Turkey · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Enjoy a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, live Turkish and Latin performances, unlimited drinks, and Istanbul views at night.
“Absolutely wonderful night, with attentive service, fabulous entertainment and great views of Turkey. If yiu are in Istanbul it's a must. Absolute bargain.”
Sail the Bosphorus at night with dinner and an onboard Turkish Night show, passing palaces and bridges with unlimited local drinks.
“Good value for money. The boat is clean and the food is acceptable. Our waiter was very attentive. I had two glasses of wine, and the alcohol was truly unlimited. Considering the price of alcoholic drinks in Istanbul, this was a bargain. The show was also very nice and entertaining, especially the belly dancer. I even have some really funny pictures of her with my teenage son—nothing inappropriate, just pure fun.”
Cruise the Bosphorus at night with dinner, Turkish dances, and a live DJ set, plus classic Istanbul sights passing by on the route.
“very nice boat ride, seating arrangement were good, the food was average. performance was also good but I have seen better. The guide and servers were very friendly, asked for whatever we needed everytime. value for money. good ambience”
Private-table Bosphorus dinner cruise on Mega Lüfer: Turkish dinner, live dances and DJ sets, plus Europe-Asia night views.
“Lovely atmosphere and delicious food 😋. Worth for money. My honey's Birthday is an memorable one. Great”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, scenic landmark views, Turkish menu, and dance plus DJ in 3 hours.
“Selahattiin was lovely, good transport service, good food kebabs were my favourite, middle floor has quick access to the outside decking where they serve Turkish tea, bottom floor is where people get drunk and wear white clothes and dance, you can’t see much outside apart from the bridge, 🥰overall nice experience”
3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Ottoman palaces at night, Turkish folk shows, belly dancers, DJ music, and dinner plus soft drinks.
“Starters were already served when we entered the ship. Tables were set up in long rows, but getting around the ship during the evening was no problem (the views were spectular). Many shows with dancers and live music were very entertaining. The food was was good (choice between meat and fish) and drinks were served regularly. We enjoyed a very well organized evening.”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish buffet, folk dance and live DJ, plus hotel transfers and views of Maiden’s Tower.
“It was exactly as described in the listing. We had fun the whole time and found the dancing very entertaining.”
Cappadocia cave dinner show in Goreme: Turkish folk dances, belly dance, dinner and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks with pickup.
“Not very good overall. Appetizers and entree was sub par. It was the worst and most expensive meal we have had in Turkey. The professional dancing was energetic, but overall not great and there were no whirling dervishes. Audience participation was was over the top and it really strayed from the traditional Turkish vibe. . Cave location was cool though. It became kind of trashy towards the end when the belly dancer was soliciting dollars into her bikini style top and the dancer had a bucket at the exit to tips.”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, Turkish dinner, belly dance and music, and night views of key landmarks.
“I took the Bosphorus dinner cruise solo, and it turned out to be a truly wonderful experience. I was running a bit late, and the manager actually called to check where I was. That small gesture meant a lot — it showed professionalism. I requested a window seat and one closer to the stage so I could enjoy the shows better. They immediately accommodated my request, which I really appreciated. The shows were amazing: fun, lively, and thoroughly entertaining. At the end, everyone on the cruise was invited to the dance floor, which created such a joyful atmosphere. The staff also made sure I never felt out of place, even…”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with a Turkish night show, 3 courses of traditional food, unlimited soft drinks and tea, and big photo views.
“Beautiful and well organized. The food was good. The show was outdoors but it was fun and the ride nice. We really enjoyed it.Auto-translated”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with hotel transfer, 3-course meal, unlimited local drinks, and Turkish dance by night, 3-4 hours.
“My husband and I had a ball on the cruise! Not only was the food good the entertainment was wonderful. Also, the music they played was great for dancing and we met a lot of nice people who also were on the dance floor having a grand time. Great value also. I will use your company again.”
Night Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, optional alcohol, and nonstop entertainment, plus hotel pickup on Istanbul’s European side.
“We were picked up on time at our hotel. Departed as soon as we arrived and got 3 course menu very taste. the vibe and shows were lovely. Good value for money. Thanks!”
Hotel pickup Bosphorus night dinner cruise with skyline views, Turkish show, dinner, and unlimited soft drinks.
“Our driver showed up on time and the transportation to the boat was smooth. We were greeted with friendly faces and led to a really great seat with others that we became fast friends with. The boat was beautiful, and we could easily access the deck to see breathtaking views. The service was incredible, and they kept our wine glasses filled :) The shows were amazing and all entertainment and the music and dancing at the end was so much fun! Such a perfect evening and we even got the photo album of the experience to have forever memories of this beautiful evening.”
Whirling dervishes and an all-inclusive Istanbul kebab dinner with street snacks and private transfer, guided by friendly locals.
“Excellent tour with Zeynep. All arrangements were communicated very clearly before the tour. The dervish experience was fantastic and the meal delicious. Excellent transport to hotel area afterwards”
Cave restaurant Turkish Nights dinner in Cappadocia with hotel pickup, nonstop folk dances, belly dancing, and unlimited local drinks for 3 hours.
“It was perfect experience, everyone should try at least once in a life. Especially our guide Ozan was really good and nice person, he provides us everything and we are happy to have him. Me and my wife have the best party since a few years”
Pick the day first, then pick who runs it.
