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Essence of Istanbul Discovering the City in 4 Days

4 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome

Highlights

  • Explore the historic Hippodrome of Istanbul
  • Visit the stunning Blue Mosque
  • Tour the grand Topkapi Palace
  • Discover the Hagia Sophia's ancient beauty
  • Shop at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul
  4. Day 4 Istanbul
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  • Meals
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Guide of Ephesus

Number of tours

48

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.5
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.5
  • 4.7
  • B
    · August 31st, 2024
    The 2 afternoons we had with guide were good but surprised that even though your info said go for short drive we went on Tranway (and paid). Also we didn't get to go across to suspension Bridge to Asian side of Istanbul. Guide seemed very surprised when I showed him the printout of our tour details. Your information should also state that to enter any of the attractions you mentioned visiting cost extra !!
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • MS
    · January 21st, 2024
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    Hotel very centrally located, very nice tour guide. The trip would have been very good if the sightseeing program had been a bit more extensive.
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    Guide of Ephesus commented on this review
    Dear Matthias Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024

Dates & Availability

4 days
Essence of Istanbul Discovering the City in 4 Days
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Lee

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    is breakfast and transportation from and to airport included in the package the itinerary says yes but is also under additional services? how much more for an additional night at the hotel? dates are tentative since we have not finalized our travel package

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten May 2025

      breakfast and airport transfers are included in package. i checked itinerary but i cannot see its mentioned breakfast and airport transfers are extra

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      One more question..how much more for an additional night at the hotel we may be arriving kind of late to Istanbul

    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten May 2025

      double room per night is 110 us dollars including Breakfast

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      are we entitled to airport transfers to and from even if we arrive a day early or if we stay an additional day in Istanbul after the tour

    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten May 2025

      Airport transfers are included ( 1 arrival and 1 departure )

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    Audrey

    Asked on September 1st, 2024

    What is the cost for a night of pre accomodation? Does the tour include galata tower and Bosphorous cruise please?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten September 2024

      an extra night is 115 dollars per person including breakfast. bosphorus cruise is including in package but we dont have galata tower

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    Zoe

    Asked on June 16th, 2024

    how active is this trip ie would someone with problem knee struggle, is each day a 'full day' ie 8 - 5pm or ??, is there free time at each of the stops, where in Istanbul is the hotel located, at the conclusion of the tour are you able to be dropped off at cruise terminal, our flight arrives in on 22nd rather early - 5.35am would that be an issue?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten June 2024

      In Istanbul our tours mostly walking tours but we can talk with our guide and he can make the tour with breaks. The hotel is very centrally located which is only 500 meters away from old city and grand bazaar. After the tour sure we can drop you to cruise terminal. From 8 am to 5 pm are approximate timings we have flexibility to end the tour earlier. 5:35 am arrival is not a big problem only the hotel check in time is 2 pm but we are informing our hotels for early arrivals and if they have availability they allow early check in (not guaranteed up to the hotel availability).

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      Zoe

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      are you able to advise the name so I check reviews on it plus would we have own bathroom, what other facilities are available?

    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten June 2024

      our hotel is Recital hotel old city. rooms has its own bathrooms.

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    Tracy

    Asked on June 10th, 2024

    Can we please get some details about the hotels we will be staying at - what star rating or the name of the actual hotel if possible?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten June 2024

      in istanbul we are using RECITAL HOTEL OLD CITY 4*

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    Helen

    Asked on November 3rd, 2023

    What hotel do you use and will you collect from airport and transport to hotel regardless of arrival time. If I book this my flight will not arrive until 2100? My return flight will not be until 2200 do you transport from hotel to airport later in the day?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten November 2023

      We do pick up from airport untill 00:00 am and we make also return transfer untill 00:00 am. We use recital hotel old city which is just 500 meters away from hagia sophia and other museums in istanbul old city.

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    Margaret

    Asked on October 8th, 2023

    Where hotel is usually located, in Sultanhamet (Old City) or Beyoglu (New City)?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperatorWritten October 2023

      Our hotels we use usually in old city (sultanahmet area) close to the attractions

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