you get picked as you will dazzle and focus on getting to your hotel.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the cruise, the Turkish show, and the overall atmosphere. We are sorry to learn that you encountered an unpleasant situation after leaving the ship. Unfortunately, crowded public areas in major cities can sometimes present such risks, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback will help other travelers remain cautious as well. Please know that the safety and comfort of our guests are very important to us, and we will continue working to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on one of our tours. Sincerely, Nova Travel
Very well organised cruise , nicely set table with three course dinner . Had a choice of main meal 🤙great. Could buy alcoholic drinks to make it more enjoyable.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the dinner and the overall organization of the cruise. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again on another wonderful experience soon! 🌟 Sincerely, Nova Travel
The food was nice. The performers of the show are all talented. The staff and waiters are very accommodating and friendly.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, the talented performers, and our friendly team. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus! Sincerely, Nova Travel
Good show, but it didn't look good and if you got up to watch or record you were caught (the waiters all in front) , hot beer and very expensive as wine..
Querido invitado, Muchas gracias por compartir su opinión con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que le gustó el espectáculo. Lamentamos que no haya podido ver bien en algunos momentos. Para que todos los invitados puedan disfrutar cómodamente del show, es importante permanecer sentados durante la actuación, ya que al levantarse se bloquea la vista de otras personas. Agradecemos mucho sus comentarios sobre el servicio y las bebidas, los tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando. Esperamos volver a recibirle pronto y ofrecerle una experiencia aún más agradable. Atentamente, Nova Travel
We didn’t see on the Viator site where we would be picked up at a pick up point. We thought they would come to our hotel. At any rate, we ubered to Taksim Square and a driver picked us up to go to the pier. The boat was newer, the food was 7 out of 10. We loved the appetizer which was an eclectic mix of Turkish bites, the fish had a lot of bones and not much flavor and the fruit was sweet and fresh. We chose the package with 2 glasses of wine each. We told Nova it was our anniversary and they gave us a great table. The entertainment was 10 out of 10. We elected to uber back to our hotel as the bus was older and filled to capacity on the way over. We preferred to go back in private transportation. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and would use Nova Travel again.
Dear Guest, First of all, thank you so much for choosing us for your special day. Your comments are very valuable to us, and we are delighted by your satisfaction. Your feedback about the food you provided in your comments is also important to us. We take our guests' opinions into consideration to continuously improve our menu. Thank you so much for the 10/10 rating on the entertainment section! Our team always strives to provide the best experience for our guests. We are delighted to serve valued guests like you and look forward to seeing you again. As Nova Travel, we are always here for you. Sincerely, Nova Travel
Above my expectations, service was great, multiple entertainment acts, engaging dancing at the end, food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! The satisfaction of valued guests like you is our greatest reward. We're delighted that the entertaining shows and delicious food on our tour met your expectations. Receiving positive feedback like yours helps us continually improve our service quality. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. We hope to see you again soon!
