Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show and Hotel Transfers
by Daily Turkey Tours
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Passengers board a boat in Istanbul for a dinner cruise lasting about 7 to 8 hours along the Bosphorus Strait. The cruise passes several landmarks, including the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the European and Asian sides, the Maiden's Tower (KIz Kulesi) built on a rock with a historic legend, and the Romanesque Galata Tower, once Istanbul's tallest building. Along the way, travelers see Dolmabahce Palace, which served as a presidential residence and is now a museum, as well as Rumeli Fortress, an Ottoman castle built in 1452 at the narrowest part of the strait. The boat also passes Beylerbeyi Palace, a summer residence with 24 rooms and several halls, and Ortakoy, a neighborhood on the European shore known as the 'middle village.' Other sights include Anadolu Hisari Fort and the neo-baroque Kucuksu Pavilion, constructed in the mid-19th century. Dinner is served on board and includes Turkish cuisine accompanied by alcoholic beverages. During the cruise, guests watch traditional Turkish entertainment featuring belly dancing, folk music, and an Anatolian folklore show. Coffee or tea is served following the entertainment. The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Air conditioning is available on the vehicle used for transfers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge spans the Bosphorus Strait, linking the European side at Ortakoy with the Asian side at Beylerbeyi. It is one of two bridges crossing the strait and is also called the First Bosphorus Bridge.
KIz Kulesi
Also known as Maiden's Tower, this tower on a rock in the Bosphorus was built to protect the emperor's daughter from a prophecy foretelling her death by snakebite at age 18.
Galata Tower
Built in 1348 during the Genoese expansion, this Romanesque tower was originally called Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) and was Istanbul's tallest building at 219.5 feet (66.9 meters).
Dolmabahce Palace
Constructed in the 19th century under Sultan Abdulmecid, this palace served as a presidential residence until 1949 and later as a diplomatic venue before becoming a museum in 1984.
Rumeli Fortress
An Ottoman fortress built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmed II, located at the Bosphorus Strait's narrowest point, approximately 660 meters wide, as preparation for conquering Constantinople.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz as a summer residence, this palace has 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, and was used to host visiting dignitaries.
Ortakoy
A neighborhood on the European Bosphorus coast positioned between Beşiktaş and Kuruçeşme, known as the 'middle village' due to its name meaning orta köy in Turkish.
Anadolu Hisari Fort
A fortress located on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul's northernmost district, recognized as a notable historical monument.
Kucuksu Pavilion
Built in 1857 in neo-baroque style by architects Garabet Amira Balyan and Nigoğayos Balyan, replacing an earlier timber palace used by Ottoman sultans Selim III and Mahmud II.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show and Hotel Transfers
by Daily Turkey Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$152Overview
Passengers board a boat in Istanbul for a dinner cruise lasting about 7 to 8 hours along the Bosphorus Strait. The cruise passes several landmarks, including the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the European and Asian sides, the Maiden's Tower (KIz Kulesi) built on a rock with a historic legend, and the Romanesque Galata Tower, once Istanbul's tallest building. Along the way, travelers see Dolmabahce Palace, which served as a presidential residence and is now a museum, as well as Rumeli Fortress, an Ottoman castle built in 1452 at the narrowest part of the strait. The boat also passes Beylerbeyi Palace, a summer residence with 24 rooms and several halls, and Ortakoy, a neighborhood on the European shore known as the 'middle village.' Other sights include Anadolu Hisari Fort and the neo-baroque Kucuksu Pavilion, constructed in the mid-19th century. Dinner is served on board and includes Turkish cuisine accompanied by alcoholic beverages. During the cruise, guests watch traditional Turkish entertainment featuring belly dancing, folk music, and an Anatolian folklore show. Coffee or tea is served following the entertainment. The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Air conditioning is available on the vehicle used for transfers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge spans the Bosphorus Strait, linking the European side at Ortakoy with the Asian side at Beylerbeyi. It is one of two bridges crossing the strait and is also called the First Bosphorus Bridge.
KIz Kulesi
Also known as Maiden's Tower, this tower on a rock in the Bosphorus was built to protect the emperor's daughter from a prophecy foretelling her death by snakebite at age 18.
Galata Tower
Built in 1348 during the Genoese expansion, this Romanesque tower was originally called Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) and was Istanbul's tallest building at 219.5 feet (66.9 meters).
Dolmabahce Palace
Constructed in the 19th century under Sultan Abdulmecid, this palace served as a presidential residence until 1949 and later as a diplomatic venue before becoming a museum in 1984.
Rumeli Fortress
An Ottoman fortress built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmed II, located at the Bosphorus Strait's narrowest point, approximately 660 meters wide, as preparation for conquering Constantinople.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz as a summer residence, this palace has 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, and was used to host visiting dignitaries.
Ortakoy
A neighborhood on the European Bosphorus coast positioned between Beşiktaş and Kuruçeşme, known as the 'middle village' due to its name meaning orta köy in Turkish.
Anadolu Hisari Fort
A fortress located on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul's northernmost district, recognized as a notable historical monument.
Kucuksu Pavilion
Built in 1857 in neo-baroque style by architects Garabet Amira Balyan and Nigoğayos Balyan, replacing an earlier timber palace used by Ottoman sultans Selim III and Mahmud II.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Istanbul
- Istanbul Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer to Taksim, Fatih, Besiktas, and Sisli Hotels
- Istanbul Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide
- Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: 2.5-Hour Small Group Tour with Asian Side Visit in Istanbul
- Istanbul Full-Day Private Guided City Tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances in Istanbul
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks, Live Show and Pickup