This 4-day Istanbul Tour includes 4-star accommodation, a private Old City guided tour, a Bosphorus Cruise, private airport transfers, and visits to the city's most significant Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
Experience Istanbul through its rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage on a carefully planned four-day itinerary. Discover the city's historic peninsula with a private licensed guide while visiting iconic monuments including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Continue your journey with a Bosphorus Cruise, offering views of the city's European and Asian shorelines, historic palaces, waterfront mansions, and famous landmarks. With 4-star accommodation, private airport transfers, guided sightseeing, and a balanced schedule, this tour provides an efficient introduction to Istanbul's cultural, architectural, and historical highlights.
Tour Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Istanbul
Guide Language: English (licensed guide)
Group Type: Private & Small Group Combination
Group Size: Up to 14 guests. Small groups are used only during scheduled sightseeing tours. Flights, ferry journeys, transfers, and leisure time are arranged independently.
Accommodation: 3 Nights at a 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
Flights: Available upon request
Starting Price: €595 per person
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour date
Physical Difficulty: Moderate
Season: Available all year round
Recommended For: First-time visitors to Turkey, history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a comprehensive multi-city itinerary
Explore Istanbul's Historic Peninsula, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Visit the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II while discovering the city's Byzantine heritage.
Experience a Bosphorus Cruise with panoramic views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden's Tower.
Discover the unique skyline where Europe and Asia meet along the Bosphorus Strait.
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival at the airport or cruise terminal, you’ll be greeted and transferred privately to your hotel. Check-in is available from 1:00 PM. Your personal travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to review your itinerary and answer any questions. The rest of the day is yours to relax or take a stroll around the city.
After breakfast at 10:00 AM, meet your private guide in the hotel lobby for a journey through Istanbul’s historic heart. Highlights of the day include:
• The ancient Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column at the Hippodrome
• The Fountain of Wilhelm II
• The magnificent Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia Museum, a masterpiece from the era of Emperor Theodosius
The tour continues with a visit to Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans, followed by the bustling Grand Bazaar, boasting over 3,600 shops. The day wraps up around 4:00 PM with a transfer back to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before free time in the morning. Around 2:00–2:15 PM, you’ll be picked up for a private Bosphorus Cruise. Step aboard and enjoy a delicious lunch as you sail from the Golden Horn under the Galata Bridge. Pass by iconic landmarks including Dolmabahce Palace and the charming Ortaköy Mosque. Cruise along the Asian shores, marvel at the Bosphorus Bridges, and admire the Beylerbeyi Palace and the legendary Maiden’s Tower. Return to your hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel (by 12:00 PM) and enjoy a private transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward journey.
Visa requirements for Turkey vary by nationality. Before traveling, please check the latest visa regulations and passport validity requirements applicable to your country. Many travelers can enter Turkey visa-free, while others may be eligible for an e-Visa or need to apply through a Turkish embassy or consulate. Once your booking is confirmed, our travel experts will be happy to provide the latest entry information and travel guidance for a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Once we receive your official request to book your chosen tour package, our team will check local availability and confirm all services (hotels, ferries, and transfers) accordingly.
Once everything is verified, we will email you your official, final tour itinerary detailing every aspect of your day-by-day journey.
Upon your review and explicit confirmation of this itinerary, we will proceed to the secure payment process to finalize your booking.
To lock in your dates and secure your hotels/transfers, a 50% booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining 50% balance will be automatically and safely charged 3 weeks (21 days) prior to your scheduled tour start date.
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Reservations may only be canceled by submitting a formal written notice sent via email or certified mail directly to our agency. Because we pre-pay and secure local boutique hotels, high-speed ferries, and domestic flight entities well in advance on behalf of our travelers, our cancellation policy is strictly structured based on the timeline below:
For the remaining land portion costs that are legally recoverable from our local hotel and transfer entities, refunds are calculated as follows:
Yes. The tour includes three nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast.
Yes. Private transfers between the airport, hotel, and cruise port are included.
No. Domestic flights are available upon request.
Yes. The itinerary includes a half-day Bosphorus Cruise with lunch.
Yes. The Old City sightseeing tour is conducted with a private licensed English-speaking guide.
The tour has a moderate physical difficulty due to walking around historical sites.
Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the tour date.
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