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Many international cruise ships call at Turkish ports, especially Istanbul and Kusadasi, with fewer calling at Dikili on the north Aegean coast and Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.

In Istanbul, the cruise ships dock right in the city center at the Yolcu Salonu (YOHL-joo sah-loh-noo, "Passenger Terminal," the International Passenger Ship Dock) in Karaköy (Galata), at the northern end of Galata Bridge at the mouth of the Golden Horn. More...

Want a private guide during your shore time in Istanbul? Here are my recommendations.

You can also contact a local travel agency to set up a group or private tour for you. More...

If you're interested in taking a cruise from Istanbul or another Turkish port, here's the place to get all the information.

In Kusadasi, the cruise ship dock is also right in the center of the town, right next to the bazaar. Debark from your vessel and after a two-minute stroll you'll be in the midst of the town.