Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel by private vehicle. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to relax or wander around the city on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional night cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner and a show, or you could visit the Hamam Cimberlitas for a traditional Turkish bath experience instead.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Night cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner and a show
- Hamam Cimberlitas - one hour pampering session
- Day 2
Full-Day Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast, you'll meet up with an English-speaking guide for a full day exploring Istanbul's main landmarks. The itinerary includes Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, where you'll learn about Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman history. Entrance fees and lunch at a central restaurant are covered. Later, you'll spend time in the Grand Bazaar with its thousands of shops before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a central city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided city tour with English-speaking guide
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at central city restaurant
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Egyptian Market, Bosphorus & Beylerbeyi Palace
Starting early with your English-speaking guide, you'll explore the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar), a 17th-century marketplace with spices, nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, and flowers. After browsing and trying out some bargaining, you'll head to the port for a Bosphorus sailing cruise to see where Asia and Europe meet. The day includes optional traditional Turkish lunch and visits to Camlica Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on Istanbul's Asian side. You can return to your hotel or join optional evening activities afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour with English-speaking guide
- Visit Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar)
- Bosphorus sailing cruise
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
- Explore the Asian side of the city
- Visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views
- Visit Beylerbeyi summer palace
- Optional evening activities
Landmarks Egyptian Market Bosphorus Camlica Hill Beylerbeyi Palace - Day 4
Departure from Istanbul
After your final breakfast, you'll get transferred to Istanbul Airport with plenty of time for your international flight. The team hopes you had a great trip and looks forward to seeing you again.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
