4-Hour Istanbul Dinner Cruise on The Bosphorus with Turkish Folk Show

Cruising In Bosphorus

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Highlights

Sail up the Bosphorus from Kabatas to the Black Sea

Enjoy the Katibim show, featuring a traditional Turkish folk song

Laugh at the Asuk Masuk comedy show on the boat

Admire Istanbul's iconic landmarks from the sea

Istanbul

gastronomical, nightlife, Sunset Cruise

Group Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Experience the enchanting Bosphorus Cruise, departing from Kabataş Port up to the Black Sea and back along the Asian shore. Marvel at Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including the divide between two continents, while enjoying a sumptuous dinner and captivating performances.

Itinerary

Cruising In Bosphorus
- After our air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches pick up our guests from the hotels, we go to Kabatas port, where our boat ıs docked. Our tour starts at 8:30 p.m. from Kabataş Port.
- Our boat sails up to the Black Sea from the European side and returns from Asian side.
- On this tour you can see many of the most popular Istanbul landmarks from the sea.
- We will return to Kabatas port at 12:00 am. After the tour finishes, we will transfer all our clients back to their hotels.
- Bosphorus Cruise The best way to see the Bosphorus in all its beauty is to take a boat trip. This waterway connects the Black Sea to the Marmara and divides Istanbul into two continents.
- Dinner Menu.
  - Welcome Cocktail.
  - Hors D’oeuvres Dishes (10 kinds of Turkish appetizers).
  - Mediterranean fresh season salad.
  - Grilled fish or chicken steak or grilled meatballs (optional).
  - Dessert.
  - Turkish coffee drinks (unlimited alcoholic drinks).
- Show Program.
  - Katibim Show: Turkish folk song about a woman and her clerk traveling to Üsküdar. The tune is a famous Istanbul türkü.
  - Aşuk Maşuk (Comedy) Show: Asuk Masuk is an imitation play of dwarfs from the Taseli district of Silifke performed by two male dancers.
  - Belly Dancer: Belly dance is a Western-coined name for solo, improvised dances based on torso articulation. Other names sometimes used for the dance in English-speaking countries include Oriental dance.
  - Traditional Henna Ceremony: In Muslim weddings, it is tradition to have a henna party before the wedding. Artists use a paste made from dried henna leaves to paint intricate patterns on the hands of the bridal party.
  - Turkish Romani (Gypsy) Dance.
  - Turkish Folk Dance Team (Mixed): Turkey is on the border between Europe and the Middle East, facing three seas and straddling important trade routes. Its ancient and complicated culture is reflected in the variety of its dances.