Overview
Explore the timeless beauty and rich history of Istanbul with our carefully curated 5-day tour, designed to immerse you in the city’s most iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and stunning landscapes. From ancient Byzantine wonders to the elegance of the Ottoman Empire, our tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating cities.
Welcome to Istanbul
- The Historic Heart of Istanbul
- A Scenic Journey Along the Bosphorus
- Free Day to Explore
- Farewell Istanbul
Itinerary
Airport – Hotel transfer by private minivan
• Hippodrome of Constantinople
• Sultan Ahmet Mosque
• German Fountain
• Hagia Sophia Museum
• Topkapı Palace Museum
• Basilica Cistern
Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultan Ahmet Square)
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square named Sultan Ahmet Square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.
Sultan Ahmet Mosque (The Blue Mosque)
The Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as The Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.
Hagia Sophia Museum (Ayasofya)
Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox Church, later an imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, from the date of its construction in 537 until 1453; it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931.
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword. The palace contained mosques, a hospital, and bakeries.
The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan)
One of the magnificent ancient buildings of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sofia. Constructed for Justinianus I, the Byzantium Emperor (527-565)
• Dolmabahçe Palace.
• Istanbul Naval Museum.
• Ortakoy Mosque.
• Rumelian Castle.
• Emirgan Park.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace is located in the Beşiktaş district on the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922.
Istanbul Naval Museum
The Naval Museum is one of the most eminent naval museums in Turkey. In terms of the richness of its collections, it is one of the preeminent museums in the World. The collection of the museum consists of approximately 20.000 objects.
Ortaköy Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque, officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii (Grand Imperial Mosque of Sultan Abdülmecid), built in 1856, it is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
Rumelian Castle
Rumelian Castle is a fortress located on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus. It gives the name of the quarter around it. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople.
Emirgan Park
It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. A special garden was established in Emirgan Park in the 1960s to revive the city’s tradition of tulip cultivation. Since 2005, an annual international tulip festival is organized here every April making the park attractive and very colorful with these flowers.
Guests are free to do whatever they wish to do or where ever they want to go by themselves. Vehicle and guide by order. If guest want to use vehicle or guide, they should pay extra for these services.
Hotel – Airport transfer by private minivan
Price Includes
- • 4-Nights accommodation at 4-star hotel
- • Breakfast
- • Air-conditioned private minivan
- • Highway and bridge fees
- • Drivers' expenses
- • Airport meet and greet service
Price Excludes
- • Museum entrance fees
- • Car parking fees
- • Tips to driver/guide
- • Lunch / Dinner
- • Personal expenses
- Expertly Guided Tours: Our professional guides will bring the history and culture of Istanbul to life, ensuring a deeply immersive experience.
- Comfort and Convenience: From private transfers to seamless itineraries, we take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy.
- Customized Experiences: Whether you’re a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or just looking for adventure, our tours are designed with flexibility and personalization in mind