Turkey · City Tours

4-Day Istanbul Sightseeing Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Bazaar

4 Days Round trip from Tayakadın Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a private boat along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
02 Marvel at the Blue Mosque and its delicate blue ceramic tiles
03 Explore the historic Topkapı Palace in Istanbul
04 Browse the Grand Bazaar's nearly 4,000 shops for antiques, jewellery, carpets, and leatherwear

Visit Istanbul's popular cultural and historical sites, including the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, on this 4-day tour. Enjoy riding through the Bosphorus waterway that connects Europe and Asia, and spend time at the famous Grand Bazaar shopping for your favourite souvenirs. With airport transfers, accommodation, guided sightseeing, and a private boat trip included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience the city's highlights.

Cruise on a private boat through the waterway that separates the two continents, Asia and Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and receive assistance for your transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 02

Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar

Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmed.
Explore Topkapı Palace.
After lunch, visit the Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping centre and the biggest souk in the world, with nearly 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, and leatherwear.

Day 03

Private Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour

Go on a Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour today. Cruise on a private boat through the waterway that separates the two continents, Asia and Europe.
Take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas, and modern residential and luxury apartments throughout the ride.

Day 04

Departure from Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to your return flight departure time.

Where this trip takes you

Bosphorus private boat, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Topkapı Palace

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tayakadın 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Arrival and departure airport transfers, plus ground transportation
Assistance from a guide at the airport
Accommodation at your chosen hotel or a similar 4-star hotel: 3 nights/4 days in Istanbul, including breakfast (B.B.)
Professional English-speaking Turkish guide in Istanbul
Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking, comfortable coaches on local tours, depending on the group size
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
Boat trip on a special private boat for groups only
All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary
Car parking, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
Local taxes and service charges
Ferry and bridge expenses

What's Not Included

International flight tickets
Domestic flight tickets
Passport, visa, or Turkey visa fees, if required
Drinks with meals, except drinks served with breakfast
Drinks during meals
Beverages for lunch and dinner not mentioned in the programme
All services not specifically mentioned
All personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, phone calls, minibar, and hotel calls
Gratuities (tips) for the guide, driver, restaurants, and hotel staff, and other items of a personal nature
Travel insurance or medical expenses
Portage at the airport
Optional excursions
Camera use fees, where applicable at certain tourist sites, for video or still cameras

Know before you go

The tour is free for children 0-2 years of age.
There is a 30% discount for children below 6 years of age.
This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour on request at an additional cost.
The regular group tour includes a shopping stop.

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