Top 12 Turkey Christmas Tours

1.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $331Our pick

Spend New Year’s Eve on a decorated Istanbul boat cruising between Europe and Asia. You’ll get hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, stage shows, belly dance, folk dance, DJ music, and a midnight champagne moment. The fireworks are advertised, but displays may be limited by official restrictions.

“Choosing to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Bosphorus instead of a typical celebration was a very good decision. The atmosphere was delightful from the moment we stepped aboard. The live DJ performance and stage shows added extra excitement to the night. The food was meticulously prepared, and beverage service continued uninterrupted throughout the evening. The scenery during the cruise between the European and Asian continents was truly breathtaking. Thanks to the included transfer service, we didn't have to worry about any details and focused solely on the fun. It was a full and very well-planned event from start to finish.”

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2.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Cruise Dinner & Party2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $319

Spend five hours aboard a Bosphorus yacht for New Year’s Eve 2027. You’ll sail between Europe and Asia, pass Ottoman palaces and fortresses, enjoy a three-course Turkish dinner with local drinks, and watch the midnight fireworks from the terrace. Hotel pickup, a private table, folk dances, a belly dancer, DJ, and midnight Champagne are included.

“We went to New year's eve dinner show, it was a very complete show with traditional performances and live music, food and drinks were very good. We had such a nice time and atmosphere was very nice!”

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3.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise 2027

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $331

Ring in 2027 aboard a five-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with an English-speaking host, hotel pickup and return, open buffet dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, belly dance and folk performances, a DJ, and midnight fireworks views. The boat offers warm indoor seating and an outdoor terrace for photos, though the fireworks may appear distant.

“It was well-organized, and it was a fun New Year's Eve. The dinner was delicious and plentiful. Drinks were served throughout the night. Our evening ended with a wonderful snowfall as we disembarked from the ship at the end of the tour.”

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4.Istanbul New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise With Fireworks Shows 2026

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $361

Board at 9 pm near Kabataş for a five to six-hour New Year’s Eve cruise along the Bosphorus. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower, then celebrate with dinner, unlimited drinks, dancing, and fireworks. Hotel pickup is available by arrangement.

“Pre-arrange a taxi or ride because it is impossible to get a taxi. The cruise itself was fun, unlimited drinks but the turkey was dry… the pasta plate or falafel looked better. Lots of dancing and great fireworks show.”

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5.Istanbul New Year’s Eve 2027 Dinner and Party Cruise on Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $331

Spend New Year’s Eve on a five-hour Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul, with hotel pickup in central districts, a special dinner, unlimited selected drinks, Turkish performances, live music, a DJ, dancing, and fireworks. You’ll pass palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions between Europe and Asia.

“Was great 2024 new year party food I like it also they pick up in vip car on time and drop back I will do it again with them Thk gays”

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6.New Year’s Eve dinner cruise & party on Bosphorus, Istanbul 2026

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $291

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a Bosphorus dinner boat, sailing between Europe and Asia from 9 pm for about four to five hours. You’ll pass Ottoman palaces, towers, and glowing suspension bridges, then watch live belly dancing, gypsy and folklore shows before a midnight DJ set. No guide is named for this cruise.

“Das "Dinner" war kaum genießbar; Fisch war trocken und hart; Getränke waren ok. Die Musik war furchtbar laut und sehr einseitig; das Feuerwerk war recht sparsam - die vielen Boote auf dem Bosporus waren spektakulärer als das Feuerwerk selbst. Die Fahr war insgesamRead more”

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7.New Year’s Party on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $290Best value

Spend about five hours cruising Istanbul’s Bosphorus from 8 p.m., with dinner, music, dancing, surprise shows, and views of Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Kız Kulesi. Hotel pickup is available from central European-side hotels. Choose a drinks package with local or imported alcohol.

“The mix of cultures is a very enjoyable experience”

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8.New Year’s Eve Cruise Between Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $709

Spend five hours aboard a New Year’s Eve dinner boat between Europe and Asia. Gray Line Turkey includes hotel transfers, a three-course Turkish meal, unlimited local drinks, belly dancing, whirling dervishes, folk dancers, a DJ, and midnight champagne. You’ll pass Dolmabahce Palace and the Bosphorus Bridge, with English-speaking assistance and wheelchair access.

“Ponctualité et efficacité des transferts AR hôtel /bateau Spectacles plutôt de bonne qualité MAIS : Repas et vins très mauvais, quasiment indigestes ! Dommage”

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9.Bosphorus New Years Dinner Cruise Party in Istanbul 2026

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $325

Board at Kabataş at 9:00 pm for a five-hour New Year’s Eve cruise on the Bosphorus. You’ll get a Turkish dinner, unlimited alcoholic drinks, champagne, fireworks views, belly dance, folk dance, and DJ entertainment. Hotel pickup is offered from specified areas, and the boat returns to Kabataş.

“Nous n'avons pas apprécié le bateau qui semblait mal entretenu, les places entassées à table, une lumière blanche, le repas qui n'était pas un repas de fête de réveillon, tout juste un repas de cantine.”

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10.Istanbul New Year Party Cruise trough Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $299

Spend about five hours aboard a New Year’s Eve party boat on the Bosphorus. You get dinner, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and other alcoholic drinks, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The boat passes Istanbul’s illuminated shores and the Bosphorus Bridge, with children aged seven and older welcome.

“I would like to draw your attention to the below list of issues experienced during the Istanbul Bosphorus River Cruise on New Years Eve. We paid over $250 per person for this event and as such expected an evening of flawless service in a luRead more”

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11.New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise / DJ & Drinks 2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $354

Board around 8:30 PM for a Turkish dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, with belly dancing, whirling dervish and shaman-style performances, a live DJ, unlimited local drinks, and a midnight champagne toast. Hotel pickup and return are included on Istanbul’s European side. Confirm the advertised New Year date before booking.

“Fantastic way to see in the New Year in Istanbul - both the entertainment and service throughput was excellent.”

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12.Istanbul Bosphorus New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise Party in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $329

Spend about five hours aboard a large Bosphorus boat, with hotel pickup, a Turkish dinner, unlimited alcohol, champagne, folk dance, belly dance, DJ music, and midnight fireworks. You will pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, both Bosphorus bridges, Rumelihisarı, Küçüksu Pavilion, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden’s Tower.

“İt was great idea to celebrating the New year eve in Istanbul Bosphorus we really had great time the boat was very big and it was very comfortable”

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