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Turn your Istanbul layover into an unforgettable evening! Join our exclusive Istanbul Dinner Cruise designed specifically for transit passengers. From the moment you're picked up from IST Airport, you'll be treated to an enchanting journey along the Bosphorus Strait, where the stunning skyline of two continents comes alive at night.
Indulge in a delicious Turkish dinner with the option of soft or alcoholic beverages, while enjoying live traditional music and mesmerizing dance performances, including the iconic belly dance. As the boat glides between Europe and Asia, you'll pass by illuminated landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden's Tower.
With seamless airport transfers and a worry-free schedule, this tour fits perfectly within your transit window, giving you a taste of Istanbul’s charm before your next flight. Don't miss this unique chance to experience the beauty of Istanbul by night!
Book now to make the most of your time in Istanbul!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Istanbul Dinner Cruise departs from Kabataş Port at 8:45 PM, and you’ll need to be at the port no later than 8:30 PM. Given the traffic and road conditions, it takes approximately 1 hour to transfer from IST Airport to Kabataş. Therefore, you should be ready for pick-up outside the airport by 7:00 PM at the latest. The tour concludes around 11:45 PM, and you’ll meet your driver shortly after. Expect to arrive back at IST Airport around 1:00 AM. Please note that luggage cannot be stored in the transfer vehicle, so plan accordingly for your next flight. Make sure to schedule your flights with enough time before and after the tour!
Itinerary
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Bosphorus Strait (Pass by)
Bosphorus is a natural strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, thus being a very strategic waterway. ... Bosphorus strait separates the European part from the Asian part of Istanbul
Admission ticket free -
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass by)
Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922.
Admission ticket free -
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass by)
Beylerbeyi meaning "Lord of Lords", is located in the Beylerbeyi neighbourhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, at the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s, it is now situated immediately north of the 1973 Bosphorus Bridge.
Admission ticket free -
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass by)
The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and unofficially as the First Bridge, is one of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, thus connecting Europe and Asia. The bridge extends between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi.
Admission ticket free -
Rumeli Fortress (Pass by)
Rumelihisarı or Boğazkesen Castle is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress also lends its name to the immediate neighborhood around it in the city's Sarıyer district.
Admission ticket free -
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass by)
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th.
Admission ticket free -
KIz Kulesi (Pass by)
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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