Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com4-Day Istanbul City Stay Package
If this is your first time to Istanbul and you want to see all the highlights of this amazing city at a leisurely pace, this is the tour for you. This four-day stay will take you to the palaces of Topkapi and dolmabahce, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and there's even time for shopping in the Grand Bazaar to pickup a souvenir or two.
Day 1:
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel, day at leisure.
Day 2 (B, L):
Sightseeing Tour of Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophia, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.
Day 3 (B):
Enjoy a half-day tour of Dolmabahce Palace or a cruise on the Bosphorous depending on weather conditions. Explore the city during a free afternoon. In the evening you can choose to attend an optional dinner including Turkish belly and folk dancing.
Day 4 (B):
After breakfast transfer to Istanbul Airport or Port.
Please advise your arrival details at time of booking
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Tour options:
Lamps at the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Airport/Port pickup and drop-off
- 3 nights accommodation in a first class hotel
- Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise your arrival details at time of booking
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Blue Mosque
One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds is the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque). A superb creation in classical Turkish architectural style, it stands with 6 towering minarets and 260 windows that illuminate its vast main chamber which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia
One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world, Aya Sofya Museum was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to absorb the serenity and admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
Topkapi Palace
Many people consider it one of the most unique places in the world, as well as being the world's largest and oldest Palace. It is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire.
Grand Bazaar
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets with 58 streets and over 4000 shops. Shop like traders have over the century in this bazaar that is well known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spice and carpets.
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace was the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons, famous with its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and a chandelier weighing 4.5 tonnes.
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