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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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(108)
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 .
Breaking the routine and excellent meals repaired everyone with this excellent experience more than once and rejuvenating services of excellent class
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A wonderful evening on the Dinner Cruise! Delicious food, stunning Bosphorus views, and an amazing Turkish show that made the night unforgettable. Truly a perfect Istanbul experience
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A beautiful night that captured the soul of the city. Sailing under the illuminated bridges while enjoying authentic Turkish cuisine made this cruise truly special. A serene and captivating experience.
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Over all We enjoyed the evening . The appetiser starters were already laid out at each seat . However the main food was plain basic choices of either fish chicken or meatballs. Not particularly warm and presented. But considering the amount of guests and facilities available understandable. People arrived from as early as 7:30 until 9:00pm and it was confusing as to whether you should eat immediately or wait . ( it became apparent you started as and when you liked) . Between 1st and 2nd course we were served with 2 potato croquettes, and dessert a turkish cake The entertainment was good - 4 traditional dancers, 1 belly dancer and a very enthusiastic guy who sang along with music. You could go outside to take photos but it was difficult to do so through glass as there were many christmas lights on windows. The evening ended with dancing . In hindsight it was probably the wrong choice by us to see the sights of Istanbul ( no commentary either on major sights ) but a very pleasant evening . A day cruise would have been more appropriate.
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I made a reservation for 5 people, but no answer at all, no phone connection, no matter how many times I inquired about pickup time on the day from this app. It sucks.
Sorry to hear that we will do our best to get batter
The food was rich with Turkish flavors, and the performers made the evening lively. We saw Istanbul from the water, and the view was just breathtaking, especially with the city lights at night.
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We enjoyed a traditional Turkish meal while being entertained by lively music and dances. The boat passed famous landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Bridge, making the evening truly special.
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