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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Music and Live Performances

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing. Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric

What's Included

  • Dinner Soft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
  • Alcoholic beverages Soft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Imported drinks
  • More than two glass alcohol
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Meeting and Pickup

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We provide pickup and drop off from all hotel in city CENTRAL of Istanbul. Sultanahmet, Taksim, Fatih area, Beygolu, Serkici, Sisli, beşiktaş, Eminonu and almost any place near them. If you have any question about pickup please contact us first.

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Ömer Avni
İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Bosphorus Strait (pass by)

The Bosphorus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea. It is 30 km long and 550 to 3000 m wide. Its depth varies from 36 to 124m in the middle of the Strait. The city of Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents, as half of the city is in Europe and the other half in Asia.
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Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

Boğaziçi Koprüsü ) is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi). The bridge is located between Ortaköy (European side) and Beylerbeyi (Asian side). It is a gravity anchored suspension bridge with steel pylons and inclined hangers.
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Ortakoy (pass by)

Ortakoy used to be a small fishing village and now is the meeting point of Istanbul residents with its animated streets full of cafés, restaurants, bars and night clubs.
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Dolmabahce Palace (pass by)

Dolmabahçe Palace (Turkish: Dolmabahçe Sarayı [doɫmabahˈtʃe saɾaˈjɯ]) is a 19th-century imperial palace located in Istanbul, Turkey, along the European shore of the Bosporus, which served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.
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Uskudar (pass by)

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.
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Blue Mosque (pass by)

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.
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (pass by)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Music and Live Performances?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • DinnerSoft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
  • Alcoholic beveragesSoft drinks and two glass of local alcohol only
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Soft drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
  • Imported drinks
  • More than two glass alcohol

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
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