Istanbul Cruise Reviews

One warning: take the tram! The traffic to the port at the end of the day is a nightmare. ...

Always wanted to go -it was worth seeing. However VERY crowded and difficult to get around without a guide. ...

We spent a week in Istanbul 10 years ago so did not feel the need to do all the sites this time. We planned to go to Topaki Palace but when we arrived it was closed. Istanbul was also very crowded and congested to the point it was not comfortable and we did not feel comfortable. We had difficulty getting a taxi or tram back to the port so ended up walking 7 miles over the Gallata bridge and to the ...

The port in Istanbul was dirty and chaotic. ...

We love Istanbul and spent a week in Cappadocia then Istanbul before the cruise. There is just so much to see in Istanbul... even if you lived there I don't think you would ever run out of interesting things to see and do! ...

In Istanbul you will dock in the new galataport which is semi underground (a bit of a walk to the exit) you will then emerge into a very hip and trendy area with loads of bars,restaurants and shops. (it did Seem to be a bit confusing) if you walk to the left and aim for the front by the bosphorus it is possible to walk along by the river towards the city of Istanbul. ( when we visited there ...

Amazing city teeming with life and rich with history and culture! Found people warm and welcoming. ...

Fantastic port. Dock in centre of city. We got the metro/tram from the cruise terminal to the Blue Mosque area. 15min and cheap. Great port. ...

First time there and the major sites did not measure up to the hype. The rug factory tour is just high pressure sales. ...

Traffic was a nightmare. The Blue Mosque was pretty much covered by construction scaffolding. It was an interesting stop, though. ...