Good afternoon! Very well organized. We were picked up from several hotels by minibus. The guide accompanying us was very positive and stayed with us on the ship, and the driver was excellent. Everything on the ship was well organized. We paid directly on the ship and were seated accordingly. The ship was beautiful, orange in color, very clean and new. The staff worked excellently, immediately clearing dirty dishes and bringing new ones quickly. For the main course, you could choose in advance: fish, chicken, beef, or pasta with sauce. For dessert, everyone received a small honey pastry for free, but for an extra charge, you could order a fruit platter or cakes. The show was excellent; the performers gave 100%. There were traditional Turkish dances and belly dancing. If you weren’t sitting by the stage, there were TVs on the sides so you could watch. The last half hour featured a disco with European and Turkish songs. A photographer was on board; you could decide afterward whether to purchase photos. Extra costs applied only for photos, alcohol, or dessert. Transfers back to hotels were well organized. I highly recommend this excursion with this organizer.
I can definitely recommend it. The company’s guidance is very clear and easy to follow if you book the tour without a transfer. They provide all the necessary instructions. The ship is beautiful, and the crew also deserves praise. They are ready to resolve any issues and happily answer your questions. The dinner is very tasty, and the portions are large. You can order something extra for an additional fee, but what’s included in the package is already delicious. The entertainment program is good. Everything runs on schedule — departure and return are on time. The Bosphorus in the evening deserves the highest rating. It’s very beautiful to sail along and admire the coastline with a glass of wine. Highly recommend!
The tour was very enjoyable. Hotel transfer and organized boarding were well arranged. In December it was a combined tour conducted in two languages — English and another language. The interpreter was very professional and shared even more interesting details and insights about the city. The lunch was tasty and filling enough to keep you satisfied for at least half a day. There was also half an hour of free time to walk around the Asian side of Istanbul. The city views are beautiful both in sunny and cloudy weather. If you have three hours available, I highly recommend this tour. Special thanks to the interpreters — they explain everything clearly and handle organizational matters very well.
The boat was nice.
The lunch was filling: salad, soup, a main course, and dessert. Free tea was available throughout the trip. The information was given in English, with repetition. We had transfers both ways; they messaged us on WhatsApp with an approximate time, and then the driver followed up in English with the exact pickup time. Overall, I agree that it’s harder to focus on the tour during lunch, but personally it didn’t bother me much. There was a one-hour stop on the Asian side—there’s not much to do there, but I went to a café farther away to get ice cream and enjoyed it. Overall, the impressions were positive. The tour isn’t very long content-wise, but it’s decent.
Overall, essentially, it was a transfer with general information about the sites. The hotel transfer worked fine. On the first island, you have an hour to choose either to walk around or visit the Greek temple. The English-speaking guide seemed informative (my subjective impression). On the second island, you have three hours of free time; the guide outlined possible routes and places to eat. This is not part of the excursion itself, but the food on the island was all terrible and expensive, with extra charges for options — the guide also warns about this. The donuts were okay.
The boat trip along the Bosphorus is simply a cruise with a meal, not really a guided tour. The information shared on board can easily be found in any guidebook. First one guide speaks in English, then another repeats it in the other language, by which time you have already passed the sights. As others have mentioned, there is an unnecessary one-hour stop on the Asian side — it feels like a waste of time. The Maiden’s Tower was passed at full speed; it would have been nice to circle around it. Overall, it’s just a boat ride with food (which was tasty).
Very good service and concert program. The food was tasty; I liked that appetizers were served right away since we were hungry. We didn’t encounter any deception from the staff — everyone was very kind and friendly. There were no restrictions on drinks. The light show was very impressive, as were the stunning city views. The only small issue was that during the performance it was windy, and we wished we had something to put over our shoulders, but hot tea helped. Overall, everything was simply wonderful!
Very good service and concert program. The food was tasty, and I liked that appetizers were served immediately since we were hungry. We didn’t encounter any trickery from the staff; everyone was very kind and welcoming. There were no restrictions on drinks. The light show was very impressive, as were the stunning city views. The only minor issue was that during the performance, I wished I had something to cover up with because it was windy, but hot tea helped. Otherwise, everything was simply wonderful!
Everything went perfectly! I was worried that without mobile service during my stay in Istanbul it would be difficult to communicate, but all requests were accommodated, and communication was handled via messaging with both the staff who booked the tour and the driver providing the transfer in a comfortable Mercedes minibus. The excursion itself was very interesting. there was a stop in a scenic spot for a short walk, and we got very close to the Maiden’s Tower. Overall, it was excellent! :)
We really enjoyed everything! We especially loved Çamlıca Mosque — truly grand! The boat ride was also impressive; we saw many landmarks along the shore and received concise, informative commentary. The excursion was very well organized. It was unfortunate that we couldn’t visit Beylerbeyi Palace because it was closed for Ramadan, but we are very grateful to the organizers and guides for their coordinated work. We will definitely use their services again.
Everything was great: timely hotel pickup, boat assignments, a satisfying breakfast, visits to Yıldız Palace and Çamlıca Mosque by bus, a return along the Bosphorus to the European side with a tasty lunch, a visit to the viewpoint, and return to our hotel. The experience was entirely positive. No extra costs or services were pushed on us. Highly recommended 👍 P.S. The cable car at the end was underwhelming: a short ride with a longer wait in line.
Good program — I recommend it. Picked up from the hotel. The food was more standard than luxurious: vegetable salad, main course, three national appetizers. The waiter kept refilling water constantly — alcohol only upon request — by the end of the evening everything was cleared from the table. The program was national, not bad, for those who enjoy it — dance skills were average. Overall, a pleasant evening.
A wonderful cruise. Beautiful boat, professional staff. Interesting show. Delicious dinner (appetizers, fish with the most tender salad). I took the tour without alcohol, drinking orange juice and tea. I got a great seat, and everything was clearly visible. At the end, there was an energetic disco. The tour started at 20:30 and ended around 22:20. No transfer. Overall, I liked it. I recommend it.
A wonderful cruise. Beautiful boat, professional staff. Interesting show. Delicious dinner (appetizers, fish with the most tender salad). I took the tour without alcohol, drinking orange juice and tea. I got a great seat, and everything was clearly visible. At the end, there was an energetic disco. The tour started at 20:30 and ended around 22:20. No transfer. Overall, I liked it. I recommend it.
A wonderful cruise. Beautiful ship, professional staff. Interesting show. Delicious dinner (appetizers, very tender fish with salad). I chose the tour without alcohol, drank orange juice and tea. I got a good seat with a great view. At the end there was a lively disco. The tour started at 8:30 PM and ended at approximately 10:20 PM. Without transfer. Overall, I liked it. I recommend it.
The trip to the Princes’ Islands was wonderful. Everything was well organized — picked up from the hotel, escorted to the boat with a guide, on the first island the group went up to the monastery with the guide, who told the history of the monastery; on the second island, we explored on our own. After the walk, we were taken back to the hotel. Highly recommended — very beautiful!
The excursion itself was good, with informative commentary in different languages and gorgeous views. We were given an hour to walk along the shore and were treated to tea with delicious cookies ❤️ BUT the transfer could have been better: it arrived late and left us locked in the car at the pier. We knocked on the window, but the driver didn’t notice us.
We enjoyed the entire route, and the guides were excellent. They managed groups speaking different languages and found a way to communicate with everyone. We were lucky that the cable car was operational. I also want to highlight your skilled drivers — navigating narrow streets with heavy traffic was impressive! Overall, everything was fantastic!
The view was amazing, the show was fantastic, but the service was lacking. They just put wine glasses at our table that we didn’t drink and charged us at the end, even though the ticket clearly stated “no alcohol,” as we were on medication. There’s no way to argue with them; we ended up paying for pretty glasses with drinks on the table.
An opportunity to see Istanbul and almost the entire Bosphorus Strait in the evening, just as the heat subsides and all the lights turn on, the city begins to shine and looks completely different, as do the monuments (palaces, mosques, other cultural landmarks) 😻. Also, it’s a great chance to enjoy watching traditional Turkish dances!
Excellent organization of the entire trip. Bilingual guides told us about the history of each landmark along the route, and the views from the ferry were absolutely stunning! I took dozens of photos and videos during the cruise. A pleasant bonus — tea and cookies on board. Many thanks, and I sincerely recommend it! 10 out of 10.
Thank you very much for organizing the excursion. My spouse and I were impressed by the sights, the history, and the overall organization of the tour. Everything was excellent — from the locations we visited to the lunch on the boat. We especially enjoyed the stories about Istanbul told by guides. We definitely recommend it!
A wonderful excursion. The transfer picked us up from the hotel and brought us back — everything went smoothly (I was worried at first, but it really went perfectly). The tour starts at 16:15, which is a plus: you listen to the guide while it’s still light, and on the way back you enjoy the beautiful evening city.
Everything was very well organized: breakfast and lunch on the boat, and everywhere we were met, escorted, and guided. The only downside was the weather, and the cable car wasn’t working. Otherwise, the excursion was good, and you wouldn’t likely visit these places on your own. In my opinion, the price is optimal.
The transfer was very well organized (both pick-up and return). Lunch on the boat was excellent: salad, soup, meat with rice, and dessert. The food service was fast and well thought out. Everything was clear and informative. There was plenty of opportunity to take amazing photos and videos. I was very satisfied.
The program was enjoyable, especially if it’s your first time in Istanbul. The hotel transfer was very well organized. I wanted to lower the rating slightly because the start time was initially stated as 19:30. A bit of trickery from the organizers, but the negative was softened by the overall experience.
I liked that there was a stop near the Maiden’s Tower with a light show. I also enjoyed the dish I ordered — fried chicken — but my friend didn’t like the pasta. It was nice that during the concert they served tea and pieces of watermelon. The show program was good, and the dancers were great. Thank you.
I liked that there was a stop near the Maiden’s Tower with a light show. I also enjoyed the dish I ordered—fried chicken—but my friend didn’t like the pasta. It was nice that tea and watermelon slices were served during the concert. The show program was good, and the dancers were excellent. Thank you.
It was an excellent excursion. We were picked up from the hotel and taken to the boat. The views of Istanbul from the boat were absolutely beautiful. During the break, we were treated to tea with cookies. We spent a full hour walking around the Asian side of Istanbul and saw the Bosphorus at sunset.
Everything was great: we were met at the hotel and escorted to the bus. We had to stand during the ride, but the driver drove carefully. On the boat, they didn’t refuse tea even though I asked for it much earlier than scheduled. The views from the Bosphorus were stunning — we took lots of photos.
A wonderful excursion. The daytime Bosphorus tour is much better than the nighttime one. Excellent guides. During the tour, they told us about all the sights along the entire strait. We also went ashore on the Asian side for a walk. Tea and cookies were served on the boat. Everything was great!
We visited Istanbul’s main mosques and really enjoyed it. The guide was good. However, the boat trip was quite challenging — too crowded, and the tour took place during lunch… if you’re traveling with a child, much of the excursion happens past you. In the future, I will avoid tours like this.
We really enjoyed the excursion. We were a bit worried about booking without prepayment, but everything went smoothly. We were picked up from our hotel at the scheduled time and returned there afterward. The excursion and guides were excellent — everything was organized, clear, and perfect!
Everything was great: the food was tasty, the waiters were polite and friendly, and the show program was excellent. We had a wonderful evening. They also congratulated my spouse on his birthday — it was very unexpected and very nice for her. I recommend everyone to attend this event.
Everything was wonderful, the food was tasty, the waiters were polite and friendly, the show program was excellent, we had a great evening, and my spouse was even surprised with a birthday greeting—it was very unexpected and pleasant for her. I recommend everyone attend this event.
Thank you for the excursion. Pros: excellent organization, transfer, show, service, the ship, interior. Cons: we didn’t sail under the Bosphorus Bridge, which I really wanted to, and there were no desserts, tea, or coffee (unless you count the two small pieces of apple and orange).
A wonderful excursion. The daytime Bosphorus tour is much better than the night one. Excellent guides. During the tour, all the sights along the strait were explained. We also got off on the Asian side for a walk. Tea and cookies were served on the boat. Everything was great!
This is an amazing adventure along the Bosphorus. Evening Istanbul is beautiful. The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. I really enjoyed the entertainment program — a mesmerizing show. We even had a chance to dance a little. I recommend this excursion.
An interesting Bosphorus cruise, the food was decent, the light show at the Maiden’s Tower was beautiful, and we really enjoyed the dancers’ performance. After their show, everyone danced—it was a lot of fun! A very worthwhile event for such a reasonable price 🌺
Thanks to the organizers! The transfer was punctual. The show program and disco were excellent! The menu – very tasty fish! The Bosphorus at night is stunning! Be sure to make a wish when you pass under the bridge – you’ll want to return to Istanbul again! ❤️
