Istanbul, Turkey

Cruises from Istanbul depart from spring through fall.

Istanbul, Turkey is one of the world's most interesting cities. Cruise passengers get a striking view of the minaret-pierced skyline as the ship pulls into port. The treasures are plentiful here; visitors marvel at the great architectural triumph of the Blue Mosque, the glorious frescoes and mosaics of the Chora Church and the amazing Grand Bazaar.

Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Port of Istanbul/ Galataport Istanbul Cruise Terminal
Kilicali Pasa Mah. Meclis-I Mebusan Cad. No: 8 Ic Kapi No: 102, 34433 Beyoglu
Istanbul Turkey

Directions from Istanbul International Airport (IST): - Get on D020 in Ihsaniye from Vecihi Hürkus Cd. Merge onto D020 and use the 2nd from the left lane to turn slightly left onto Hasdal Kemerburgaz Yolu/D020. Continue straight to stay on Hasdal Kemerburgaz Yolu/D020. Use the right lane to take the ramp to F.S.M. Köprüsü/Kadiköy/Ankara. Merge onto Istanbul Çevre Yolu/O-2/E80. Take the exit toward Hasdal-Okmeydani Baglantisi/Nurtepe Viyadügü. Continue onto Hasdal-Okmeydani Baglantisi/Nurtepe Viyadügü. Continue to follow Hasdal-Okmeydani Baglantisi. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Piyalepasa Baglanti Yolu. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Kasimpasa/Dolapdere/Taksim/Aksaray and merge onto Piyalepasa Blv. Continue straight to stay on Piyalepasa Blv. Slight right onto Fisekhane Deresi Cd. Continue onto Dereboyu Cd., then continue onto Bülent Demir Cd. Turn left onto Turabi Baba Cd. Keep right to continue on Evliya Çelebi Cd. Use any lane to turn right onto Refik Saydam Cd. Use the left lane to take the ramp to Karaköy/Kabatas. Turn left onto Kemeralti Cd, and continue onto Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.