Oriental and Occidential – Turkish Night Show and Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus (Premium Seating)

Last call! All aboard, set sail and dine on fabulous hand-picked local delicacies with a 3-hours Bosphorus dinner cruise on our two-floor yacht. Indulge in a 4-course gourmet dinner with unlimited drinks. Unique way to sight-see stunning Istanbul, enjoy vibrant entertainment and eat well at a private table. From the resurrected buildings of great empires, to eye opening wonders of nature, this adventure encompasses the best of Istanbul.

Including traditional Turkish folklore show, belly-dancing show, performance of a whirling dervish, transfers to and from the venue, fine-dining and unlimited drinks. Finish off a legendary night with DJ Entertainment, Turkish dessert and a cup of Turkish coffee with its intense aroma and strong taste. Turkey is widely known for its colorful, rhythmic, elegant, stylish and traditional folk dances, which vary according to the region. Be enticed by Turkish folklore dances from different regions of Anatolia.

Just to name a few:

Halay, the most popular folk dance particularly in the eastern and southeastern Anatolia regions. Origins stretch right back to old Turkish mythology and its shamanistic roots in Central Asia. Performed along with an upbeat rhythm consisting of drums and a shepher’s pipe. Extremely similar to the Greek Sirtaki or the Arabic Dabke.. Zeybek is western and southern Anatolian folk dance represents symbol of courage and heroism of irregular militia and guerrilla fighters living in the Aegean region of the Ottoman Empire.. Horon folk dance in the northern Pontus and Black Sea regions, the melodies are rendered very fast and dancers dressed in black with silver trims.

Today you get to choose! Variety of dishes to choose from include; fresh fish off the sea, whole mediterranean sea bream or bass served with soy sauce, olive oil, oven baked potateos, garnish and lemon.. Chef’s vegeterian meal choice of the day; vegetable pizza, pasta or stewed vegetable casserole.. Protein-rich Turkish meatballs or kofte – minced beef or lamb, seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs, and then grilled to perfection.. Chicken breast or cutlets seasoned with red pepper powder, olive oil, salt, rosemary, thyme and soy sauce.. Both meatballs and chicken breast is served with mashed potateos, rice and and garnish. Your culinary journey also includes hot and cold appetizers, seasonal salad and dessert or fruits. It’s the kind of cruise event that lasting memories are made of!