4 Days 3 Nights Istanbul Tour Package
About This Tour
Discover Istanbul with our 4 Days 3 Nights Istanbul Tour Package, including hotel accommodation, airport transfers and guided sightseeing. Explore the Old City, Bosphorus, Ottoman palaces, historic mosques and Istanbul’s most famous attractions in one organized package.
4 Days 3 Nights Istanbul Tour Package
4 Days 3 Nights Istanbul Tour Package is a complete Istanbul travel package combining hotel accommodation, airport transfers and guided sightseeing. Discover Istanbul’s historic Old City, iconic mosques, Ottoman palaces, traditional bazaars and the Bosphorus while exploring the highlights of this fascinating city.
📍 Tour Overview
| Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights | Start / End: Istanbul |
| Destination: Istanbul | Transport: Airport Transfers & Tour Vehicle |
| Accommodation: 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation | Guide: Licensed English-Speaking Guide |
| Tour Type: Istanbul Tour Package | Departure: Istanbul |
4 Day Istanbul Tour Package: Discover the Best of Istanbul
Explore Istanbul with our 4 Day Istanbul Tour Package, designed to bring together the city’s most famous historical and cultural attractions in one organized itinerary. Visit highlights such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, experience the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and discover Istanbul from the water during a Bosphorus cruise. This Istanbul tour package combines accommodation, airport transfers and professionally guided sightseeing for a convenient 4-day stay in Istanbul.
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
🚐 Airport Transfer: Meet our transfer team at the airport and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
🏨 Hotel Check-in: Upon arrival at your hotel, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You can relax at your hotel or start exploring Istanbul at your own pace.
🌙 Overnight: Istanbul
Day 2 — Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour – Byzantine & Ottoman Highlights
🕌 Hagia Sophia: Discover one of Istanbul’s most iconic monuments and admire its extraordinary architecture, massive dome and centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
🕌 Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque): Visit the famous Blue Mosque, renowned for its elegant domes, six minarets and beautiful interior decorated with traditional Iznik tiles.
🏛️ Hippodrome & Obelisks: Explore the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the center of public life and chariot racing during the Byzantine Empire. See its historic monuments and obelisks in the heart of Sultanahmet.
🛍️ Grand Bazaar: Visit one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Walk through its historic streets filled with traditional shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods and Turkish souvenirs.
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the afternoon sightseeing programme.
👑 Topkapi Palace: Explore the magnificent former residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Discover its impressive courtyards, imperial collections and fascinating history overlooking the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
🏨 Tour End (Approximately 17:00): After completing your Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul tour, transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.
Day 3 — Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
🚢 Bosphorus Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, the famous waterway separating the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Admire waterfront palaces, historic mansions, fortresses and some of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks from the water.
🌄 Pierre Loti Hill: Visit Pierre Loti Hill and enjoy panoramic views over the Golden Horn and Istanbul. Take some time to experience the atmosphere of this famous viewpoint.
🚡 Cable Car Ride: Enjoy a cable car ride from Pierre Loti Hill with scenic views over the Golden Horn and surrounding historic districts.
🕌 Eyup Sultan Mosque: Visit one of Istanbul’s most important religious and historical sites and discover the unique atmosphere of the Eyup district.
🛍️ Shopping Opportunity: During the tour, there may be an opportunity to visit local shops and discover traditional Turkish products and souvenirs.
🏨 Tour End (Approximately 17:00 – 17:30): After completing your Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour, transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.
🌙 Overnight: Istanbul
Day 4 — Free Day in Istanbul & Airport Departure Transfer
🛍️ Free Time in Istanbul: Depending on your flight departure time, enjoy some free time for shopping, sightseeing or exploring Istanbul at your own pace.
🏨 Hotel Pick-up: At the scheduled time, meet your driver at your hotel for your private departure transfer.
🚐 Airport Transfer: Enjoy a comfortable transfer from your Istanbul hotel to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), according to your departure flight.
✈️ Departure from Istanbul: Arrive at the airport with sufficient time for check-in and your international departure flight.
🏁 Tour End: Your 4 Days 3 Nights Istanbul Tour Package ends with your airport departure transfer. We hope you leave Istanbul with wonderful memories of your journey.
What’s included
- 3× Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private Transportation: Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport
- Accommodation: 3 Nights in Istanbul with Breakfast
- Full Day Istanbul City Tour: Transportation, Guidance, Lunch Included
- Half Day Bosphorus Cruise: Transportation, Guidance, and Cable Car Included
Not included
- International flights to/from Turkey
- Personal expenses
- Dinner and drinks
- Optional tours and activities
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
- Tips for guide and driver
Tour programme
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Tour route
11 stopsDestinations on this tour
Highlights
🕌 Hagia Sophia: Discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks and a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
🕌 Blue Mosque: Admire the beauty of the Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant domes, six minarets and impressive Iznik tile decoration.
👑 Topkapi Palace: Explore the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and discover the fascinating history and heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
🛍️ Grand Bazaar: Walk through one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, filled with traditional shops, local products and Turkish souvenirs.
🚢 Bosphorus Cruise: Cruise between Europe and Asia while enjoying panoramic views of Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, historic mansions and skyline.
🎧 Professional Guided Tours: Discover Istanbul’s history and culture with a licensed professional English-speaking guide.
✨ Free Time in Istanbul: Enjoy a balance of guided sightseeing and free time to explore, shop or relax at your own pace.
Good to know
🏛️ Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
🛍️ The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with visits to other authentic local shops.
👑 The Harem section of Topkapi Palace is not included in the tour programme. You may visit it during your free time at the palace if you wish.
🎟️ You will not need to wait in long ticket lines at these popular attractions. Your guide will assist you with priority access where applicable.
🏰 Entrance tickets for Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are available from us.
Important information
🕌 Mosque Dress Code: Modest clothing is required when entering mosques. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
🧕 Headscarf for Women: Women are required to cover their hair when entering mosques. Please bring a headscarf with you.
🩳 Shorts: Shorts above the knee are not permitted inside mosques. Please wear clothing that covers the knees.
👟 Shoes: Shoes must be removed before entering the prayer areas of mosques.
🙏 Prayer Times: Mosques may be temporarily closed to visitors during prayer times, especially on Fridays.
📸 Respectful Visits: Please avoid loud conversations and follow the instructions of your guide and mosque staff during your visit.
Pick-up & Drop-off
Pick-up: Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Drop-off: Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
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Reviews (6)
HELMY
Good Day Gamze,really thankful for the plan in Turkey.My family really enjoy the vacation.Hope to visit Turkey again next time.
Sheila M.
Dear Turkeytour thank you arranging our trip perfecty. we enjoyed too much during our ıstanbul 4 days Trip. we will definetlly come again to visit all Turkey ..
Manesh R.
We would like to sincerely thank the representatives from this TurkeyTour travel company, especially Gamze , for helping arrange trip for us to Istanbul.
Sibel HUNTLEY
Herkese tavsiye ederiz.
Robin Carlo
it was my first time in Istanbul. Istanbul is magnificent city i realize that 4 days is not enough for this beautiful city. i will definetly come and visit again. and Mrs. Gamze thanks for your organisation. you helped me lot. see you soon .. i will recomanded to my friends to contact you . i will share my review everywhere . thanks
