The Bosphorus Bridge is located on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, connecting the Sea of Marmara on one side, and the Black Sea on the other, and it is the bridge that divides Istanbul into two European and Asian sides, to facilitate access and traffic between the two continents.
The Bosphorus Bridge is located on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, connecting the Sea of Marmara on one side, and the Black Sea on the other, and it is the bridge that divides Istanbul into two European and Asian sides, to facilitate access and traffic between the two continents.
Located along the Bosphorus in the Ortaköy neighborhood, this area is famous for its stunning views, lively atmosphere, and rich cultural history. The Ortaköy Mosque, built in the 18th century during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid, is an impressive example of Baroque architecture with Ottoman influences.
Dolmabahçe is the largest palace in Turkey. It has an area of 45,000 m2 (480,000 sq ft), and contains 285 rooms, 46 halls, six hammams, and 68 toilets. The design contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis.
Üsküdar (Turkish pronunciation: [ysˈcydaɾ]) is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 35 km2, and its population is 524,452 (2022). It is a large and densely populated district on the Anatolian (Asian) shore of the Bosphorus.
The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 in what was then the center of Istanbul. Its position opposite Hagia Sophia suggests that Ahmed I intended the mosque to rival the glory of the former catheral. The mosque's architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, is responsible for the perfect proportions of its structure.
It was formerly a church (360–1453) and a museum (1935–2020). The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in AD 537, becoming the world's largest interior space and among the first to employ a fully pendentive dome.
I loved the whole experience. Seeing the city from the Bosphorus while having dinner and watching the Turkish performances was something I’ll remember. Definitely worth doing while visiting Istanbul.
Be sure and ask for the name of the boat as none of the information that was sent to me listed the name of the boat. On the evening of the cruise I had a great deel of trouble finding our boat. I wrote a requested that they sen the name of the boat and I finally received it 15 minutes before sailing.
We were looking for something relaxing to do in the evening, and this was exactly that. The city looks completely different from the water at night, and the views were honestly the best part. The entertainment was fun, everyone seemed to be having a good time, and the whole evening had a really nice atmosphere. It ended up being one of our favourite nights in Istanbul. Definitely worth booking.
We had a great evening on this Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul. The hotel pick-up was on time, the views were amazing, and the Turkish dance and belly dance performances were really fun. Food was good and the whole experience was well organized. Definitely recommended!
This cruise exceeded our expectations. We were picked up directly from our hotel,The boat was clean and spacious, and we had a lovely table by the window.The performances were fantastic traditional Turkish dances,belly dance show. The dancers were professional and really made the night fun. The staff were polite and attentive throughout dinner service.Sailing between Europe and Asia while enjoying music was something special. After the cruise, we were dropped back safely to our hotel. Thank you so much
We booked this dinner cruise during our stay in Istanbul, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences of our trip. The hotel pick-up was perfectly on time, and everything was well organized from start to finish. Once on board, the views of the Bosphorus at night were absolutely magical, especially seeing the bridges and palaces lit up.The dinner was fresh and tasty, The music created a great atmosphere, and the Turkish dance performances were full of energy. The belly dancer was especially entertaining and got many guests involved. Highly recommended for couples or families visiting Istanbul.
The dinner cruise was one of the best experiences I had in Istanbul. From the moment we boarded, the staff welcomed us warmly and showed us to our table. The food was fresh and delicious, and the night view of the Bosphorus with all the bridges and palaces illuminated was absolutely breathtaking. The live music and dance performances made the atmosphere even more special.
Seeing the city from the Bosphorus at night was breathtaking. The calm waves, vibrant lights, and cultural performances created a night full of charm and inspiration.
The reflections of Istanbul’s skyline dancing on the water were absolutely mesmerizing. The elegant setup and lively entertainment made this cruise a night to remember.
From the moment the cruise set sail, I felt immersed in Turkish culture. The music, the food, and the breathtaking scenery made for a night full of joy and wonder. Highly recommended!
Good evening overall. I was hoping for live music but it was recorded with a DJ. Good traditional dancing. The included pick up and return at our hotel worked out well.
We really enjoyed this dinner cruise. The staff was kind, the food was tasty, and the folklore shows were impressive thank you so much.
We had some issues getting picked up at our hotel. They said be ready between 7:00 and 7:45 PM. They didn’t come until 7:50, and we had several more stops to make before getting to the dock. We were late - nearly the last ones on the boat.
We haven’t even begun the cruise and Turkey Tours Planners have turned out to be most unprofessional, rude and disappointing. My elderly mother is accompanying us on the cruise, and there is no indication on the booking that the pickup is impossible to manage for someone who is elderly and/or disabled. This is outright discrimination and the driver as well as the representative of Turkey Tours Planners had no empathy and clearly no desire to help whatsoever. This tour operator should be boycotted for such discrimination and disrespect against elderly tourists
Very underwhelming experience. Waited almost an hour to be picked up by a very aggravated driver who stopped the shuttle twice to go out and display his road rage. The cruise experience was not at all commendable.A wasted evening. Wouldn’t recommend.
Not what we expected. The food was ok. The show was well coordinated however depending on where they locate your dinner seating (you don’t get to pick your seats) - you may not see much (we didn’t see much because we were far from the “stage” area and could not enjoy the show. We had hoped for a narrative of the places we were cruising past - as in what buildings were what and a but of info on each however none of that happened. The boarding process was unorganized and long lines outside in the rain just waiting to get inside before we left. It wasn’t horrible but we’d not recommend this to a friend.
There was a fun atmosphere. The Bosphorus tour was very good. There was an incredible Bosphorus view outside. We had a very delicious dinner. The dancers were very good. They put on a very entertaining show on stage.
We had a fun night. They highly recommended this place to me. I was very curious too. That's why I immediately made an organization. We had a very nice dinner with my wife. The food was very delicious. The dance and stage shows were also amazing.
They created a very nice atmosphere. The tour was amazing. The Bosphorus air felt very good. It was incredibly enjoyable. We had so much fun. Definitely go. We recommend. We had so much fun.
Everything was planned very well. We were amazed. The decoration was amazing. There was incredible fun. The shows were very good. We were very pleased.
We had a nice evening. There was a great atmosphere. The ship looked beautiful. The decoration was amazing. The employees were very stylish and respectful. The food was very delicious. Especially the entertainment program was amazing. You should definitely go.
While my wife and I made the best of this Turkish dinner show cruise with the aim to have some fun, I would not take this one again, nor would I recommend it to anyone else. We took a similar dinner show cruise a week later in Egypt, which was really far superior to this excursion. That one was a Class A; this one was a Class C. Highlights: Able to enjoy the beauty of the Bosphorus River and Istanbul lit up at night; saw a traditional Turkish dance show; and were able to dance to some music after the show. While positives, I believe that this is offered on all such dinner cruises. The one unique thing about this dinner cruise was that we got to be a Sultan and Sultana for the night! This really was the only saving grace for this particular operator’s excursion. There was a young man on the upper deck (I believe independent of the boat operation) offering to costume up guests and then take photographs, which we thankfully decided to do. This turned out to be a lot of fun and we now have a great keepsake from that evening in the form of a photo book with us in full regalia costume, in 10 different poses, using 10 different props! Our course, we paid an extra cost for this, just about as much as the cost of the excursion, but that was worth every lire paid! Lowlights: We pretty much experienced every complaint raised by other travelers in their reviews about this excursion - so fellow travelers, believe what is written! First, the transportation scenario started us off bad. We did not get picked up on time. As a matter of fact, we did not get picked up until after the intended start time of the cruise, and only after our hotel concierge made several calls to the tour operator. Moreover, transportation to and from was on a communal bus packed with people from various different locations, so we were playing taxi for a while each way. So, frustration from the start and at the end. All of this, of course, extended our evening until much later in the night than was advertised as being scheduled. We arrived to the boat in a large crowd of people; this cruise was full and we were packed in like sardines. There were no separate dining tables per party. We were packed in cafeteria style. The wait staff was minimal, so I ended up having to leave the table and going to the bar on my own to get our drinks throughout the night. Speaking of, though there is a bar on the boat, it is limited, at least as to what’s included in the cost of the excursion. I drink bourbon - Jack Daniel’s. Despite being available, that was apparently not considered part of the offering - no bourbon was, though other liquors like vodka and gin were. So, I had to pay additional for my drinks during the entire cruise, which unnecessarily increased the cost. The dinner that was eventually served was mediocre at best. We ate it with cheap plastic dinnerware. Again, we made the best of it, and made acquaintances with our fellow, captive table mates, and tried to enjoy the night. The Turkish dance show was certainly well done, but given the central location of the stage, people kept coming forward to take video and standing right in front of our table’s view. This was not being policed at all, so we couldn’t see some of the show. In the later Egyptian show we attended, we were not packed in like sardines and spaced out at our own parties’ tables, so the dancers were able to move around the room and everyone could see and enjoy their show. This excursion really was the epitome of a herding tourist trap! Like experienced later in Egypt, there has got to be a better class dinner show cruise on the Bosphorus! I hope that future travelers are able to find that one! Good luck!
Boat ride was nice. The entertainment was excellent. Food was good. Drinks were included. The only complaint is that the tour provider called last minute and said pickup was not included. It was one of the drop downs in the booking but apparently he had no one to come get us so I had to provide my own transportation.
The evening view along the Bosphorus is a nice compliment to a day cruise I took earlier in the year. The added entertainment and meal made this an enjoyable experience to spend an evening. I now leave Istanbul, after three visits, with memorable views. My only recommendation for improvement for the staff to inform, remind, and immediately tell people to sit when they video the entertainment. Sponteneous dancing after the entertainment put a nice finishing touch on the evening.
The dinner was good the singer exceptional, the dancers nice and our metre very genteelly the views woo.
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They organised very well and quality, the service was perfect, but the dinner was a bit poor. The view of Istanbul was amazing we really enjoyed our time. Recommend it
We had a great time! The show was good but confined to a small area and when everyone stood to take pictures it was difficult to see. The food was good and overall a good time!
It was really peaceful to go through the beautiful dark night on a shining ship in the water, I recommend it to everyone. You won't be regret
we had a full day tour with them, planning was perfect, they were on time and the tour guide was very professinal and knowledgeable
They organized a very delicious dinner. The cruise was amazing. The Bosphorus air felt very nice. Food and drink service were very delicious and high quality. We enjoyed it very much. We recommend it to everyone.
We had a very nice and quality time. Everything was planned very well. The ship tour was also amazing. The Bosphorus looked great. The entertainment was also tremendous. The shows were great.
The ship was magnificent and large. Everywhere was shining brightly. The employees were very stylish. Food and drink service was fast. The food was very delicious. Everything was planned very well. I really say bravo
Multi cultural guests - food ok - attentive service - good fun! Bit chaotic being picked up an getting on the boat but all worked out.
Nice ride , good show and amazing view from the cruise .. the music was a little bit old but was not too bad, thanks
Experience was as expected. staff put a good show and the cruise around the bosphorus was great in the evening. Food is average at best. very family friendly
interest was very good. food was good quality. local games were very nice. There were different cultures, there were people from all cultures. Thank you
It was the best tour I've ever been on. They picked us up from our hotel. Bosphorus tour was amazing. Everything was great
It was amazing Bosphorus tour. Food was good. Traditional dances were beatiful. I recommend to everyone. It ll be your the best time in Istanbul.
I think it was more than just a Bosphorus tour. They picked us up from the hotel on time and then the fun has begun. Food was good. I recommend it to everyone
We had a great time with the magnificent view of Istanbul. They picked us up from our hotel on time and dropped us off at our hotel. Food was good. Traditional dances were so fun.
A well thought out event. Many thanks to everyone. An excellent organization has been created. It was a very nice tour. There was a very good menu. Entertainment was excellent. We danced a lot. We are very tired. But it was really great.
They set up a perfect arrangement. Everything is very well thought out and organized. The employees were very good people. They were all kind and kind people. While we were having dinner, we did a Bosphorus tour. It was great.
The organization is very well done. They brought us to the venue by car service. The venue was beautiful. The ship was shining brightly. The decoration was magnificent. I recommend it to everyone. The food menu was also very good. Especially the dance shows were great.
Great night. An excellent show. extraordinary stage shows. Professional people. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed it immensely. Especially the throat tour was very good. That weather was very nice for us. Do I want to go to this show again? Definitely
This app is truly amazing. You can find the activity you want. Reviews and ratings are absolutely justified. I chose this activity. I was truly amazed. It's tremendous fun. I would recommend.
We left really happy. Not only us, everyone left very happy. It was truly a magnificent day. Bosphorus tour was perfect. Entertainment was very different and good. There were different types of entertainment. I was amazed. I definitely recommend it.
We witnessed a very nice event. I recommend it to everyone. A very well thought out organization. What was done was really great. It was a chance for me to see this event. I will go again. I will never forget.
It was a beautiful day in every sense. Entertainment was top notch. There were different types of dance shows. They preferred traditional dance clothes. It was an excellent organization. I recommend it to everyone.
We had a great time The tour company was very accommodating and our waiter Memet was awesome! The chicken was very tasty.
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