Istanbul Shore Excursions

Old City Tour / Bosphorus - Shore Excursions Duration: Flexible half or full day city or yacht tours Departs: Every day, all year around Includes: Old City Tour or 2 hour Zoe Yacht Cruise, all sightseeing, private guide and deluxe vehicle, petrol, parking, taxes. Price: View Prices Here

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Private guided shore tours for cruise-ship passengers at Istanbul Port

Cover all the main highlights of the city from the Grand Bazaar to Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus from Europe to Asia - Travel in comfort with pick up and drop off to the cruise ship at the port, your own private guide, private A/C transport and a tailor made tour program.

Brief Itinerary - Istanbul Shore Tours:

2 hours on Zoe Yacht – Private Cruise in Comfort
Morning - Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruise on the Bosphorus
Pick up at the cruise ship port and transfer to pier. Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus is an impressive and unforgettable cruising experience. Enjoy unique views with great photo opportunities in a relaxing environment with this 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise on Zoe Yacht gliding by some of the famous and historical sights of the Bosphorus Strait for the best highlights of both Europe & Asia, such as Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahce & Beylerbeyi Palaces. Ideal for small groups, families or couples. Drop off at cruise ship port or continue with Old City tour below.

Private Istanbul Tour of the Old City
Pick up at the cruise ship port (or continue on from the private yacht cruise above). Drive to the Old City to visit Topkapi Palace, the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with its jewel encrusted treasury and elegant four courts. Next visit the famous Hagia Sophia Museum, once the largest church in the world for 1000 years. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque, designed with 6 delicate minarets and a striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Nearby, take a stroll through the site of the ancient Hippodrome, once the sporting ground of chariots and political riots, and see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Fountain of Wilhelm II. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop or haggle with local merchants over unusual antiques, colorful spices, beautiful jewelery and richly textured fabrics. Drop off to the cruise ship pier.

* The above tours can be combined as 1 single day tour, or done over 2 separate days.

Extensions/Changes:

Possible on request. Please ask.

Istanbul Port Information:

This is often the first or final boarding point for cruises around the Greek Isles and Turkey, making it perfect for pre and post cruise ship extensions. The city is a major highlight for any cruise in the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, with ships arriving in from the Marmara Sea, past the Princes' Islands and Golden Horn to dock at the start of the Bosphorus strait, between Asia and Europe. The main cruise ship ports used in Istanbul are usually on the European side of the city, about 30 mins from the Old City. Or read about Kusadasi/Izmir port information here.

Tailor made tours/shore excursions:

Just forward your details of arrival and interests and we can create a tailor made escorted tour for your shore excursion in Istanbul. Our private guides and A/C transport can collect and drop you off at the port for disembarking and boarding times. As cruise passengers often travel in small groups or as a family, Zoe Yacht Cruises offers an ideal way of cruising the Bosphorus in comfort and at flexible times, every day, any time, subject to availability.

Schedule:

Start this tour any date you like - Departs daily from Istanbul cruise port for cruise passengers.

Zoe Yacht Cruises on the Bosphorus operate everyday morning til night at any time you wish, subject to availability.

Price:

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What's Included:

• Guided tour of the main highlights as in the itinerary.
• All tours with professional English speaking guidance.
• All transport by new-model deluxe a/c vehicles.
• Pick up from cruise ship port to start tour.
• Drop off to the cruise ship port after tour.
• All parking tickets and petrol.
• All taxes.
• 2 hour Zoe Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus.

Not Included:

Entrances, lunch (choice of lunch venues)

Information & Reservations:

For more information and how to reserve this tour, please just email us today.

(Please specify preferred travel dates and no. of people for the tour in your request).