Turkiye · SHOW
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 shows worth the money, each with what it costs, what travellers made of it, and the detail to check before you commit.
Cruise the Bosphorus aboard a mega yacht with dinner, Turkish music, folk dancing, city views, and optional hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Fantastic! Great organisation, delicious dinner, excellent service. One of the best GYG events! Totally recommend!!!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night with dinner, Turkish dances, live music, drinks, and illuminated palaces for about $34.
“We had a really good time onboard. Mert was really good and attentive.”
Watch Istanbul’s solemn Mevlevi Sema ceremony in a restored Ottoman bath, with live music, whirling dervishes, and an informative exhibition.
“It was a very good dervish dance show that showcased this culture in the most beautiful setting.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night with dinner, Turkish dances, city lights, drinks, and a DJ for $41 per person.
“Highly recommend this trip. We went as a big group and every single member of the family really enjoyed themselves. The food was served cold which was a let down but the entertainment made up for it. Defo need to try it if you can”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night with Turkish dinner, live dance shows, city lights, and optional hotel pickup for $30.
“Good set up very nice boat. Food was good. Very good. I can recommend and do it again. good music, nice staff.”
Review of Istanbul’s Hodjapasha Rhythm of the Dance, a lively 65-minute Turkish folk show in a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath.
“Amazing experience showcasing different dances from all over Turkey. Would definitely recommend!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus with Turkish dinner, palace views, folk dancing, belly dance, live music, and optional hotel pickup.
“We had so much fun, the experience was great considering its price. The staff was really kind and helpful and the show great. Ok the food was average but the whole experience was enjoyable. If you are a group of friends I totally recommend it.”
Review of Istanbul’s 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish food, live shows, night views, drinks, pickup options, and practical tips.
“The dinner cruise was good in general: the food, the entertainment, the service, and the night scenery. The price seemed to go up as the event date got closer so book early. The only negative thing is the hotel pick up. If you know how to get to the dock (its' really easy, just take T1 tram and go to the last stop at Kabatas), just go there yourself as traffic is really terrible in Istanbul and the van has to go around to pick up guests from different hotel. Originally the ticket says the show starts at 8 pm. We didn't get the whats app text the day of…”
Watch Istanbul’s solemn Whirling Dervish ceremony at Hodjapasha, with Sufi exhibits, live music, and a central location for $32.
“So very amazed to see them turning for about one hour and no get sick. Love their religious spirit. Very awesome”
Review of the $18 Side to Land of Legends transfer, with hotel pickup, free boat parade, shopping, shows, and practical timing tips.
“You're literally paying for a transportation service. The Land Of Legends Theme Park is free to enter in, to watch the boat parade show is also free. Check timetable for when boat parade show will run, it only ran once at 9:30pm when I came on Sun 4th May. No guide, just the driver who barely spoke English but was a very nice person. A bit misleading in description when it says it ends at 11pm. Driver said he will pick us up from theme park at 12am, thankfully everyone on the bus finished early and we all happened to went back to the mini bus at 11:15pm, so we…”
Review of Göreme’s Turkish Night in a cave restaurant, with folk dances, belly dancing, dinner, drinks, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“worth it our last night at Cappadocia with Turkish night with friends and good vibes of people. I like the meat coz its so tender.”
Review of Istanbul’s Hodjapasha Rhythm of the Dance Show, with folk dances, belly dancing, live music, projections, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great venue, colorful costumes and great variety of talented performers. My sis snd I were amazed how enjoyable the show was even after 11 hours of flying and being up for 24 hrs.”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish food, belly dancing, folklore shows, palace views, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“the dancers were beautiful and amazing, the food was good and plentiful we had a fun time that night”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus dinner cruise, Turkish dance show, DJ, hotel transfers, food, seating, price, and practical booking advice.
“Food was very good. Music was too loud. Otherwise, enjoyed it. Nice seeing the city lit up for night.”
Review of Cappadocia’s Turkish Night Show in a cave restaurant, with regional dances, dinner, live music, open bar, transport, and practical tips.
“The event was very nice and entertaining. Food was not that good , less options for vegetarians. Even for non vegetarian food quality was not good .but overall very nice experience.”
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