Tour Code : EN-065

Istanbul Tour - 4 Days/3 Nights

The 4-day Istanbul tour begins when you arrive at Istanbul Airport. Our representative will meet you at Istanbul Airport, holding a sign with your name, and transfer you to your hotel. You are free for the rest of the day. You may explore the streets of Istanbul by yourself. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Our guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby at 08:30, and we’ll start the day's tour. First, we’ll visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, built between 1609-1617, best known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles that lend the mosque its name. Next, we’ll stroll around the Hippodrome Square, where horse races took place and entertainment, sports, and political activities were organized during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from Delphi in Greece, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes. Afterward, we’ll visit Saint Sophia (Hagia Sophia) built by the emperor Justinian in 532 - 537. Designed and built as a church, Hagia Sophia was later converted into a mosque in the Ottoman period and became a museum afterwards. Then, we’ll visit Topkapı Palace, which served as the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, and as the home of the Sultans and their families. It hosts an outstanding collection of famous jewels of the Ottoman Imperial Treasury, daggers decorated with precious diamonds and stones, swords, war armours, the Spoonmaker's Diamond, crystals, silver items, Chinese porcelain, and elegant dresses once used by sultans and their families members.

Afterwards, we’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant (Included). Finally, we’ll be visiting the Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest and largest covered bazaar, made up of 61 covered streets. It is home to over 4.000 shops selling anything from carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs to garments, bags, decorations, spices, and home textiles in an exotic and unique atmosphere, always bustling with locals and tourists. 

BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE  (20:00 – 24:00) 
Menu: Grill fish or meatballs or chicken, cold and hot appetisers,  
Beverages.; Unlimited soft and alcoholic ( Raki, Beer, Wine, vodka)
Program: Music, Folklore performance, Whirling Dervishes show, Traditional wedding ceremony, Oriental belly dancer Show, and more.
Transfer: Return transfer from the hotel. 19:30 – 24:00
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Lunch )

Group tour
The Istanbul Two Continents and Bosphorus tour, by our English guide, starts at 08:30 after breakfast. First, visit the Spice Bazaar, a vibrant market with an Oriental ambiance specializing in typical items such as spices, sweets, nuts, and souvenirs. It is also known as the Spice Bazaar. Then, after visiting the Istanbul City Walls and the Golden Horn, we embark on our vessel for a delightful Bosphorus sightseeing cruise. 
Along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea to the inland Marmara Sea, lie magnificent mansions, including the Maiden's Tower, the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Kuleli Military High School, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Ortakoy Mosque. We embark on an exhilarating Bosphorus tour, offering glimpses of Istanbul's historical landmarks from the boat. 
We will have lunch at a local restaurant. 
Afterward, crossing the first Bosphorus Bridge, ascend to the top of Çamlıca Hill for panoramic views of Istanbul, the Marmara Sea, and the Princes' Islands. Visit Beylerbeyi Palace, one of the late Ottoman Empire's most graceful palaces. Our visit will end with transportation back to the hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul.  ( Breakfast – Lunch )

Note: This tour is not operated on Mondays.
Instead of Camlica Hill on Monday.  Bosphorus Cruise, Egyptian Bazaar, Taksim Square, and Istaklal Street have free time for shopping.

Free time until your Istanbul Airport transfer. Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport will be made 3,5 hours before your flight. Hope to see you another Turkey Holiday. ( Breakfast )

** Note:  If your flight from Istanbul is after 8:00 pm, you may discover some shopping centres at your own will. Some of the more popular malls are Akmerkez, İstinye Park, Zorlu, Kanyon, Cevahir Mall, Osmanbey, Sisli, Nişantaşı, etc. 

People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 0.00 1452.00 0.00
2 Pax 882.00 1098.00 882.00
7 - 11
774.00
3 - 6
387.00
3 Pax 828.00 1044.00 828.00
7 - 11
720.00
3 - 6
612.00
4 Pax 804.00 1020.00 804.00
7 - 11
696.00
3 - 6
588.00
5 Pax 744.00 960.00 744.00
7 - 11
636.00
3 - 6
528.00
6 Pax 714.00 930.00 714.00
7 - 11
606.00
3 - 6
498.00
7-9 Pax 684.00 900.00 684.00
7 - 11
576.00
3 - 6
468.00
10-14 Pax 654.00 870.00 654.00
7 - 11
546.00
3 - 6
438.00
15-19 Pax 636.00 852.00 636.00
7 - 11
528.00
3 - 6
420.00
20-24 Pax 612.00 828.00 612.00
7 - 11
504.00
3 - 6
396.00
25-29 Pax 606.00 822.00 606.00
7 - 11
498.00
3 - 6
390.00
30-40 Pax 600.00 816.00 600.00
7 - 11
492.00
3 - 6
384.00
People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 0.00 1596.00 0.00
2 Pax 1026.00 1242.00 1026.00
7 - 11
846.00
3 - 6
423.00
3 Pax 972.00 1188.00 972.00
7 - 11
792.00
3 - 6
396.00
4 Pax 948.00 1164.00 948.00
7 - 11
768.00
3 - 6
384.00
5 Pax 888.00 1104.00 888.00
7 - 11
708.00
3 - 6
354.00
6 Pax 858.00 1074.00 858.00
7 - 11
678.00
3 - 6
339.00
7-9 Pax 828.00 1044.00 828.00
7 - 11
648.00
3 - 6
324.00
10-14 Pax 798.00 1014.00 798.00
7 - 11
618.00
3 - 6
309.00
15-19 Pax 780.00 996.00 780.00
7 - 11
600.00
3 - 6
300.00
20-24 Pax 756.00 972.00 756.00
7 - 11
576.00
3 - 6
288.00
25-29 Pax 750.00 966.00 750.00
7 - 11
570.00
3 - 6
285.00
30-40 Pax 744.00 960.00 744.00
7 - 11
564.00
3 - 6
282.00
Price includes

 Transfers / Istanbul Airport – Hotel – Istanbul Airport / 2 ways

3-night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

All sightseeing tours as mentioned above Sharing Group 

 2-day Istanbul tour (1 lunch included)

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Entrance fees as per the itinerary 

Experienced and professional tour guide

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

All parking, highway, and bridge fees

 VAT and taxes

Price Excludes

Personal expenses

Beverages during the lunch

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Meals other than specified

Optional tours

Tips and Gratuities


Cancellation Policy  

- For cancellations made 45 days before the tour, 100% refund. (Except per person 175 € for register, bank commission, and domestic flight ticket cost)
- For cancellations made 44 - 30 days before the tour, 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- For cancellations made 29 - 15 days before the tour, 20 % refund.
- No refunds will be made on reservations made 14 days before the tour. %100 Penalty is applied.

Remarks
- Please note that it is mandatory to have travel health insurance.
- Our team confirms the selected hotels' availability on the booking date. However, we will book similar hotels for your stay if they are unavailable.
- The guide may change the tour program due to bad weather, traffic jams, or similar situations.
- If any location in the itinerary is closed, we will arrange to visit other places.
- During the tours, you will be walking approximately 2 km every day on uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps.
- You should wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen during summer. Please bring a raincoat, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, an umbrella, etc., to stay comfortable in winter.
- When visiting religious places like churches, mosques, and cathedrals, wearing plain clothing, including closed and long skirts, is recommended.
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.
- Please ensure to carry your passport for all domestic flights. Domestic flights are economy class, and the luggage limit is 15 Kg.

 

Closing Days of Sites in Istanbul 
Sunday                 - Grand Bazaar
Monday               - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Tuesday               - Topkapı Palace, Military Museum
Wednesday        -  Chora (Kariye) Museum, Yedikule, Rumeli Fortress
Thursday             - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces
Friday                   - Most museums are open
Saturday              - Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum of Istanbul)


Standard Package Hotels 

Istanbul (3)        : PIYA SPORT HOTEL 4*
                          : ERBOY HOTEL 4*

Gold Package Hotels 
Istanbul (3)      : ELITE WORL HOTEL 5*
                          BARCELO ISTANBUL 5*

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

 


Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Sultanahmet Mosque
Hippodrome Square
German Fountain
Grand Bazaar
Serpentine Column
Bosphorus Cruise
Golden Horn
Egypt Bazaar
Maiden Tower
Rumeli Fortress
Dolmabahçe Palace
Çiragan Palace

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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.

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Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
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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.
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Tour Code
EN-065
Tour Name
Istanbul Tour - 4 Days/3 Nights
Departure Point
İstanbul
Start Date
End Date
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  • Tour Code : EN-065
  • Duration : 4 Days
  • Start : İstanbul
  • End : İstanbul, Türkiye
  • Tour Season : All year round
  • Transfer : Vehicle
  • Distance : 110 Km
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