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The 15 Turkey Ferry Trips That Earn Their Price

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 turkey ferry trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you buy the ticket.

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Kadikoy market: the main course of the day
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

1.Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 770 reviews · 6 hours · from $115Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Binnur, Önder, Salih, or Şenay for six hours of Turkish food in Istanbul. Start near the Spice Bazaar, cross to Kadikoy by ferry, sample breakfast, kebab, mussels, fish, künefe, and coffee, then finish with dessert in Karakoy.

“Excellent walking foodie tour around Istanbul, our guide Önder was an excellent host. We ate some delicious local food in about 9 different locations between the Europe and Asian sides - Turkish coffee, lahmacun, iskender kebab, mussels, kokoreç, fish wrap, künefe - and Önder had plenty of other restaurant recommendations for later along the way. Highly recommend doing this tour on your next visit to Istanbul!”

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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes' Islands - The ferry ride across the Marmara Sea
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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

2.Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 586 reviews · from $11Best value

Take a return ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada, the largest and most famous Princes’ Island. Use your phone ticket, listen to an optional audio guide, then explore at your own pace, from Trotsky’s former home and St. George Church to beaches, cafés, and grand wooden villas.

“more than one hour because the boat stops in every island but an overall great experience!”

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Istanbul: Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride - Meeting at the Spice Bazaar and boarding the ferry
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Istanbul: Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride

3.Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 224 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, cross to Kadıköy by public ferry, and spend an hour exploring its market, antique shops, bar streets, tram-lined avenue, and colorful side streets. Guides such as Haluk and Emre add local food and transport advice.

“very informative guide. the Asian side is very different and more relaxed than the European side.”

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Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch - Lunch in Eceabat before the ferry
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Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch

4.Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Leave Istanbul before dawn for Troy by comfortable minibus, ferry, and road transfer. You’ll cross the Dardanelles, eat lunch in Eceabat, and explore Troy with an English-speaking guide. Guides have included Lev, Cindy, Burak, Aytac, Charlie, and Cagri. Expect a very long day with limited time at the ruins.

“The small group pick up and tour itself were really good however at the end of the tour we were given tickets to a public bus which took 8 hours to return to Istanbul and stopped everywhere en route. We were not advised of this prior to joining the tour and expected to return in group vehicle. Because of this we did not take passports and so we're challenged at every stop by police as had no ID to cross regions on public transport. Very poor communication. Would not recommend at all.”

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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch - The early Istanbul pickup and long road journey
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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

5.Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 16 hours · from $148

Leave Istanbul early for Troy with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, lunch in Eceabat, and a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed ruins. Guides such as Levant, Sandy, and Beyza bring the Iliad, Temple of Athena, Odeon, ancient walls, and Trojan Horse replica to life. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“I love a good old trip around classical cities and Troy did not disappoint, the ruins gave you a good idea about the various eras in Troy. The museum was really good and Duygu our guide was very knowledgeable. Early start and late finish but scratched my Homer Iliad itch!”

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Ferry to Samos from Kusadasi - The ferry ride across the Aegean
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Ferry to Samos from Kusadasi

6.Ferry to Samos from Kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 118 reviews · from $119

Travel from Kusadasi to Samos by ferry in about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Choose a one-way, day-return, or open-return ticket, then explore independently. Depart Kusadasi at 9am and return from Samos at 6pm. Vathy is served Monday and Tuesday, Pythagorion the rest of the week.

“Deux heures d'attente, inadmissible et ce sans aucune explication voire d'information supplémentaires”

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From Kos: Bodrum Day Trip by Ferry with Transfer - Pickup from Kos and the ride to the port
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From Kos: Bodrum Day Trip by Ferry with Transfer

7.From Kos: Bodrum Day Trip by Ferry with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 112 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from Kos to Bodrum by fast ferry with hotel transfer, then spend six hours exploring independently. See the Castle of St. Peter, ancient Halicarnassus, whitewashed streets, shops, cafes, and the bazaar. Christina may provide explanations on some departures, but no guided tour is included.

“We are giving this score purely because of prolonged waiting times at immigration at the Greek end mainly. The trip is 2 hours shorter because of this but totally 3 hours longer because of immigration/ customs queues. Bodrum is such a nice place to visit.”

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Marmaris Rhodes Ferry Trip With Free Transfer Service - Netsel Marina: boarding cards, customs, and waiting
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Marmaris Rhodes Ferry Trip With Free Transfer Service

8.Marmaris Rhodes Ferry Trip With Free Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel from Marmaris to Rhodes by catamaran with return ferry tickets and shuttle transfers near many hotels. Allow 10 to 11 hours, including passport checks and about six hours to explore Rhodes Town independently. Bring your passport, water, sunscreen, and extra money for the port tax.

“Really good day out. Mete contacted us and let us know the pick up time and messaged to check all was OK on the morning. The ferry is an easy process and Rhodes Old Town is a fantastic day out. You can see lots of the sights and get a feel of the town in the time you have.”

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Istanbul: Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry - Starting with breakfast near the Spice Bazaar
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Istanbul: Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry

9.Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $81

Join a guide such as Erol, Kim, Gamze, or Tolga for a 4.5-hour food walk from Eminönü to Kadıköy. Expect breakfast, market tastings, Turkish tea and coffee, sweets, local dishes, and a round-trip Bosphorus ferry ride in a group of up to eight.

“Erol was an excellent guide! This was so much more than a food tour. Erol is very knowledgeable and taught us about Turkidh history and culture and how they connected to the food. We loved what we went to places in both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul and visited places we would not have found on our own. This was an excellent tour with the best guide and we highly recommend it!”

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Bodrum Roundtrip Ferry to Kos with Hotel Pickup - Boarding the Prenses Yasemin catamaran
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Bodrum Roundtrip Ferry to Kos with Hotel Pickup

10.Bodrum Roundtrip Ferry to Kos with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $35

Take a fast ferry from Bodrum to Kos, with optional hotel pickup, round-trip tickets, and about six hours to explore Kos Town. Visit the Hippocrates tree, castle area, churches, shops, and cafes independently. Bring your passport, allow time for border checks, and budget an extra €15 for fees.

“Whilst it was an enjoyable day out, there was a lot of waiting about. Obviously, leaving Turkey and arriving in Greece means passport control both ways which took quite a bit of time - standing in the heat. Once in Kos there was quite a bit to see, the Castle (closed to the public) an old gymnasium, Hypocrites tree. Plenty of shops and places to eat. To fill the time we took a trip on the blue road train - which seemed to drive around for about 30 minutes round some of the sites, but with no commentary or information given. We were in Kos town for around 6 hours…”

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Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing - Breakfast near the Spice Market
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Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

11.Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Spend about 4.5 hours tasting Turkish breakfast, market foods, coffee, and sweets while crossing from Eminönü to Kadıköy and back by ferry. Guide Erol Utgun adds useful context, answers sightseeing questions, and keeps the group to eight people.

“Erol Utgun our tour guide took us on an amazing tour that quickly gave us a better understanding of Istanbul by getting us better acquainted with its amazing culinary offerings. The streets of Istanbul are filled with interesting little restaurants, coffee, candy, spice souvenir shops but at first it can all feel a little overwhelming. Our Guide Erol Utgun carefully curated the tour allowing us to experience a wide variety of food and drink and gave us Insite to their origins in Turkish culture and their place in today's food scene. Erol not only gave us a feel for the food he answered all of our touristic questions and was…”

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From Kusadasi: Roundtrip Ferry to Samos with Hotel Transfer - The morning transfer and port check-in
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From Kusadasi: Roundtrip Ferry to Samos with Hotel Transfer

12.From Kusadasi: Roundtrip Ferry to Samos with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 27 reviews · 13 hours · from $94

Cross from Kusadasi to Samos in about an hour by high-speed catamaran, then explore freely for the day. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and port taxes are included, but no guided tour or island transport is provided. Bring a valid passport and Schengen visa.

“The trip was terrible, far too expensive for what we were charged, Samos was nice but nothing much to do for a full day, other families on the trip said the same thing, guide was poor she didn’t tell us where we were getting picked up on our return, one of the restaurant owners had to ring and get the bus for us, she wasn’t bothered at all, very poor experience and not worth the money”

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Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry - Fener and Balat, where the city’s layers show
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Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

13.Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about four hours with a guide such as Erol, Gamze, or Can exploring Galata Tower, Fener, Balat, Orthodox churches, and the Golden Horn. Expect a small group, moderate walking, public transport, colorful streets, and strong cultural context. Select the all-inclusive option to cover the tower fee.

“A super tour with Erol that gave me a view of Istanbul I might not have discovered on my own. From start to finish this was a wonderful tour of Istanbul, beginning at Galata tower, learning it's history and that of the area surrounding it, seeing the beautiful views from the top of the tower; exploring the charming neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, enjoying delicious Turkish desserts and tea at a local cafe; relaxing on the final leg on the ferry ride home. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone, it was such a pleasure and Erol is incredibly knowledgable and easy to be with.”

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride - Key points to know before you book
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride

14.Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours eating across Istanbul with an English-speaking guide such as Tayfun or Feyza. Start with Turkish breakfast, browse the Spice Bazaar, cross by ferry, and taste kokoreç, lahmacun, mezes, Turkish coffee, and sweets in Kadıköy and Moda.

“best food tour ever. I got a private tour because 5 other people cancelled the day before - they did the tour anyway. we had lots of great local authentic food and also some info about the history of turkey. we even crossed the bosporus from the European part to the Asian part. 5 hours of pure joy. additionally I got lots of insider info about places to try. they speak perfect English and are very polite. thanks a lot to feyza and the team.”

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Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry - Camondo Stairs and Arap Cami
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Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

15.Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Join guides such as Kim or Erol for a four-hour walk from Galata Tower through Karaköy, Fener, and Balat. You’ll see churches, old community quarters, colorful streets, and the Golden Horn by ferry, with tram and bus transport included.

“Errol was extremely knowledgeable, personable, flexible and fun during this walking tour. Modes of transportation included a tram and ferry. We learned many new facts and explored the back streets of the Asia portion with ease. Highly recommended.”

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