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 to the museum…
- 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 to the museum is $25 per person.
- Blue Mosque - The tour will commence from Galataport, leading to one of Istanbul’s largest mosques, the Blue Mosque. Its architecture and history are truly captivating.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - This visit includes one of the world’s wonders, the grand Hagia Sophia. With its stunning marble and tiles, it embodies the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.
- Hippodrome - The tour will explore one of Istanbul’s oldest squares, Hippodrome Square, which once housed a massive hippodrome during the Byzantine Empire. Visitors will see The Walled Obelisk, The Serpent Column, and the nearly 3,500-year-old Obelisk of Theodosius.
- 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 to the Basilica is $15 per person.
- Kapali Carsi - The tour includes 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 stopover on your cruise in Istanbul, explore the city’s most renowned attractions and landmarks, traversing two continents, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn. Our professional guides will ensure your safety and comfort as they pick you up from your cruise. Delight in the rich history of three empires and savor the local cuisine and…
During a brief stopover on your cruise in Istanbul, explore the city’s most renowned attractions and landmarks, traversing two continents, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn. Our professional guides will ensure your safety and comfort as they pick you up from your cruise. Delight in the rich history of three empires and savor the local cuisine and beverages. While shopping in the charming bazaars, enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee and 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.
