Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show in Istanbul
Description
The dinner cruise is one of the most amazing tours in all of Turkey, enjoy the glittering spires and minarets of Istanbul glide by as you feast on Turkish cuisine on this classic Bosphorus dinner cruise. As the sun sets, enjoy traditional entertainment, including belly dancing, folk music, and an Anatolian folklore show, washed down with coffee or tea. There’s no need to navigate Istanbul independently: your package includes 2-way transfers from centrally located hotels.
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Itinerary
The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.
literally means "Maiden's Tower" in Turkish. The name comes from a legend: the Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy telling him that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 by a snake. So he decided to put her in this tower built on a rock on the Bosphorus isolated from the land thus no snake could kill her.
The Romanesque style tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul at 219.5 ft (66.9 m) when it was built in 1348.
Dolmabahçe Palace is a palace-museum located in İstanbul. The palace was built in the 19th century during the period of Sultan Abdulmecid. After the foundation of Republic, it was used as a Presidential Residence until 1949. The palace was open to diplomatic meetings until 1984 when it became a museum.
Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation of the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point with approximately 660 meters.
Described by some as a miniature Dolmabahce Palace but without the crowds, the Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Beylerbeyi Palace) was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to act as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, it would have been quite the summer home, and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries.
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).
The Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.
The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abd-ul-Mejid I (1823–1861), and designed by the architectsGarabet Amira Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan in the neo-baroque style. Completed in 1857, the structure took the place of a two storey timber palace built during the reign of Mahmud I (1696–1754) by his Grand Vizier Divittar Mehmed Pasha, then successively used by Selim III (1761–1808) and Mahmud II (1785–1839).
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Pickup Locations & Times
We provide free pickup from central Istanbul hotels, Please contact us to know the exact pickup time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(115)
We weren’t expecting much when we booked this, but it ended up being one of our favourite evenings in Istanbul. Cruising along the Bosphorus at night was beautiful, the Turkish performances were entertaining, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Everything ran smoothly, and the whole experience was well worth it. We’d happily do it again.
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This cruise was a lot more enjoyable than we expected. The Bosphorus looked beautiful at night, the Turkish performances were full of energy, and the atmosphere on board was really fun. Everything was organised well, and the evening just flew by. It was a great experience and one we’d happily recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.
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We booked this cruise on a whim, and it turned out to be a great choice. The views of the Bosphorus at night were beautiful, the Turkish performances were fun to watch, and the atmosphere on board was really enjoyable. Everything ran smoothly, and we had a lovely evening. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something different to do in Istanbul.
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We had a wonderful evening on the ship. The hotel pickup was on time and everything went smoothly. The dinner was delicious and the various dance and music shows provided excellent entertainment. The view of the illuminated city was simply dreamlike. A must for every Istanbul visitor.
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We had a fantastic evening on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. The views of Istanbul at night were stunning, the dinner was delicious, and the live performances kept everyone entertained throughout the cruise. Everything was well organized, making it a memorable experience. A great way to spend your evening in Istanbul
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We spent an incredible night on the boat. The organization was excellent from beginning to end. The food was very delicious and the traditional Turkish shows were very fun. Seeing the Bosphorus illuminated while we listened to music was something special. I recommend it without a doubt.
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It was an incredible experience! Everything was very well organized from the pickup at the hotel to the transfer to the boat. The food was delicious and the Turkish night shows with belly dancing were very fun. The music, the atmosphere, and the view of the Bosphorus made the night unforgettable. It was also very convenient that they took us back to the hotel at the end. I totally recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul.
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We had a wonderful time on this dinner cruise in Istanbul. The hotel pick-up was on time and very convenient. The views at night were beautiful, and the atmosphere on the boat was lively.Dinner was tasty, and the live music plus Turkish dance shows made the evening really enjoyable. The belly dance performance was fun.Definitely worth trying
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If you are visiting Istanbul, don’t miss this Bosphorus dinner cruise. The hotel transfer was easy, especially after a long day of sightseeing. The views during the cruise were great,Dinner was enjoyable, and the entertainment kept getting better throughout the evening. We loved the folk dances, but the belly dance performance was definitely the highlight. The energy on the boat was amazing, and everyone was clapping and dancing by the end.Excellent service and very good value for money.
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No communication from the provider throughout. Found out cruise was cancelled 10 mins before it was meant to start. Only because we contacted Viator customer care when our hotel pick up hadn’t happened. Told it was due to bad weather which was untrue. Probably undersold as it was out of season in January, understandable. However some notice of the cancellation would have meant that my Husband’s 60th birthday night celebration could have been rearranged to something else rather than ruined. Buyer beware!!!!
Hello, we are not happy too for the cancellation but it was canceled from government not from us because of bad weather .
