Turkey · City Tours

3-Day Istanbul Culture and Sightseeing Tour with Topkapı Palace

3 Days Round trip from Yeşilköy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Blue Mosque with its delicate blue ceramic tiles and six minarets
02 Explore Topkapı Palace overlooking the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn
03 Stroll through the aromatic Grand Bazaar with nearly 4,000 shops
04 Discover Istanbul's history and culture on a short guided city break

Embark on this 3-day tour to discover the history and culture of Istanbul, the city of Sultan Ahmed. Visit the famous Blue Mosque with its delicate blue ceramic tiles and six minarets, explore the stunning Seraglio at Topkapı Palace, and stroll through the aromatic Grand Bazaar. With airport transfers, accommodation, and guided sightseeing included, this short escape offers a convenient introduction to the city's iconic highlights.

This church takes one's breath away with the sheer architectural scale of its interior and magnificent dome.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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 Ataturk Airport, where you will receive assistance upon arrival for your transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar

Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and unique for its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmed (Saint Sophia). This church takes one's breath away with the sheer architectural scale of its interior and magnificent dome.
Explore the spectacular Topkapı Palace. Built on one of the seven hills of İstanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453 - 1852). See the extravagant Treasury and the priceless Chinese porcelain.
After lunch, the last stop will be the Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world, with nearly 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, and leatherwear.
Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 03

Departure from Istanbul

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Topkapı Palace overlooking the Sea of Marmara, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Yeşilköy 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Arrival and departure airport transfers, and ground transportation
Assistance from a guide at the airport
Accommodation at your chosen hotel or a similar 4-star hotel for 2 nights/3 days in Istanbul, including breakfast (B.B.)
Professional English-speaking Turkish tour 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 the group 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
Istanbul city tour
Lunches
Turkish Night with Gala Dinner

What's Not Included

International flight tickets
Domestic flight tickets
Visa fees and passport or visa costs for Turkey, if required
Drinks with meals, except the drinks served with breakfast
Drinks during meals
Meals (lunch and dinner) not mentioned in the program
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 aged 0-2 years.
A 30% discount is available for children below 6 years old.
This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour on request at an additional cost.
A Turkish Night Show is also recommended with this tour.

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