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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | 1133.00 | 1345.00 | 1133.00 | 7 - 11
1027.00 3 - 6
342.00 |
| 3 Pax | 956.00 | 1168.00 | 956.00 | 7 - 11
850.00 3 - 6
283.00 |
| 4 Pax | 867.00 | 1080.00 | 867.00 | 7 - 11
761.00 3 - 6
254.00 |
| 5 Pax | 814.00 | 1027.00 | 814.00 | 7 - 11
708.00 3 - 6
236.00 |
| 6 Pax | 767.00 | 979.00 | 767.00 | 7 - 11
661.00 3 - 6
220.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 726.00 | 938.00 | 726.00 | 7 - 11
620.00 3 - 6
207.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 684.00 | 897.00 | 684.00 | 7 - 11
578.00 3 - 6
193.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 637.00 | 850.00 | 637.00 | 7 - 11
531.00 3 - 6
177.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 625.00 | 838.00 | 625.00 | 7 - 11
519.00 3 - 6
173.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 608.00 | 820.00 | 608.00 | 7 - 11
502.00 3 - 6
167.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 596.00 | 808.00 | 596.00 | 7 - 11
490.00 3 - 6
163.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | 1239.00 | 1451.00 | 1239.00 | 7 - 11
1080.00 3 - 6
540.00 |
| 3 Pax | 1062.00 | 1274.00 | 1062.00 | 7 - 11
903.00 3 - 6
451.00 |
| 4 Pax | 974.00 | 1186.00 | 974.00 | 7 - 11
814.00 3 - 6
407.00 |
| 5 Pax | 920.00 | 1133.00 | 920.00 | 7 - 11
761.00 3 - 6
381.00 |
| 6 Pax | 873.00 | 1086.00 | 873.00 | 7 - 11
714.00 3 - 6
357.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 832.00 | 1044.00 | 832.00 | 7 - 11
673.00 3 - 6
336.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 791.00 | 1003.00 | 791.00 | 7 - 11
631.00 3 - 6
316.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 743.00 | 956.00 | 743.00 | 7 - 11
584.00 3 - 6
292.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 732.00 | 944.00 | 732.00 | 7 - 11
572.00 3 - 6
286.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 714.00 | 926.00 | 714.00 | 7 - 11
555.00 3 - 6
277.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 702.00 | 915.00 | 702.00 | 7 - 11
543.00 3 - 6
271.00 |
The Istanbul Classic Tour 4 days is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and architecture that defines this magnificent city. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture lover, or simply looking to explore the highlights of Istanbul, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of the world's most captivating cities. Join us and experience the magic of Istanbul!
Choose one of the alternative hotels in the best location, either Istanbul's Old Town Peninsula district or Taksim—Pera District. This tour is a Private itinerary.
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