3 Days Istanbul Tour Package
Overview
Spend 3 days in Istanbul on this 3 Days Istanbul Tour Package, starting with pickup from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport and ending with a departure transfer. The first day is free after arrival, with an optional Bosphorus night cruise available at extra cost.
The guided sightseeing day covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, with lunch at a local restaurant. The package includes 2 nights in Istanbul, breakfasts, airport transfers, an English-speaking guide during tours, mentioned entrance fees, local taxes, and service charges.
Highlights
- Start with Istanbul airport pickup
- Visit Hagia Sophia with a guide
- Explore Blue Mosque and Hippodrome monuments
- Tour Topkapi Palace courtyards and treasuries
- Browse Grand Bazaar’s covered market lanes
- Enjoy included breakfasts, lunch, and entrance fees
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day
Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), at your preferred time, our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with our agency code for easy identification. After meeting with our team, you will be swiftly transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore on your own.
Alternatively, you may choose to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus, which offers a delightful evening with dinner and live entertainment while cruising along the Bosphorus. Please note, this activity comes at an extra cost.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
Day 2Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour
After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.
The tour will start with a visit to the grand Hagia Sophia, a majestic structure that began as a cathedral, later served as a mosque, and has operated as a mosque again since 2020, showcasing centuries of history from both Christian and Islamic cultures.
Next, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This impressive building remains an active place of worship and a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.
From there, you’ll explore the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other social events. Here, you’ll see important monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
After visiting these key historical sites, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish cuisine and take a moment to relax.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the stunning Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You’ll explore the palace’s vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.
The final stop of the day will be at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar offers a wide range of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics, providing an exciting experience for both shoppers and culture enthusiasts.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, whether you choose to explore more of Istanbul on your own or simply relax.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3Departure from Istanbul - End of Tour Service
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
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What's included
- Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation
- 2 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star Hotels including breakfast
- English-speaking tour guide during the tours
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- International Flight Tickets
- Turkey Entry Visa
- Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
- Travel Insurance
Good to know
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stop included in the tour.
- Please advise your arrival details at the time of booking.
- Please note that the Blue Mosque opens to sightseeing visitors after 2:30 PM on Fridays; prayer-time restrictions also apply. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
- During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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My family really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was THE BEST!! So knowledgeable! The food served in the hotels was adequate. It was a great value for the price! I would definitely recommend it.