Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
An evening on the Bosphorus with dinner and a Turkish show while the palaces and bridges are illuminated.
Itinerary
- 01
Hotel pick-up in the evening.
- 02
Board the dinner boat.
- 03
Dinner while cruising past Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy and the illuminated bridges.
- 04
Turkish folk dance and show programme.
- 05
Return to the pier and drop-off at the hotel.
Stops
- Dolmabahçe Palace1
The nineteenth-century waterfront palace of the late Ottoman sultans, with a 4.5-tonne crystal chandelier.
- Ortaköy Mosque & Square2
The baroque Ortaköy Mosque at the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge — Istanbul’s most photographed waterfront.
- Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi)3
The tower on a small islet off Üsküdar — a symbol of the Bosphorus, reopened in 2023 as a museum.
Map
Includes
- ✓Return transfers
- ✓Set dinner menu
- ✓Show programme
- ✓Soft drinks (alcohol-free options available)
Good to know
- !Alcohol-free boats and family-friendly shows can be requested.
- !Smart-casual dress recommended.
Hotels nearby
A former Ottoman imperial palace on the Bosphorus, now one of the most prestigious hotels in the city.
A nineteenth-century Ottoman mansion on the water, restored as a luxury resort hotel with an outdoor pool.
A luxury waterfront hotel near Dolmabahçe Palace, with elegant Asian-influenced service and dining.
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
An evening on the Bosphorus with dinner and a Turkish show while the palaces and bridges are illuminated.