Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

Istanbul shore Excursion Tour begins when disembarking from your ship and meeting your local expert guide.

Once you are collected, we set off for the city’s main highlights. See one of the most significant sights in Sultanahmet; the Blue Mosque. The Ottoman mosque is depicted by six iconic minarets and a large dome roof, making it one of the visitor’s beloved photo backdrops, while culture lovers will also be amazed by its prominence and reverence. In the Mosque, hundreds of stained glass windows illuminate the large main room, adorned with more than 20,000 Iznik-style tiles.

 With a past going back as far as the 6th century, The Hagia Sophia, near the Blue Mosque, started as one of the most prominent Christian basilicas in existence, but after the Ottoman empire took over Istanbul, it was turned into a mosque. 

Nowadays, in post-Ottoman Turkey, it is one of the most stunning museums in the country, if not the continent. No palace in the world rivals Istanbul’s Topkapi, the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. Not only is it the most massive palace in the world as a whole, but it is also the oldest. Wander through the engrossing rooms, painted with detailed artwork.

The last visit of the day is of the largest covered markets in the world. The Grand Bazaar opened in the 14th century, with its 58 picturesque streets lined with more than 4,000 storefronts. This trip ensures your on-time to return to Istanbul's port. In an unlikely event should your ship depart before you back to the boat, transport be arranged for the next ship port? Your money fully refunded if arrival to the port of Istanbul delayed.