Gray Line Turkey & Plan Tours

New Year's Party on Bosphorus

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Choose to spend your New Year's Eve night in an exceptional place on a boat for a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia. Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Asia and Europe, passing under suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions and modern villas which line the European and Asian coasts. The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, superior views of Fireworks at midnight we will get you as close as we can) and dinner will both be memorable. Pick up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul by air-conditioned coach and travel to the cruise departure point. Alternatively, make your own way to the departure point. Board to the boat and sip a welcome cocktail as you cruise onto the open waters of the Bosphorus the strait that divides Istanbul between Europe and Asia. Admire this scenic stretch of water as the sun sinks behind the city's picturesque skyline. Glide past Ottoman summer palaces and mansions, and look for landmarks such as the Kiz Kulesi tower, Dolmabahce Palace and Blue Mosque. Take photos, too, as you float under the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, with its illuminations shining brightly in the dusk.

Highlights

Celebrate New Year in Istanbul on a 5.5-hour Bosphorus dinner, show and sightseeing cruise Absorb views over the Bosphorus and the city's illuminated skyline at sunset Sail under the dazzling Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and past the neon-lit Blue Mosque and Dolmabahce Palace Savour a delicious New Year's Eve dinner, unlimited local drinks and a glass of Champagne at midnight Watch a sparkling Turkish show including belly dancers and dance to an onboard DJ Enjoy a grandstand seat for Istanbul's spectacular New Year fireworks

Itinerary

Turkish Live Music: D.J Music (Turkish and international music) Dance Of Tamborine (Gaval Regs i) Asuk Masuk (Asuk Masuk is an imitation play of dwarfs which belongs to the Taseli district of Silifke and is performed by 2 male dancers) Naz Eyleme Naz Eyleme (A Traditional Turkish melody Musical performance) Belly Dancer Henna Ceremony Anatolian Folk Dance (mixed show different parts of Turkey) Turkish Romany Dance Dinner Program: Traditional Turkish Cold Appetizers Fresh seasonal salad Roasted Turkey With Turkish rice Mixed fruits Dessert Unlimited local drinks Champagne Turkish coffee Show Details: Welcome cocktail on deck (Non-alcoholic) Live Music Uskudara Gideriken (A traditional Turkish musical performance) Ask Masuk (A play of dwarfs, performed by 2 male dancers) Belly Dancer Henna Ceremony ( Bride ceremony before the wedding) Turna Folk Team (This is ower own special group) Turkish Romany Dance Dinner Menu Details: Turkish Meze (Turkish hors d'oeuvres dish) Fresh seasonal salad Turkey with Turkish rice Mixed fruits Turkish coffee Unlimited soft drinks Unlimited local drinks

Includes

Dinner Unlimited Local Drinks Champaigne Show Belly Dancer Anatolian Folklore Free transportation (from/to hotel)