Tour Code : EN-046

Istanbul Shopping Tour - 3 Days/2 Nights

Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative holding a sign with your name on it at the  Istanbul Airport. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, located in the city center. It is within walking distance to the best shopping districts, so you can start wandering the shops in the region at your own will. We recommend you do just some window-shopping to get some ideas on the first day. Our guide will give you detailed information on the subject. Accommodation in Istanbul.

After breakfast, our guide will meet you and you’ll be transferred to the best shopping center in Istanbul in a private air-conditioned minivan. We will spend the morning at shopping centers like Istanbul Kanyon, Istinye Park,  Zorlu, and Cevahir shopping centers. We’ll get to know modern Istanbul and shop comfortably during the morning before the crowds arrive.
At Kanyon Shopping Center and its designer stores, you will find everything from the most prestigious brands’ products to designer furniture and the latest fashion trends. We’ll continue on our tour with a visit to the chic neighborhoods like Nişantaşı, Şişli, Osmanbey and stop at the upscale boutiques, elegant restaurants, and lively cafeterias for some drinks and special dishes. After each shopping location, you can leave your belongings in the minivan, our driver will be waiting in the vehicle for your convenience. At the end of the shopping tour, we’ll return back our hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast )

Today, we will explore the history of Istanbul. we’ll start our Istanbul tour at 08:15 am and the Hippodrome Square which was used as a meeting place and for chariot races during the Byzantine and Roman periods, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar which is one of the oldest and biggest covered bazaars in the world with over 3600 shops full of hidden treasures and authentic items such as hand made goods, jewelry, hand-knitted carpets, garments, leathers, and furs. 

Afterward, you will be given a lunch break at the restaurant of your choice. Then, if you wish, we will get brief information about the world-famous hand-woven carpets in Arasta Bazaar and watch a fashion show at the leather factory outlet center. For the rest of the day, we will go to a shopping center of your choice.
At the end of the shopping tour, we’ll return to our hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast )

Free time until your airport transfer. Our tour concludes with your private transfer to Istanbul Airport.
Hope to see you on another Turkey tour. ( Breakfast )

 

People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
Price includes

Istanbul Airport - Hotel - Istanbul Airport / return transfer

3-night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast 

2-day private vehicle for shopping transfers

1-day Assistant for the shopping tour

1-day Professional Guide for the Istanbul old town tour

Entrance fees for Topkapi Palace

Private air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle with experienced driver

Price Excludes

Personal expenses

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Beverages during meals


Istanbul Shopping Fest
Winter sale period     : Between the 15th of January and the 20th of March.
Summer sale period  : Between the 15th of August and the 20th of October.
At the end of season discounts, there are discounts up to 50-100% on the prices of winter clothes, summer clothes, and others.

Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made 30 days before the tour, 100% refund. ( Except for the % 15 Service Charge, Flight ticket, mandatory expenses, and Bank Commission,)
- For cancellations made 29 - 15 days before the tour, 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission, and mandatory expenses )
- For cancellations made 14 – 11 days before the tour, 30% refund.
- No refunds will be made on reservations made 10 days before the tour. %100 Penalty is applied.

Remarks
- Travel health insurance is mandatory.
- Sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date in case of availability. Otherwise,
  similar hotels are booked.  
- In the event of bad weather, time scarcity, traffic jams, and similar situations, the Guide may make changes in the tour program. 
- The locations given in the itinerary can be changed with other places if they are closed.  
- During the tours, you will be walking approximately 2 km every day on uneven and
   cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps. 
- You are required to wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. in summer months and raincoats, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, umbrella, etc. in winter.  
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.  
- You will need to have your passport at check-in for all domestic flights.
- Domestic flights are economy class. Luggage limit 15 Kg.


Gold Package Hotels
Istanbul (3)          - Crown Plaza Istanbul 5*

Standard Package Hotels
Istanbul (3)          - Port Bosphorus Hotel 4*

Note: Sample hotels are confirmed on the date of booking in case of availability. Otherwise, reservations are made in similar hotels.


Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
St. Sophia Museum
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome Square
Grand Bazaar
Galata Tower
Maiden Tower
Galata Bridge
Eminönü Square
Golden Horn
Mahmutpaşa Bazaar
Egyptian Bazaar
Osmanbey -Şişli 
Istiklal Street
Galata Port
Istinye Park
Zorlu Center Mall
Viaport Mall


Shopping in Istanbul

Istanbul is visited by tourists from all around the world all year round, who come here to explore its historical and cultural artifacts, monuments, natural beauties, and benefit from its  great shopping opportunities.

Tourists and locals meet at the Grand Bazaar, to walk through its maze-like corridors in search of unique items to buy. The Grand Bazaar is the world's largest market with over 4000 shops. You should also spare some time to enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of tea or a cup of Turkish Coffee. Outside the vast bazaar, you can find spices and Turkish sweets in the aromatic atmosphere of the Spice Bazaar if you walk down the narrow, worn streets of Tahtakale.

When it comes to shopping, you'll be amazed at the variety of goods you can buy here and the way everyone bargains.

Also, Istanbul offers dozens of modern shopping centers such as Istinye Park, Zorlu Center, Cevahir, Akmerkez, and Forum Istanbul, where you can find the stores of the world’s most famous fashion brands. You can shop every day of the year at hundreds of stores located in Şişli, Osmanbey, and Istiklal Street at the most affordable prices.
Istanbul is the production center of the models of many brands that shape the fashion world. Stores of famous brands in modern shopping centers are an attraction for shopping lovers during discount seasons.

Enjoy shopping at the most affordable prices every day of the year at hundreds of stores on Şişli, Osmanbey, and Istiklal Streets and at public markets such as Mahmutpaşa bazaar, Tahtakale, Grand Bazaar, and Egypt bazaar.

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Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
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The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.

You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times.  Mosques are visited after worship.

After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.

Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.

Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.

Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.

Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.

If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.

Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.

Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.

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For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.

Shopping in Istanbul
Istanbul is the production center of the models of many brands that shape the fashion world. Stores of famous brands in modern shopping centers are an attraction for shopping lovers during discount seasons. 
Enjoy shopping at the most affordable prices every day of the year at hundreds of stores on Şişli, Osmanbey, and Istiklal Streets and at public markets such as Mahmutpaşa bazaar, Tahtakale, Grand Bazaar, and Egypt bazaar, etc.

Information
  • Tour Code : EN-046
  • Duration : 3 Days
  • Start : İstanbul
  • End : İstanbul
  • Tour Season : All year round
  • Transfer : Vehicle
  • Distance : 180 Km
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