Experience a fabulous night of Turkish entertainment on a 3.5-hour night cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. See the palaces of the Ottoman sultans after dark and soak up the views of the European and Asian coastlines. Dine on delicious Turkish cuisine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Turkish, English, Arabic
- Pickup included
- Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Experience
Highlights
- Cruise between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait
- Watch traditional folk dance and music performances
- Sail under the Bosphorus Bridge
- See the summer palaces of the Ottoman sultans
- Marvel at minarets illuminated at night
Full description
Climb aboard a pleasure boat for a luxury cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Get a welcome cocktail on arrival and then set sail for the Black Sea passing some of Istanbul's most famous monuments along the way.
Cruise between Europe and Asia and pass under the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmed Bridge. See the summer palaces of the Ottoman sultans, including Dolmabahçe Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace. Admire the fortifications of Rumeli Castle and Anatolian Castle, and marvel at the mansions that line both coastlines.
Watch live folk dances from the regions of Turkey, be seduced by a belly dancer and relax to international music played by the on-board DJ.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off by air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Unlimited local soft drinks
- Service charge and local taxes
- Dinner
- Unlimited Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- At the time of booking let us know your hotel name and location. Pickup is done only from main areas on the European side of Istanbul.
- Hotel pickup might begin up to 90 minutes before boat departure. Hotel dropoff is done at approximately midnight.
- The on-board entertainment program consists of a "Katibim" show (a traditional Turkish melody musical performance), an "Asuk Masuk" (an imitation play of dwarfs from the Taseli district of Silifke performed by 2 male dancers), traditional mixed folk dance, belly dancers, Caucasian folk dance and a professional DJ
