Istanbul Cruise
Start planning your cruise from Istanbul or choose an itinerary that includes this historic city and book your excursion to explore the area
Start planning your cruise from Istanbul or choose an itinerary that includes this historic city and book your excursion to explore the area
As if its spectacular geographical location were not enough, it can also boast of being the only city to have played capital to consecutive Christian and Islamic empires, a role that has shaped the region’s history for more than 2500 years and bequeathed to İstanbul a staggering wealth of attractions.
Most cruise visitors spend all their holiday time in Sultanahmet, home to İstanbul’s main sightseeing attractions: the church of Aya Sofya, the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire; the Topkapı Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; and the massive Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque).
Cruises from / to Istanbul in 2023
Explore Istanbul's wonders with MSC Splendida
Until October 2023, MSC Splendida will take you on a journey of discovery between Europe and Asia with an enchanting 9-night cruise experience. Be mesmerized by Turkey's incredible cultural heritage and savor the mysterious charm of Istanbul, while from Kusadasi, wander the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus.
MSC Splendida will also take you to explore Greece, in Piraeus (Athens) and Corfu, as well as Italy, in Bari and Trieste (Venice).
Take advantage of our packages with flights included to Istanbul and enjoy your East Mediterranean Cruise!
Explore Istanbul's wonders with MSC Splendida
Uncover the beauty of Istanbul with MSC Poesia
Looking for a memorable autumn cruise at the gates of the East? From September to November, set sail onboard MSC Poesia for an 11-night journey through Turkey, Greece and Italy. With MSC Poesia, you will spend an entire night in Istanbul with a long anchorage spanning two days in which you can fully experience the magic allure of the city.
Your discovery of Turkey continues at Kusadasi, while in Greece you will visit Piraeus (Athens) and in Italy, Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa.
Uncover the beauty of Istanbul with MSC Poesia
Cruises from / to Istanbul in 2023
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- Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
- Duration: 8 hour(s)
- Code: IST01
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- Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
- Duration: 5 hour(s)
- Code: IST02
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- Category: SCENIC ROUTE
- Duration: 4.5 hour(s)
- Code: IST03
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- Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
- Duration: 5.5 hour(s)
- Code: IST04
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- Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
- Duration: 5.5 hour(s)
- Code: IST06
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- Category: CITY TOUR
- Duration: 6 hour(s)
- Code: IST10
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- Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
- Duration: 8 hour(s)
- Code: IST11
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- Category: SOMETHING SPECIAL
- Duration: 4.5 hour(s)
- Code: IST18
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- Category: SOMETHING SPECIAL
- Duration: 3.5 hour(s)
- Code: IST20
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- Category: SCENIC ROUTE
- Duration: 8 hour(s)
- Code: IST24
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- Category: CITY TOUR
- Duration: 8 hour(s)
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TRAVEL TO THE Istanbul CRUISE TERMINAL
From the European side:
Exit the O-3/E-80 at the junction for the E-5, then turn off at the junction for Besiktas, which leads to Barbaros Boulevard. Keeping to the right at the end of the Boulevard, drive straight on for approximately 10 minutes. When you reach Meclis-i Mebusan Street you will see the port on your left.
From the Asian side: Take the E-5 across the bridge and take the first exit after the bridge, signposted Besiktas, which leads to Barbaros Boulevard. Keeping to the right at the end of the Boulevard, drive straight on for approximately 10 minutes. When you reach Meclis-i Mebusan Street you will see the port on your left.
Atatürk Airport is approximately 24 km (15 miles) from Salıpazarı Port. There is a 24-hour tram / underground service linking Atatürk Airport and Salıpazarı Port.
Findikli station is the closest to the port, being just a 3-minute walk away.
There is also a taxi rank immediately outside the airport building.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is approximately 45 km (28 miles) from Salıpazarı Port.
You can take a taxi from outside the airport building.
