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Istanbul: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

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Sail on the Bosphorus for unique views of Istanbul on a city cruise. Marvel at the city’s traditional architecture and iconic monuments. Dance to DJ music and feast on a menu of hot and cold food.

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Duration 3.0 hour

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Itinerary

Enjoy the fantastic views of Istanbul with a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy music and traditional live entertainment as you enjoy a 3-course dinner onboard. After pickup from your hotel, hop onboard the cruise that sails through the strait of water that separates Europe and Asia. Admire the views along the shore which are a mix of historic and modern architecture. During the journey, you'll pass magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace as well as Çırağan Palace, refurbished in 1874 by Sultan Abdulaziz and now restored as a grand hotel. Sail underneath the imposing Boğaziçi Bridge, linking Europe and Asia. Take your seat for your 3-course meal. During the evening, enjoy Katibim (traditional Turkish melody musical performance), Asuk Masuk (imitation play of little people from the Taseli district of Silifke, performed by 2 male dancers), belly dancers, a Henna ceremony, and Turkish Romany dancing. After the cruise, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Cold Starters: Cold and smoked meat plates Selection of fine cheeses Ottoman-style appetizer plate Special sultan spring rolls Exotic medallions Main Dishes: Grilled filled steak or Meatball with rice and garlic or Tornado chateau with mushroom sauce or Grilled spring chicken breast or Filled sea bass pane or Chef's recommendation From the Garden: Seasonal salad Orient house salad Dessert and fruit: Selected Turkish dessert or Seasonal fresh fruits or Fresh fruit salad Drinks Soft drinksAlcoholic beverages are included if you choose the corresponding option.

Highlights

Cruise the Bosphorus Straits between Asia and Europe
Feast on a menu of hot and cold treats
Watch a performance of Romany and Anatolian folk dance and music
See a henna demonstration
Get privileged views of the Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Bogazici Bridge

Know before you go

The dinner menu is subject to change Pickup and drop-off are only available for hotels on the European side of the city center (Sultanahmet, Taksim, laleli, Sirkeci, and Karakoy) Please note that pickup time is approximate and depends on your hotel's location. It may be half an hour later than the stated starting time Duration: 3 or 4 hours, depending on weather conditions

Includes


Pickup and drop-off from hotels on the center of the European side of the city Transportation in an air-conditioned bus Boat cruise Dinner Unlimited soft drinks Half a bottle of wine or of gin, raki or vodka (35cl), or 2 bottles of beer or soft drinks (if alcoholic drinks option is selected)

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2022-03-01)

Wonderful tour, I highly recommend!

GetYourGuide traveler - Chile

4 /5

(Written on 2022-02-21)

Well... just a very long part where a woman dances to men for money.

Asmir - Switzerland

3 /5

(Written on 2023-11-13)

Unfortunately too expensive. There are much cheaper offers with a better show and service. We could see practically nothing from our table. The food was just about OK and the white wine was bad. Would (Read More)n't recommend this tour anymore.

GetYourGuide traveler

4 /5

(Written on 2022-04-18)

Unfortunately it wasn't 3 hours and 30 minutes, but only 2 hours and 45 minutes. The food was good.

SUE - South Africa

1 /5

(Written on 2023-04-10)

This was the worst experience of my life on a tour. I would rate it 0. It feels like you sitting in a packed fish market. There are other people sitting right next to you talking over you literally a (Read More)few centimeters away from them. It is so cramped that you can actually smell the other persons breath. The food was disgusting , the alcohol feels like it was diluted. If you are used to 1 star then please try this out. Absolutely misleading on the advert. I actually felt like an animal in a filthy zoo. Some of the staff stunk so badly you feel like puking constantly. It was disgusting in ending. A complete waste of my money.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

2 /5

(Written on 2023-12-05)

The picture is totally different from the actual one.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2022-04-22)

The food was okay, but the service was great. The picture that presents itself as well, and the show presented was very entertaining.

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