Turkey · Romantic

4-Day Istanbul Honeymoon Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Bazaars

4 Days Round trip from Yeşilköy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the ancient Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace
  • 02 Admire the stunning Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque
  • 03 Check out the famous Hagia Sophia and Camlica Hill
  • 04 Enjoy magnificent views on the Bosphorus Cruise
  • 05 Shop for local artefacts at the Grand and Egyptian Bazaars

Sign up for this romantic honeymoon tour in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, and see popular landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus waterways, shop for souvenirs at the Grand and Egyptian Bazaars, and return home with memories of stunning sites like Topkapi Palace and Camlica Hill.

The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul

  • Meet your Turkish guide at Istanbul International Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will receive your room key, and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul at your leisure.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

2
Day 02

Istanbul City Tour and Optional Bosphorus Cruise

  • Depart at 09:00 for your Istanbul city tour.

  • Begin at the ancient Hippodrome, once the scene of chariot races, and see its three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

  • Continue to the Sultanahmet Mosque, opposite St. Sophia, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

  • Arrive at your last stop, the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century.

  • After the tour, you will have the option to experience a Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus waterway, which connects Asia to Europe.

Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast included)

3
Day 03

Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour in Istanbul

  • Pick up at 08:30 am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour.

  • Visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages.

  • During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat: Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul. At the top, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul.

  • After the cruise, continue on a shopping tour. Experience Turkish women's traditional silk-weaving skills at the carpet-weaving courses provided by the Ministry of National Education. You will also have the opportunity to see a jewellery and handicrafts centre, as well as a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy shopping while gaining knowledge of the ancient craftsmen.

Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast included)

4
Day 04

Departure from Istanbul

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.

  • Transfer to Istanbul International Ataturk Airport for your departure. We hope your tour was a memorable one, and we would be delighted to welcome you again on one of our future tours. Have a pleasant trip home, and thank you for choosing our tours.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Bosphorus waterway, Spice Bazaar

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Bosphorus waterway, Spice Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yeşilköy 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

  • Assistance from a guide at the airport in Istanbul

  • All airport transfers

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

  • All lunches and dinners as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking, comfortable VIP Mercedes VITO

  • Professional English-speaking Turkish tour guide for the duration of the tour

  • Accommodation for your chosen 3 nights / 4 days on B.B.

  • All entry fees to the archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the programme

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Domestic flights

  • Visa fees and the cost of a passport or visa for Turkey (if required)

  • Travel insurance or medical expenses

  • Drinks during meals

  • Beverages during lunch and dinner not mentioned in the programme

  • All services not specifically mentioned

  • All personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, and phone calls at the hotel

  • Gratuities (tips) for the guide, driver, restaurants, and hotel staff

  • Portage at the airport

  • Optional excursions

  • Camera use fees (where applicable at certain tourist sites) for video or still cameras

Know before you go

  • Minimum group attendance: 2 pax

  • Duration: 3 nights / 4 days

  • Flight: no flight

  • Hotel name: ORIENT MINTUR HOTEL 3***

  • 2 pax / package: 499,00 €uro

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yeşilköy, Ataturk Airport (ISL), Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
Yeşilköy, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Yeşilköy.

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