Best Selling Trip to Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by our Representative and transferred to your Hotel for an overnight stay and time to relax or use your free time to explore locally. transferred to your hotel in Istanbul to kick off your Istanbul Tour Package and spend the day at your own leisure with an overnight stay in Istanbul.(Meet our driver at Gate Number 9)

After your breakfast, start your Istanbul Tour Package, you will be collected by your Guide for your exciting full-day itinerary starting with the ancient Hagia Sophia structure built during the reign of Emperor Constantine in the fourth century which was later converted into a Mosque during the fifteenth century by the Ottomans. Following this, you will transfer to the most talked about sight in Istanbul, that of the magnificent Blue Mosque consisting of six minarets with a breathtaking interior using decorative blue Iznik tiles. The next stop on your exciting day will be the ancient Hippodrome used in its day for chariot races. Moving on then to the stunning residence of the Ottoman Sultan’s Topkapi Palace from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. Here you will see the impressive treasury, peaceful courtyards, the Harem section, and pavilions, home to its huge collection of antiquities. Finally, a visit to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar before transferring back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Today after breakfast, day three of your Istanbul Tour Package will begin at the famous Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar with its vibrant colors and bustling locals buying and selling their goods. Next, enjoy an unforgettable cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus strait, the waterway that connects Europe and the Asian Peninsula. As we cruise along, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of opulent palaces and ancient fortresses lining both shores, including the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, the refined Çırağan Palace, and the striking Rumeli Fortress, along with several other historical landmarks. We’ll then make our way to the time-honored districts of Fener and Balat, perfect spots for a relaxed stroll through their romantic, cobbled streets. Here, you can discover delightful themed cafés and capture photos of the area’s iconic colorful houses. These neighborhoods are also popular filming locations for many Turkish TV series, rich in both history and glimpses of everyday local life. Our tour continues with an exterior visit to the magnificent Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, an extraordinary building constructed entirely from cast iron. We’ll also pass by the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate located in the Balat area. To conclude the day, we’ll stop at the renowned Pierre Loti Café where you can take in stunning views over the Golden Horn before being transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

This is the end of your Istanbul Tour Package, after breakfast, you will check out of the Hotel with some free time before being transferred back to Istanbul Airport for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast