The 12 Best Turkey Christmas Tours

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

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

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2027 on a five-hour Istanbul cruise between Europe and Asia. Travel See Life LTD provides hotel pickup and return, dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, Turkish dance shows, a DJ, and midnight champagne. An English-speaking host or greeter is provided. Fireworks may be limited by official restrictions.

“Everything was well organized. Having a hotel pick-up and drop-off service was great. Finding a taxi wasn't a problem on this crowded night. The dance shows were very entertaining. The main courses and appetizers were adequate. Also, having unlimited drinks at the open bar was a nice bonus.”

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

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

Spend five hours aboard a New Year’s Eve yacht on the Bosphorus, with hotel transfers, a private table, three-course Turkish dinner, local drinks, folk dances, belly dancing, a DJ, and midnight champagne. You’ll pass Ottoman palaces, two bridges, castles, and waterfront mansions while sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores.

“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.Istanbul: New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise 2027

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

Spend five hours on an Istanbul dinner boat crossing between Europe and Asia for New Year’s Eve 2027. You’ll get hotel transfers, dinner, an open bar, soft drinks, coffee, dance shows, folk performances, a DJ, and a chance to watch fireworks from the Bosphorus. The English-speaking host or greeter helps keep the evening moving.

“We had a lovely New Year's Eve. There were a few minor hiccups, but they're negligible. It was an enjoyable New Year's Eve with shows and music.”

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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 p.m. for a 5 to 6 hour New Year’s Eve cruise along the Bosphorus. You’ll see palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions from both continents, then enjoy dinner, dancing, drinks, 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 welcome cocktail, dinner, unlimited beer, wine, vodka, and soft drinks, Turkish performances, a belly dancer, live music, DJ sets, and fireworks views. Mr. Bilal and Mr. Hüseyin are named contacts connected with the arrangements.

“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 on the Bosphorus with a buffet dinner, selected alcoholic drinks, live belly dancing, gypsy and folklore performances, fireworks, and a DJ after midnight. You can choose a Gold or Silver Boat option, with pickup offered and return to the Kabataş meeting point after roughly four to five hours.

“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 aboard a New Year’s Bosphorus dinner cruise, with hotel pickup from central Istanbul, Turkish appetizers, salads, main dishes, dessert, music, dancing, surprise shows, and views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, the Bosphorus Bridge, and more.

“The mix of cultures is a very enjoyable experience”

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8.Istanbul: New Year’s Eve Cruise Between Two Continents

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

You’ll spend five hours aboard a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, with a three-course Turkish dinner, unlimited local drinks, belly dancing, whirling dervishes, folk dancers, a DJ, and champagne at midnight. Hotel pickup and return are included, and an English-speaking host or greeter assists with the evening.

“What better way to celebrate New year's than to be on a cruise on the Bosphorus admiring the beautiful views of Istanbul at night when the whole city is glowing. Not to forget the various wonderful performances arranged on cruise. From food to dancing everything was perfect. This might be the best new year of my life so far & as this was my last day in Turkey, I can't think of a better way to end this amazing trip. Thank you GYG for helping me plan my 1st international solo trip, couldn't have done this without you. ;)”

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9.Bosphorus New Years Dinner Cruise Party in Istanbul 2026

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $325

Meet at Kabataş at 9 pm, or use pickup from specified hotel areas, for a five-hour New Year’s cruise on the Bosphorus. You’ll have a Turkish dinner, open bar, champagne, belly dance, folk dance, DJ music, and fireworks viewed from the boat. The cruise returns to the meeting point and accepts up to 100 people.

“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 New Year’s Eve aboard a Bosphorus party boat from 7:30 pm for about five hours. You’ll get hotel pickup, dinner, an open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, and other alcoholic drinks, plus views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, and midnight fireworks. Children aged 7 and up may join with an adult.

“It was a wonderful night ! I went there with my husband to celebrate new year’s event 2022 .. we had a lot of fun.. however, we had an exhausting long trip to go back to our hotel ..”

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

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

Spend about five hours aboard a Bosphorus party boat with up to 200 people. You’ll receive a Turkish-style dinner, unlimited local drinks, coffee, live belly dancing, whirling dervish and Romary performances, DJ music, and a champagne toast at midnight. Hotel pickup and return are included on Istanbul’s European side.

“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 on the Bosphorus with hotel pickup, a Turkish dinner, unlimited alcohol, champagne, belly dance, folk dance, and a DJ. The boat passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, both major Bosphorus bridges, Rumelihisarı, Küçüksu Pavilion, Beylerbeyi, and Maiden’s Tower before returning to the starting point.

“I went with my wife for this event expecting to be treated like couples It was more like Xmas part for big groups of people or working team”

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