Embark on an Istanbul Highlight Tour from Galataport Cruise Ships and explore the city’s most popular spots, spanning two continents and historical empires. Discover the rich history, indulge in local cuisine, and enjoy a unique shopping experience.
Embark on an Istanbul Highlight Tour from Galataport Cruise Ships and explore the city’s most popular spots, spanning two continents and historical empires. Discover the rich history, indulge in local cuisine, and enjoy a unique shopping experience.
- Topkapi Palace Museum - This is Istanbul’s most renowned museum, once the palace of the Ottoman Empire. It is situated at the peninsula’s edge and features three large gardens, courtyards, kiosks, houses, and pavilions. The complex includes the Harem section, Hagia Irene Church, the Archaeology Museum, and Gulhane Garden. Admission is $25 per…
- Topkapi Palace Museum - This is Istanbul’s most renowned museum, once the palace of the Ottoman Empire. It is situated at the peninsula’s edge and features three large gardens, courtyards, kiosks, houses, and pavilions. The complex includes the Harem section, Hagia Irene Church, the Archaeology Museum, and Gulhane Garden. Admission is $25 per person.
- Blue Mosque - The tour will commence from Galataport, leading to one of Istanbul’s largest mosques, the Blue Mosque. Visitors will be captivated by its stunning architecture and rich history.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The tour includes a visit to one of the world’s wonders, the Hagia Sophia, one of the largest churches. Its magnificent marble and tiles evoke the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.
- Hippodrome - The tour will explore one of Istanbul’s oldest squares, the Hippodrome Square, which once housed a massive hippodrome during the Byzantine Empire. Visitors will see The Walled Obelisk, The Serpent Column, and the Obelisk of Theodosius, which is nearly 3,500 years old.
- Basilica Cistern - Known as Yerebatan Sarnici, this is the largest of the 100 cisterns located beneath the square. It features 336 marble columns and is famous for the Medusa heads. The cistern collects water from lakes 25 km away via aqueducts. Entry is $15 per person.
- Kapali Carsi - The tour will include a visit to one of the world’s oldest shopping malls, featuring hundreds of streets and thousands of shops. Visitors can find a variety of gifts, souvenirs, spices, leather goods, jewelry, tiles, gold, and silver.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Museum fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Museum fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
During a brief interlude from your cruise in Istanbul, we’ll explore the city’s famous locales, traversing two continents, the Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Our professional guides will collect you from your cruise, ensuring your safety and comfort. Immerse yourself in the histories of three empires while savouring local cuisine and beverages. As you shop…
During a brief interlude from your cruise in Istanbul, we’ll explore the city’s famous locales, traversing two continents, the Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Our professional guides will collect you from your cruise, ensuring your safety and comfort. Immerse yourself in the histories of three empires while savouring local cuisine and beverages. As you shop in the charming bazaars, you might enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee or sample some ice cream.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
