• Dolmabahce Palace - you take a Bosphorus tour, you’ll pass many lavish and intriguing buildings, but the most opulent of them all, surely has to be the 600m long Dolmabahçe Sarayı (Dolmabahce Palace). It took 13 years to build and was completed in 1856, and served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until 1922. The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid (who decided there should be a more European palace than Topkapi) and designed by Armenian architect Karabet Balian and his son Nikoğos Balian. (read Balyan family on wikipedia). It is an ostentatious blend architectural styles including Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical and modern Ottoman, dripping in luxury

• Bosphorus cruise experience
• Alcoholic drinks (if option selected), limited to 2 glasses per person
• Unlimited soft drinks
• Dinner (set menu)
• Turkish night shows, live music & DJ performance
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Personal expenses
• Professional photo shooting service

Discover the enchanting allure of Istanbul after dark with a delightful dinner cruise on the iconic Bosphorus Strait. Starting from your hotel on the European side, embark on a captivating voyage along the waterway that separates the European and Asian continents. Admire the luxurious Ottoman palaces and the stunning architecture of two transcontinental bridges that adorn the skyline. Relish a delicious three-course dinner served onboard, accompanied by alcoholic drinks. While enjoying your meal, be entertained by a lively Turkish Night Show featuring mesmerizing belly dancing performances. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant ambiance, take in the breathtaking views from the water, and appreciate the ease of convenient pickup and drop-off from your European-side hotel. The boat sets sail at 9:00 PM and returns around 11:30 PM, providing a memorable experience that lasts about 3 hours.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.