4 Days Platinum Istanbul Tour Package
This 4-day Istanbul tour package is designed to give you a complete and stress-free experience of Turkey’s cultural capital. From the majestic Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the dreamy Bosphorus cruise and colorful bazaars, you’ll explore both European and Asian sides of the city, with everything arranged for you, including airport transfers and centrally located accommodation.
- Ideal for first-time visitors who want to see all major sights without hassle
- Includes visits to UNESCO landmarks, palaces, and both continents of Istanbul
- A relaxing Bosphorus cruise with onboard lunch included
- All transfers, tickets, and guided tours pre-arranged
- Hotel stay included — no need to search or book separately
- Small-group guided format for a personalized and friendly experience
What's Included
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in central Istanbul (with daily breakfast)
- Istanbul Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 2 full-day guided tours with English-speaking licensed guides
- Museum and palace entrance fees
- Lunch on 2 days (restaurant & boat)
- Bosphorus boat cruise
- Cable car ride
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- All hotel pick-ups and drop-offs
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, optional activities)
- Drinks during lunches
- Dinner on any day
4 Days Istanbul City Tour Package
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Hotel Transfer
Airport Welcome: Upon landing at Istanbul or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our representative will meet you at the exit gate with a name sign and assist you with luggage and transfer.
Hotel Transfer: You’ll be driven in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your centrally located hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours — relax, explore the neighborhood, or enjoy Turkish tea with a Bosphorus view.
No sightseeing activities are planned for today.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus is strongly recommended. You can easily add a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus (including hotel transfers) while booking this tour package.
Day 2 – Istanbul Historical City Tour (Old City Highlights)
Hotel Pick-Up: After breakfast, around 08:30 AM, you’ll be picked up and transferred to Sultanahmet, the historical heart of the city.
Visiting Sights:
- Blue Mosque: Famous for its six minarets and over 20,000 handmade blue tiles, this 17th-century mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
- Hippodrome of Constantinople: Once a grand Roman chariot racing arena, now a peaceful square adorned with ancient monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column.
- Hagia Sophia: A former cathedral and mosque, now a functioning mosque and world-renowned icon of Byzantine engineering and spiritual beauty.
- Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, home to more than 4,000 shops selling carpets, jewelry, ceramics, spices, and souvenirs.
- Topkapi Palace: The opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, housing sacred relics, imperial treasures, and elegant courtyards. (*Harem section excluded*)
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included).
Tour End: Around 17:00, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 3 – Istanbul True Discovery Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Hotel Pick-Up: After breakfast, your guide will collect you around 08:30 AM to begin your day of panoramic viewpoints, palaces, and Bosphorus cruising.
Visiting Sights:
- Dolmabahçe Palace: Marvel at this 19th-century European-style palace filled with crystal chandeliers, gold leaf ceilings, and royal opulence. Interior visit included.
- Bosphorus Bridge: Cross one of the world’s largest intercontinental bridges, connecting Europe and Asia with breathtaking views from above the strait.
- Asian Hill (Çamlıca or similar): Enjoy a panoramic photo stop from the highest natural point in Istanbul, overlooking both continents.
- Pierre Loti Hill: Famous for its café and sweeping views over the Golden Horn, this hill is named after a French novelist who adored the city.
- Cable Car Ride: Glide down from Pierre Loti Hill with a relaxing aerial ride over Istanbul’s rooftops.
- City Walls: See remnants of the formidable 5th-century Theodosian Walls that once protected Byzantine Constantinople from countless invasions.
Lunch on the Boat: Step aboard a Bosphorus cruise and enjoy a meal including chicken shish kebab, rice, salad, and cold mezes. (Drinks not included; winter season lunches are served docked on Golden Horn.)
Bosphorus Cruise Sightseeing:
- Golden Horn: A historic inlet where the Byzantines and Ottomans anchored their navies and built waterside mansions.
- Rumeli Fortress (from the sea): A mighty castle built by Mehmed the Conqueror before the 1453 conquest of Istanbul.
- Asian Shore & Maiden’s Tower: View charming wooden mansions and the romantic Leander’s Tower rising from the sea.
Tour End: We will transfer you to your hotel around 17:00.
Day 4 – Departure & Airport Transfer
Hotel Pick-Up: After breakfast and hotel check-out (by 11:00 AM), your driver will pick you up for your scheduled airport transfer.
Tour End: This marks the end of your Istanbul adventure. We hope to see you again!
- Tour is suitable for all ages and family-friendly
- The itinerary order may change depending on operational needs or public holidays
- Tour operates in English (other languages available privately)
- Bosphorus lunch is on a moving boat, but in low season may be docked for comfort
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
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We had a stopover in Istanbul on the way back home from Umrah. We had good time in Istanbul and really liked this beautiful city. It has lots of sacred places but unfortunatelly we couldnt see much due to our short time. We will definitely come back to Turkey again.
The 4-day Istanbul tour was packed with culture, flavor, and unforgettable views. From the historic mosques to the bustling bazaars, every corner had something magical to offer. I especially enjoyed the Bosphorus Cruise, the sunset over the water was something I’ll never forget. Very smooth organization and great guides throughout.
Istanbul blew me away. The tour hit all the must see sights but also gave enough time to wander and soak it all in. Professional team, on-time pick-ups, and lovely hotel included. Would absolutely recommend it to first-time visitors.
Before we went to Umrah, we arranged short stay in Istanbul and we took the flight from Istanbul for our Umrah. We arranged our stay and tour with Travel Bazaar. Everything was smooth from begining to the end. pick ups were on time, hotel was great. By the way we stayed at Sokullupasa Hotel, has very good service and location. It was so close to Blue Bosque and we prayed our Jumu'ah in Blue Mosque. We had very good knowledgeable guide YASIN for History and Islam. Thanks to Office Team and Yasin.
سلام احب ان اتشكر مكتب بزار حيث اتاح سيد جوش كون الفرصالنا في هذا الوقت القصير ان نزور اغلب الاماكن في سطنبول حيث بداءنا رحلتنا من المساجد الى الاسواق والى كل المناطق المحيطا في سطنبول برغم من ان الوقت قصير لدينا لانااجازتنا كانت قصيرة لكننا استطعنا روءية جميع المواقع الجميلة في اسطنبول وذالك بمساعددت ترفل بزار شكر اجزيلة اتمنى لكم ان تجربو هذا البرنامج الللمتع
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