17.08.2025
Turkish Night in Istanbul | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Experience
If you are planning to visit Istanbul and you have time, one of the best experiences that we definitely recommend you to explore is the Turkish night on the Bosphorus. Having a 3-course delicious Turkish dinner, sailing for 3 hours between the two continents at the heart of Istanbul, and watching Turkish night live shows will make your Bosphorus dinner cruise unforgettable.
We'll talk about Turkish night on the Bosphorus dinner cruise, and why you should join this cruise in the article.
What is the Turkish Night?
Turkish night is a combination of traditional and cultural folk dances, belly dance performance, and whirling dervish. It is a celebration of Turkey's rich cultural heritage.
Turkish night includes the following show parts:
- Folk dances: Traditional folk dances from different regions of Turkey, such as the Black Sea region, Aegean Region, and Anatolian region.
- Whirling dervish: This is a spiritual religious ceremony
- Gypsy dance: Colorful dance show
- Belly dancer: Professional belly dance performance
- DJ music: Party by the end of the tour
If you'd like to see videos of the Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night shows, please visit our page on TikTok.
It's a big chance for travellers not only to enjoy the live shows but also to see the Turkish cultural dances on this Bosphorus dinner cruise.
Why Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Shows?
This activity is not only about a dinner but also about exploring the culture, traditional dances, and Turkish food. Here's why you should experience the activity.
1-Breathtaking Places by the Bosphorus
During the cruise, you'll see the following landmarks from the water.
- Bosphorus bridges
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Kuleli Military School
- Ortakoy Mosque
All those places have beautiful views with the night light of Istanbul.
2-All-inclusive Turkish Dinner
You'll have a 3-course set dinner.
- Cold starter: A Variety of freshly prepared Turkish meze platter made of different kinds of vegetables
- Hot starter: Pastry or chicken croquette
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Main Course (optional)
- Grilled meatballs with rice
- Grilled chicken breast with rice
- Grilled fish (sea bass, sea bream, or salmon)
- Vegetarian option
- Dessert: Turkish dessert
- Drinks: Unlimited soft drinks like Coke, Fanta, Sprite, packaged juices, and tea.
3-Professional Live Show Program
During the Bosphorus dinner cruise, you'll watch our dance shows. The dancers are in colorful and traditional costumes. The show program includes whirling dervish, cultural folk dances, gypsy dance, belly dance performance, and a DJ party.
You'll be entertained all night long!
Perfect for Special Days
A Bosphorus dinner cruise is perfect for
- Birthday celebrations
- A wedding anniversary
- Group events
- Family gatherings
How to Book Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show?
You can check our page and contact us via email or WhatsApp. Booking process is very easy.
Once you book, our bus picks you up from your centrally located hotel between 19:30 and 20:00. The boat sails at 20:45 and lands at 23:30. After the cruise, we drop you off at your hotel
Once you book, our bus picks you up from your centrally located hotel between 19:30 and 20:00. The boat sails at 20:45 and lands at 23:30. After the cruise, we drop you off at your hotel
Travel tip: Book your seat in advance, especially in high season.
Highlights of the Turkish night in Istanbul with Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
- Sail on the Bosphorus between the two continents of Europe and Asia
- Watch the amazing views of the iconic landmarks of the city
- Enjoy the live show program
- Have a delicious dinner with unlimited soft drinks.
Final Words about the Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner and Turkish Night Show
This cruise is a must for those who want to explore the soul of Turkish culture. Join us on our dinner cruise and experience amazing moments with a delicious dinner and cultural dance shows.
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