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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Meze and Entertainment
4.2
151 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on a captivating Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and indulge in a delightful evening experience amidst the enchanting blend of Europe and Asia. Enjoy Turkish meze, admire historical landmarks, and be entertained by traditional performances.
Embark on a captivating Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and indulge in a delightful evening experience amidst the enchanting blend of Europe and Asia. Enjoy Turkish meze, admire historical landmarks, and be entertained by traditional performances.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus Strait links the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. It stretches 30 km in length and ranges from 550 to 3000 meters in width. The depth in the middle of the Strait varies between 36 and 124 meters. Istanbul is uniquely positioned as the only city in the world that spans two continents, with one half in Europe and the…
- Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus Strait links the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. It stretches 30 km in length and ranges from 550 to 3000 meters in width. The depth in the middle of the Strait varies between 36 and 124 meters. Istanbul is uniquely positioned as the only city in the world that spans two continents, with one half in Europe and the other in Asia.
- Bosphorus Bridge - The Boğaziçi Köprüsü is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey, that crosses the Bosphorus Strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi). It connects Ortaköy on the European side with Beylerbeyi on the Asian side. This bridge is a gravity-anchored suspension bridge featuring steel pylons and inclined hangers.
- Ortakoy - Once a quaint fishing village, Ortakoy has transformed into a vibrant hub for Istanbul’s residents, boasting lively streets filled with cafés, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
- Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace (Turkish: Dolmabahçe Sarayı [doɫmabahˈtʃe saɾaˈjɯ]) is a 19th-century imperial palace situated in Istanbul, Turkey, along the European shore of the Bosphorus. It served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and again from 1909 to 1922.
- Uskudar - Üsküdar (Turkish pronunciation: [ysˈcydaɾ]) is a municipality and district in Istanbul Province, Turkey. Covering an area of 35 km², it has a population of 524,452 as of 2022. Üsküdar is a large, densely populated district on the Anatolian (Asian) side of the Bosphorus.
- Blue Mosque - Constructed between 1609 and 1616, the Blue Mosque was built in what was then the heart of Istanbul. Its location opposite Hagia Sophia indicates that Ahmed I aimed for the mosque to match the grandeur of the former cathedral. The mosque’s architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, achieved perfect proportions in its design.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally a church (360–1453) and later a museum (1935–2020), the Hagia Sophia Mosque was the last of three church buildings successively built on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire. Completed in AD 537, it became the world’s largest interior space and was among the first to feature a fully pendentive dome.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Imported drinks
- more than two glass alcohol
- Imported drinks
- more than two glass alcohol
Additional Information
Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing. Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric
Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing. Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric
Location
İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
İskele Yolu
Please be at Kabataş port from 20:00 till 20:30 and we send some to pick you up and please provide us with a Turkish phone no or WhatsApp. to contact you for pickup. If you have any question about pickup please contact us first.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(151 Ratings)
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Baileyt4989
Oct 9, 2024
A delightful Turkish night cruise - We sailed along the Bosphorus, enjoying both a delicious dinner and a vibrant cultural show. Seeing Istanbul’s skyline lit up was a perfect way to spend the evening. The belly dancing was a highlight!
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Aidanh645
Oct 9, 2024
Highly recommended - The dinner was delicious, and the Turkish show added so much to the experience. Watching the city lights while sailing between Europe and Asia was unforgettable! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.
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Isabellab4565
Oct 7, 2024
A brilliant night - I absolutely loved this cruise! The Bosphorus looked brilliant at night, and the dinner was full of Turkish specialties. The live performances, with belly dancing and folk music, brought a festive vibe to the whole evening. It’s the best way to enjoy Istanbul’s culture while relaxing on the water.
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Christianb16657
Oct 7, 2024
An amazing evening - This dinner cruise wasn’t just about the food; it was a whole cultural experience! From the tasty Turkish dishes to the vibrant live performances, everything was top-notch. We sailed under bridges and past mosques, with the city’s history glowing all around us. An amazing evening!
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Goergem159
Oct 4, 2024
Enjoyable evening - The dinner cruise was a great combination of good food and fun performances. The Turkish music made the night even more special. We also saw beautiful views of the city from the boat. It was a relaxing and enjoyable evening.
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Arturs764
Jul 25, 2024
Beware of the tourist trap - We have booked this boat trip via Headout and I think it was slightly more expensive if we would've bookoed it through local channels in Istanbul. The advertisement for this trip was a 4 meal course and in fact there were only 3 and the food was nothing out of the ordinary. We also paid for unlimited alcoholic drinks, hoping that we will be able to drink at least a beer and a couple of wine glasses. If you show up early, they will not open the bar until the boat leaves and, although a waiter is telling you that he is your personal waiter, he will also be the peronal waiter for other 50 people. So by the time you finish your beer, he will be nowhere in sight to bring you a refill or other drink. There is a dance show which is quite ok and the I cannot refrain from saying that the belly dancer is not roaming the entire restaurant on an artistic impulse, but rather on a tip collecting campaign. Immediately after you finish eating I strongly recommend that you go on the top roof and enjoy the night views of the city in open air. As soon as you take your sit at the table, a team of 1-2 phographs will start taking your photos and some 30 minutes after, they will bring to your table a very nicely binded and printed photo album with your recently taken photos. This will cost you at least 60-70 euros/album. If you are a famiy of 3 (2 parents and child) they will make one album of the parents and one of the child and in the end if you want them both, then you will have to pay something like 120 euros. Of course you can refuse to purchase it. We purchased both and we also kindly asked for the digital photos to be sent to a certain email address. They never came. Enjoy the trip!
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Don_r
May 22, 2024
Not worh it - Couldn't see anything out the windows. Food was mediocre and we think my wife got food poisoning from the fish.
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Colin_f
Mar 24, 2024
Poor value for money - Terrible food; chaotically organised; homophobic staff; started half an hour late. But the views of the city were great.
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Dietmar_v
May 14, 2024
A major disappointment - There was nothing but disappointment. There were too many people and we couldn’t see the show. The service was flung at you. Waited nearly an hour to be seated.
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301naza
May 6, 2024
V poor Bosphorous dinner cruise - Dreadful. Long waits to get to Pier. Very long wait to get on the boat.Luckily dry weather as no shelter. Dinner was atrocious..tasteless. Loud DJ so could not hear yourself talk. Crammed in like sardines. Sweets...10 euros...rip off for what it was. Fresh fruit..2 skinny pieces of green apples and oranges and a turkish sweet. Live entertainment the only highlight...but if seen once, seen it all. Our booking was via Goldenhorn tours, but lots of different operators used the same boat.
PS dont expect to see any night sights..not announced at all so no clue. Waste of time and money
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