3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
Overview
We welcome you with Ottoman cultural dance shows and food delicacies. Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling 2,5-hour dinner cruise experience on the Bosphorus Strait. Admire spectacular views of Istanbul’s beautifully illuminated palaces, mosques, and Bosphorus bridges, and enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner with select drinks. Glittering entertainment from belly dancers, whirling dervishes, and other artists are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
. Discover the Bosphorus Strait, while cruising between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul
• Watch traditional dances as well as Latin dances and enjoy a live DJ performance while cruising
• Admire the iconic palaces standing along the strait The boat will be ready at the pier at 08:30 pm. When you get on the boat, your appetizers are ready on the table and you can order drinks. The boat leaves the pier at 09:00 pm. And it's back at around 11:30 pm. The average tour duration is 3 hours.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop-off services from ( centrally located hotels Only European side )
- Live entertainment, Dj
- Traditional Show,Belly Dancer,Folklor Team ,Whirling Dervish and Dj
- Unlimited local soft drinks
- Boat cruise on the Bosphorus
- Gratuities
- Local and Imported alcoholic drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Travelers will be reached at the meeting points on the list with their names written or phones. We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via Whatsapp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: TOPKAPI, FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE, MACKA, ŞİŞLİ, BEYOGLU = We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Abdülezel paşa Cad.Balat Parkı Unkapanı Köprüsü Kadir Has Üniversitesi Önü
Cibali, Balat, 01234 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul?
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Activity code: C-115409P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner.
- Pick up and drop-off services from ( centrally located hotels Only European side ).
- Live entertainment, Dj.
- Traditional Show,Belly Dancer,Folklor Team ,Whirling Dervish and Dj.
- Unlimited local soft drinks.
- Boat cruise on the Bosphorus.
- Gratuities.
- Local and Imported alcoholic drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop-off services from ( centrally located hotels Only European side )
- Live entertainment, Dj
- Traditional Show,Belly Dancer,Folklor Team ,Whirling Dervish and Dj
- Unlimited local soft drinks
- Boat cruise on the Bosphorus
- Gratuities
- Local and Imported alcoholic drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
