Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Turkish Night Shows and Boat Tour with Drink Options

Discover the Bosphorus under the night lights aboard a luxury entertainment boat departing from Kabataş at 20:45. On this approx. 3-hour dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, Turkish cuisine mezes, live folk dances, belly dancing and a DJ performance come together; moreover, you sail between Europe and Asia, along the shores of two continents. A welcome cocktail awaits you on deck as you board. The boat then heads toward the Black Sea and the approx. 2.5-hour Bosphorus cruise begins. As you pass beneath the 15 July Martyrs (Bosphorus) Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, you see the Ottoman sultans' summer palaces—Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace—from the sea. Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower and the historic waterfront mansions, pavilions and villas on both shores are the highlights of the route. As you pass by famous venues such as Reina and Sortie, you also get a close feel for Istanbul's nightlife. DINNER MENU Meze platter: cheese haydari, bulgur salad with walnut and pomegranate molasses, broad bean fava, olive oil green bean salad, carrot tarator with dill, green beans on an artichoke bed, Ezine white cheese, tomato salad, cucumber salad, mustard potato salad and seafood salad. Hot starters: three-cheese vegetable sigara böreği and calamari, served with sauce. Main course (choose one): a mixed grill platter of 180 g chicken steak and 120 g butcher's meatballs; with mashed potatoes, grilled tomato, pepper and tavern-style vegetable rice. Or grilled fish (sea bass, salmon or sea bream) served with arugula, lemon and onion rings. Dessert and 3 kinds of seasonal fruit. SHOW PROGRAM Welcome with the Sultans Show, Shaman Dance, Turkish, Caucasian and Romani dances, saxophone show, belly dance, henna ceremony, whirling dervish show and DJ performance. DRINK AND TRANSPORT OPTIONS All options include dinner, the show program and unlimited soft drinks in the price. You can choose the alcoholic option with unlimited local wine, beer, raki, gin and vodka; or the option with round-trip transfers from your hotel in central Istanbul. For options without transfer, the meeting point is Kabataş (Ömer Avni Neighborhood, Beyoğlu). FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long does the tour last? Approximately 3 hours in total, of which about 2.5 hours is the Bosphorus cruise. What time does the tour start? The boat departs from Kabataş at 20:45. What languages does the guide speak? The live guide serves in English and Russian on the same tour. What is included in the price? Dinner, show programs, unlimited soft drinks, service charge and local taxes. Unlimited alcoholic drinks and hotel transfer are included depending on the option you choose. Can I cancel? You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour time. If you are looking for a romantic evening in Istanbul, a special occasion celebration or a fun night out with friends, book your place now for this tour that combines dinner on the Bosphorus and a Turkish night.