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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - What the three-hour route shows you
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend three hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia while dining at a private table. Expect Turkish meze, grilled dishes or fish, live folk and flamenco dancing, music, and views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Bosphorus bridges.

“What a fabulous night. The food was delicious, the entertainment was brilliant and our waiter kept our drinks topped up. We had a table by the window so, when I wasnt watching the amazing Turkish dancers, I was gazing at the bright lights of Istanbul gliding past. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Istanbul and I think lots of our friends will be coming because we love it.”

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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Boarding at Karaköy and choosing your spot
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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

2.Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14,430 reviews · 2 hours · from $8

Board a Mega Lüfer yacht in Karaköy for a two-hour Bosphorus cruise past palaces, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Choose daytime or sunset, use the nine-language mobile audio guide, and add snacks, dinner, or unlimited alcoholic drinks.

“A brilliant cruise. 2 hours to see all the main sights. We picked with dinner and that was a great decision. There were 3 courses and all high quality food with generous portions. Plenty of included drinks and a very friendly waiter.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show - Boarding, pickup, and the first hour on the water
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

3.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours aboard Turyol Bosfor, sailing past palaces, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying a Turkish dinner, local drinks, and a 1.5-hour cultural show. Hotel pickup is optional, and attentive servers such as Blake, Elvis, and Sadi have earned special praise for their service.

“The entertainment when we had it. The DJ did a great job with the music. That got everyone up and dancing after the belly dancer.”

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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return - The House of the Virgin Mary and its religious importance
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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

4.Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi cruise port, then ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatih, Dicle, Tuna, Zeynep, and Banu are praised for flexible pacing, clear explanations, and careful ship-return timing.

“This private tour let you do what you wanted as you wished. The House Of Mary and the Ephesus were our requests. We stayed at both sites as long as we wishes. Eren was very knowledgeable and used his six year University degree to explain and educate us. The extra carpet demonstration was enlightening. We would highly recommend.”

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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - Meeting your guide at Kusadasi Port
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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

5.Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,233 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

From Kusadasi Port, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through Ephesus, see the Temple of Artemis, and enjoy a Turkish lunch. Choose a group or private guide, with tickets included in the ticketed option. Guides such as Funda, Riza, Isik, and Onur have earned especially strong praise.

“This is a nice excursion, and Meti is a knowledgeable guide. However, you should be aware that the second half of the trip is a “forced” shopping visit to carpet and leather makers. While the products are high quality, it is awkward for those who just thought they were going to some ancient ruins.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - Entering Ephesus through its marble streets
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

6.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

This 4 to 6 hour private Kusadasi shore trip visits Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis, with optional Terrace Houses, lunch, and local crafts. Guides such as Fatima, Nilay, Mehmet, and Ismail are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Entry tickets depend on your chosen option.

“Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy Would definitely recommend, especially if you have limited period of time and coming in off a cruise ship they will pick you up right there and also drop you off”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Eminönü, Galata, and the first European-side views
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

7.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,704 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $7Best value

From Eminönü, you’ll cruise between Europe and Asia past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Sea Land Travel Agency provides multilingual commentary, phone-based audio in 11 languages, free Wi-Fi, Turkish tea, Nescafé, and a sunset departure option.

“Fun to watch the Istanbul town. The guiding is clear, recommended!”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Starting at Kabataş and passing Dolmabahçe
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

8.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Cruise from Kabataş past Ottoman palaces, waterfront neighborhoods, two continents, and the Maiden’s Tower aboard a small yacht. Expect tea, coffee, lemonade, fruit, baklava, cookies, indoor seating, and photo stops. The guide explains the sights, while crew members such as Dilara help keep service warm and attentive.

“A Great ending to a beautiful day in Istanbul. Beautiful sunset over the skyline:) A good value for the experience:)”

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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch - Paradise Bay: Your First Swim
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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

9.Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

Spend a full day sailing from Antalya or Kemer to uninhabited Suluada, with swim stops at Paradise Bay, Waterfall Bay, and Maldives Beach. Guides such as Kartal, Ugur, and Mehmet keep the boat lively, while lunch, hotel transfers, and drinks for purchase make this an easy, low-cost sea day.

“Great day exploring the waters around Suluada Island, very good value.”

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Karaköy, Galataport, and the first views
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

10.Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Cruise the Bosphorus for two hours aboard a 20-meter yacht with up to 16 people. You’ll pass palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying fruit, nuts, mini pizza, tea, coffee, and an audio guide. Guides such as Tugba Bozmese are known for thoughtful service and taking photos.

“I had the pleasure of taking the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The yacht tour provided stunning views, from the Old Town to Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden Tower — absolutely breathtaking. The service was exceptional, with fresh snacks, fruits, and drinks provided throughout the journey. A special thank you to Tugba, our guide, whose warmth, energy, and professionalism made the cruise even more enjoyable. She took amazing photos, ensured we were all comfortable, and shared interesting insights about the sights along the Bosphorus. Her kindness and enthusiasm really stood out and added a personal touch to the experience. I highly recommend thi...”

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Antalya: Suluada Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - The two-hour road trip from Antalya or Kemer
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Antalya: Suluada Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

11.Suluada Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,240 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Antalya or Kemer to Adrasan, then cruise aboard the Osman Baba Boat to Suluada and a quiet bay. You get several swimming stops, a chicken or fish lunch, hotel pickup when selected, and crew support in English, Russian, Turkish, or German.

“can't comment on a guide as there wasn't one good driver and lovely staff on boat and lunch was fine”

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City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch - The jeep ride is the real headline
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City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

12.Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,919 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $19

Ride a jeep through the Taurus Mountains, stop at Roman aqueducts and Green Canyon, swim at Green Lake, eat lunch by the water, and cruise the lake by boat. Guides such as Johnny Cash keep the convoy lively, while drivers including Joseph and Atoo handle the rough roads.

“Absolutely amazing. We have been with this company loads of times and they never disappoint. Always on time , great , friendly staff and so much fun . The lunch and boat trip are perfect too . Thankyou everyone , we love it x”

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Antalya/Kemer: Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat - Olympos Cable Car and the 2,365-meter view
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Antalya/Kemer: Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat

13.Antalya/Kemer: Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car, Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,896 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend a full day seeing Antalya’s best-known sights by air-conditioned bus. Ride the Olympos Cable Car, explore Kaleici, visit Lower Düden Waterfalls, eat lunch, and add a harbor boat trip. Guides such as Ahmet, Ertan, and Ekrem are praised for clear history and friendly care.

“Ertan is such a good guide, he’s so patient and kind to explain everything to us and the trip is so fun”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Starting at Kabataş and finding the boat
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

14.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Sail from Kabataş toward Rumeli Fortress and back along the Asian shore to Maiden’s Tower. An English-speaking guide points out palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront homes while you enjoy canapés, fruit, tea, coffee, and mint lemonade on a comfortable yacht. The cruise lasts 135 minutes and costs $19.

“Fantastic experience, showed all of the best sights. Guide was very knowledgeable. Delicious snacks and drinks were provided. Sunset over the Bosphorus was incredible, we stopped for photos which was great. If you’re unsure about which of these cruises to choose I would definitely recommend this one!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack - Getting to Kabataş without a taxi
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

15.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours · from $8

Spend two hours on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, passing Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden’s Tower. You get an audio guide in six languages, with soft drinks and snacks available in the selected package. Staff such as Ahmet and River add a friendly touch.

“Chef river made our experience even better. he was friendly and made us laugh which made us feel happy and welcome. 11 stars from us! all the way from south africa”

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