Aroya · Galataport Istanbul
Aroya starts and ends its cruises at Galataport, almost every Saturday from November 2026 to September 2027. Leaving the ship? We show you the city, then take you to the airport. Boarding? We meet you at the airport and drop you at the terminal with plenty of time. Arriving a day early? Spend it with us. Private Mercedes Vito, licensed guide, family-friendly restaurants. Guaranteed on time.
The plan
Add your flight time to your request: we build the day around it.
City + airport · from €190 per person
Best for flights from 17:30 onwards. Flying earlier? We shorten the day.
City + airport · from €190 per person
In winter the ship sails at 17:00, in summer at 22:00: in summer the day can be longer and include the Bosphorus.
Pasha from €295 · Vezir from €165 per person
Friday? The mosques close to visitors from about 12:00 to 14:30 for Friday prayer, so we visit them in the morning. We can also arrange your hotel and airport transfer.
Saturday is a good day: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the Grand Bazaar are open. Families with children are welcome: tell us their ages and we adapt the pace.
Prices
Price per person for a private Mercedes Vito with driver, licensed guide, entry tickets, lunch and insurance.
*With a full van (7 guests) and the plan as described. For smaller groups the price depends on the number of guests: we confirm it within 24 hours, before any payment. Groups of up to 5 can choose the VIP Vito lounge. The tour runs even if the van does not fill up.
The dates
November 2026 to September 2027, from published timetables: always confirm with Aroya. Winter calls are about 06:00 to 17:00, summer calls about 10:00 to 22:00. Every date has its own link.
Share the van
Real photos: VIP Vito lounges from our operator's partner fleet (interiors vary by vehicle) and the city at night from the Bosphorus.
In winter Aroya arrives at about 06:00 and sails at 17:00; from April it arrives at about 10:00 and sails at 22:00. Check your Aroya documents: we plan around the real times.
Yes. Almost all restaurants in Istanbul serve halal meat, and we choose family restaurants for lunch. Alcohol is never part of our menus unless you ask.
Both: Istanbul Airport (IST), about 50 minutes from Galataport, and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Add it to your request with your flight time.
We track your flight and your guide waits. If needed we shorten the tour: getting you to the terminal in time for boarding comes first.
Yes, before or after your cruise, a short walk from the port. This is a Sultan request: we reply within 48 hours.
Yes. Every guest has personal accident and emergency medical insurance for the whole day, included in the price.
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