About Activity
A Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise is not just a meal—it’s a theatrical, cultural immersion set against the breathtaking convergence of East and West. That’s what gives it its one-of-a-kind charm and lasting impact.
Includes
- Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited. Alcoholic drinks are limited to 2 glasses per person.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches from Sultanahmet, Taksim areas
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Whirling Dervish, Belly dancing, folk dancing shows, and more...
Excludes
- Exported drinks
- Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section
- Photo shoots
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait See Istanbul’s ancient streets and palaces all lit up at night, and get as close as you can to the city where the continents meet...
Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge The Bosphorus Bridge is one of 2 suspension bridges connecting Europe to Asia. Let's meet where the continents meet!
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace One of the most fascinating buildings in Istanbul. Dolmabahce Palace was built by famous architect Armenian Garbert Amira Balya, at sultan Abdulmecid's request in between (1848-1856). The world leader ATAATURK died in the palace on 10th of November 1938, later on, it was converted into a museum in 1952.
Stop At: Besiktas Besiktas is one of the oldest districts and neighborhoods of Istanbul, located on the European side of the city. It's also considered as one of the city centers, both residential and commercial especially for small businesses. At the same time, besides having a major public bus and dolmus terminal, Besiktas is also one of the sea hubs on the Bosphorus from which boats depart for various neighborhoods on the shores of the Asian side.
Stop At: Ortakoy Ortakoy is one of the nicest neighborhoods of Besiktas districts in the European side of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait, right under the first Bosphorus bridge. In Turkish, it means "middle village" because it was in the middle of the strait, and during the Ottoman period it was just a small fishing village and a resort for the Ottoman dignitaries because of its attractive location. After many years, the district is still a popular spot for local people and foreign visitors.
Ortakoy has many cafeterias and tea houses around a square near the water or in the alleys, moderate or expensive restaurants, bars, small shops and a market that gets very lively during the weekends. In the summertime, there are even small size concerts or street shows etc. Many world-class night clubs are also in this area, on the Bosphorus.
Stop At: Rumeli Fortress Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation of the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point with approximately 660 meters. It is just opposite of Anadolu Castle (Anadolu Hisarı) that is another Ottoman castle built in 1394 by Bayezid I. Both Anadolu Castle and Rumeli Castle were built by Ottoman sultans in order to prevent military and economic aid to the Byzantine Empire coming from the north, Black Sea. Thus, the Bosphorus strait connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea.
Rumeli Castle consists of three large towers, one small tower, and thirteen smaller towers, which all are in very good condition. The architect of the castle was architect Müslihiddin and by the time it was built, its name was Boğazkesen (Strait Cutter).
Rumeli Castle after the conquest of Constantinople
After the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the castle lost its military importance and served as a customs checkpoint until the seventeenth century and then as a prison until the nineteenth century. In the nineteenth century, a neighborhood was formed inside the castle with its houses, mosques, shops, and so on. However, this neighborhood was destroyed in the 1950s. Since 1960 the Rumeli Castle functions as a museum and this magnificent castle is open to the public as an open-air museum.
Stop At: Beylerbeyi Palace Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. It was ordered by the sultan Abdulaziz and built between 1861-1865 by head architects Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan, imperial architects of Armenian origins, in French neo-baroque style with a traditional Ottoman house plan. Important foreign guests visiting the Ottoman Empire were accommodated in this palace during the summer months; Prince of Serbia, King Nicholas of Montenegro, Emperor Joseph of Austro-Hungary, Shah Nasireddin of Iran, Prince Oscar of Sweden, and Empress Eugenie of France were some of them. Sultan Abdulhamid II spent the last 6 years of his life and died here in 1918, meanwhile, other sultans ruled in the Dolmabahce Palace during winter months and came here only for the summer for a nice climate.
The palace has a rectangular plan with the long side facing the Bosphorus. There are 6 large halls and 24 rooms on two floors raised on a service basement which was originally used as a kitchen and storage. The palace is divided into the men's' section (Selamlik) and the women' section (Harem) having separate entrances for both. The Selamlik was used for State functions, therefore, it was very ornate, meanwhile, the Harem was reserved only to the ladies and with a simple decoration.
Stop At: Kiz Kulesi Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower)
One of the most iconic images of Istanbul surely has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, known in English as Maiden’s Tower, Tower of Leandros, Leander’s Tower or Bosphorus Tower. It is found on a small natural islet in the Bosphorus, just off the shore of Asian Istanbul.
What is the history of Maiden’s Tower Istanbul?
The first tower here was built by an Athenian commander during the 5th century as a way of controlling ships passing the Bosphorus, and collecting taxes, a function that continued into Byzantine times when a chain was stretched from it to the historic peninsula. In Ottoman times, it started to be used as a lighthouse.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by Travel Inn Turkey For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Excellent experiencebensZ2520AF
Feb 10, 2026, 12:40:35 AM Travel Inn Turkey was wonderful, helpful and friendly. This was a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. The cruise offered great views along the Bosphorus, especially at night, and the atmosphere on board was lively without feeling chaotic. Service was attentive throughout the night, and everything ran smoothly from boarding to the end of the cruise. A relaxing and memorable way to spend an evening in Istanbul, especially if you want a mix of sightseeing, food, and entertainment in one experience.
Highly recommendedCarolinaM194
Jan 14, 2026, 11:05:33 AM We booked a lovely boat excursion on the Bosphorus through this agency. They provided us with very useful information to help us plan a possible trip, including future visits to other destinations in Turkey. Very kind and professional. Highly recommended.
Excellent customer service: Maria was very helpful, advising me on available options, booking a tour and arranging transportation
Maria explained everything very well to us. Even though we didn’t speak the same language, we were able to understand each other thanks to her professionalism. We thank you for everything; it was a wonderful experience for us.
Magical New Year's on the BosphorusAjay_R
We had a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating New Year's Eve on board a Bosphorus cruise. The dinner show was excellent, featuring a whirling dervish performance, a belly dancer performance, and other traditional dances. The dinner served on board was pretty good, and we chose the wine option, and it was flowing. The staff were all attentive and generous with their service. At New Year's, we found a good vantage point of the fireworks over the city, and then we were able to dance to celebrate the New Year. Overall amazing experience, highly recommend for other travelers!
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Its was an amazing experience! we really enjoyed the dinner and the show! thanks to our friend Savas of Travellinn Turkey to be so kind and guide us in Istanbul. A big hug to María from México.
A nice but expensive evening-trip468rf
It was nice ro see the illuminated buildings along the Bosphorus. The organization worked excellent, pickup to the ship and then back to the hotel excellent organized. The ship is very comfortable, the food was very good, the service was excellent. And the show? Although the dancers were very engaged, there wasnt really the feeling of professionals. The belly dancer acted more as a teacher for the participating women then bringing a sexy show for the whole audience.
Great experiencearnavazb2021
Mar 11, 2024, 12:17:06 PM The cruise was excellent. Very classy with great standard of food and service. Must do. Great performers, good staff. Overall very relaxing and enjoyable
If you plan to visit Istanbul, do not miss this out.70malicks
It is a beautiful night view of Istanbul from the cruise, the food was great and the crew entertain us thoroughly.
If you plan to visit Istanbul, do not miss this out.
I find it very noisy after sometime , I went to upper deck with a glass of turkish tea, believe me it was so peaceful and serene.
Amazing cruiseMobile15500750130
It’s a great experience. And we enjoy the meals so much and the performance along the cruise is very marvellous. I can see some of the Turkish cultures as well
Unforgettable Night Don_O
Lots of drinking and dancing 💃 😄
An unforgettable night indeed
The shows were colorful the dj was great
Valentine themed cruiseAidz_Mans
We really enjoyed the variety of entertainment on the cruise. We saw whirling dervish, belly dancers, folk dancing and even knife throwing! My cruise was on February 15th so it was decorated along a Valentines theme, which was really nice. The scenery along the Bosphorus was stunning as well. The only thing that was not impressive was the food, which was fairly average. The dj then played some great music and we got to dance the night away. Another fun trip organised efficiently by Savas at Travel Inn Turkey.
Jan 30, 2022, 11:59:52 AM It was very amazing trip, and very good food , we dance too ,and all the staff takes care very well for us , I recommend all people to go there .
Bosphorus Dinner Cruiseankitc621
Dec 10, 2021, 12:32:46 AM The tour was very well organised. Pick up happened on time, the cruise was lovely and the belly dancer shows were amazing. Food was average but unlimited drinks and performances/dj makes up for it. Overall a wonderful experience. All thanks to Savas.
The driver came on time for pick up,the ship was huge and amazing,we had an amazing view in the ship,next to window,were we saw the beautiful bosphorus bridge and city light at night😍was magical.we enjoyed delicious meal.👌
with many differant dancing shows,we got to know other people from differant countries,
was an amazing experiance highly recommended to any one visiting istanbul...
espcially (travel innturkey) the best agency ever
they are honest and i got best deals with them
regards to Mr.savas who arranged my whole lovely trip...
I thank Mr. Sauvage for the wonderful organization and excellent services.P9713ANahmedh
Nov 10, 2021, 12:01:51 PM It was a special and unique experience in addition to the beautiful atmosphere, various events and generous hospitality.
Organized pick-up and drop-off from my hotel. The food was pretty original. But I really enjoyed the cruise, views, entertainment and the service.
it has been an amazing experience All very well organised from the pick up and drop off till the all cruise. we enjoyed a lot the entertainment on the boat and it was a great selection of food and beverages. Special mention to Savas and his group in TravellInn for his effort and help anf for making our days in Istanbul superb.Thank you again
note the office of the agency is very well located in Sultanamet so very easy to reach by foot ;)
Really enjoyed this Bosphorus cruise: great atmosphere, delicious food, good service. The show was at a high level.P6652NF_
Really enjoyed this Bosphorus cruise: great atmosphere, delicious food, good service. The show was high, professional dancers.
Special thanks for the pleasant surprise of my birthday. It was unforgettable! I'm very glad they chose this particular cruise, it will be in my memory forever!
The cruise was excellent, the dinner exquisite and delicious, the show interesting, the night Bosphorus very beautiful. Thank you very much Travel Inn Turkey for the recommendation - everything was clearly organized: from the hotel transfer to the surprise birthday party of a friend! Savas, thank you for the experience - these memories are forever!
Inolvidable experiencia en Estambulmabel_m
En primer lugar, el Transfer llego dentro del horario estimado. Recibimiento afectuoso de la tripulación. Muy bien ubicados, con mí esposo, en una mesa que permitía ver el espectáculo comodamente. Y el desplazamiento del crucero. Muy buena atención del personal.Menú exquisito y abundante. Igualmente la bebida. Siempre atentos a que no faltará nada en la mesa. Con respecto al espectáculo de primera. No imaginé que serían tantos los números. Siempre sonrientes los bailarines. DJ: pasó una música estupenda que invitaba salir a la pista. Bailamos hasta que se detuvo el crucero. Ahí nos estaba esperando puntual el Transfer que nos llevo al hotel. Justamente hoy, envié fotos a amigos y familia de Argentina, alabando la experiencia. Antes de contratar , desde mí país, estuve mirando infinidad de cruceros, optando por éste. Los comentarios eran excelentes. No me equivoqué en la eleccion. Muchas gracias!!!
