Private Istanbul City Tour Package: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Overview
Private Istanbul City Tour Package: 4 Days, 3 Nights
This all-inclusive package gives you a complete first look at Istanbul, with hotel accommodation included. You stay in a carefully selected hotel while exploring the city's long history and lively culture.
Over three nights and four days everything is arranged for you: your hotel stay with daily breakfast, a full-day guided Old City tour, a Bosphorus cruise, lunch on tour days, entrance tickets and airport transfers. A professional guide and a personal travel assistant look after you, with photo stops at iconic locations and a taste of local food and culture, so you can simply relax and enjoy the trip.
Tour Info
Choose your hotels
A middle-class hotel is included in this package. If you wish another hotel, we can change it: choose it below and only the price difference is added. Availability is confirmed with you.
Choose your check-in date to see the exact prices for your dates.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
You arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), where our team welcomes you and takes you by private transfer to your hotel in central Istanbul, a middle-class hotel from our selection, confirmed with you in advance. After check-in the rest of the day is free to rest after your flight, stop at a nearby cafe or explore the area.
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport
- Private airport transfer to your hotel
- Hotel check-in and welcome assistance
- Free time to relax or explore locally
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast you join a full-day guided Old City tour from 09:00 to 17:00 through the historic heart of Istanbul. You see the city's most famous Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Your guide explains the city's cultural heritage, and there is free time along the way for photos, shopping and local experiences.
- 09:00 - Hotel pick-up and departure
- 10:00 - Hagia Sophia
- 11:30 - Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
- 13:00 - Lunch break
- 14:00 - Topkapi Palace
- 16:00 - Free time at the Grand Bazaar
- 17:00 - Return to your hotel; free evening
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Bosphorus Cruise and City Exploration
After breakfast you set out on a full-day Bosphorus cruise and city tour from 09:00 to 17:00, seeing Istanbul between two continents. Highlights include Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, the waterfront Ottoman mansions and panoramic views from the water. There is free time for photos, local cafes and shopping.
- 09:00 - Hotel pick-up and departure
- 10:00 - Bosphorus cruise
- 12:00 - Panoramic Bosphorus sightseeing
- 13:00 - Lunch break
- 14:30 - Dolmabahce area and free exploration
- 16:00 - Shopping and photo stops
- 17:00 - Return to your hotel; free evening
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast you check out of your hotel and our team transfers you to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight. This is the end of our services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓3 Nights Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast – a Middle-Class Hotel from Our Selection, Confirmed by Availability and with Your Approval
- ✓Lunch on Guided Tour Days
- ✓Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off Transfers
- ✓Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
- ✓Entrance Tickets to Listed Attractions
- ✓Bosphorus Cruise
- ✓Transportation During Tours in a Comfortable Vehicle
- ✓All Local Taxes and Service Charges
- ✕International Flights
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Dinners
- ✕Optional Tours and Activities
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Tips for Guide and Driver
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Istanbul city tour package for 4 days: what you need to know
This private four-day package is a complete first look at Istanbul with the hotel included, from $699 per person. You get three nights in a central middle-class hotel from our selection with daily breakfast, private airport transfers, a full-day guided Old City tour, a full-day Bosphorus cruise and city tour, lunch on tour days, entrance tickets to the listed attractions and transport during the tours. International flights and dinners are not included.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 days, 3 nights |
| Price | from $699 per person |
| Hotel | 3 nights with breakfast, a middle-class central hotel, confirmed with your approval |
| Included | Airport transfers, Old City tour, Bosphorus cruise, lunch on tour days, entrance tickets, local taxes |
| Not included | International flights, dinners, optional tours, travel insurance, tips |
Is 4 days enough for Istanbul?
For a first visit, four days with two full guided days is a good start. Day one is for arriving and settling in, day two covers the Old City, day three the Bosphorus side of the city, and day four is your departure. You see the essential landmarks with a guide and still have evenings free to explore restaurants and neighbourhoods on your own. If you want more free time or extra experiences, the 6- and 8-day packages below add them.
What does the 4-day itinerary include?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival at Istanbul Airport, private transfer, hotel check-in, free time |
| Day 2 | Full-day Old City tour, 09:00 to 17:00: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Full-day Bosphorus cruise and city tour, 09:00 to 17:00: Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, waterfront mansions |
| Day 4 | Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Istanbul Airport |
Which Istanbul package should you choose?
| Istanbul package | What is added | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| This package | Old City and Bosphorus, 3 nights | $699 per person |
| Premium Istanbul package, 6 days | Private city tour by car, dinner cruise, a free day | $1,050 per person |
| Ultimate Istanbul package, 8 days | Adds the Princes' Islands and more free time | $1,499 per person |
| All-inclusive Istanbul package, 10 days | Adds a two-continent food tour | $1,750 per person |
If you would rather build your own days, compare the private guide for 1 to 3 days from $199 per group per day.
What can you add to the package?
Evenings and day one are free, which is a good time for extras:
| Optional extra | Price from |
|---|---|
| Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show | $90 |
| Whirling Dervish ceremony | $60 |
| Istanbul street food tour | $90 |
| Grand Bazaar and Spice Market shopping tour | $90 per person |
Which hotel do you stay in?
A central middle-class hotel from our selection, confirmed by availability and with your approval before you travel. Central location matters in Istanbul, because it keeps travel time short on the touring days and puts restaurants within walking distance in the evening.
Which days should you avoid for the Old City tour?
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar on Sundays, so tell us your dates and we will check the Old City day does not fall on a closing day. Museums and bazaars also close on 1 January and during the religious holidays.
When is the best time for an Istanbul city break?
April to June and September to November bring mild weather for walking and cruising. Summer is busy and warm; winter is quieter, with shorter queues and lower crowds at the main sights.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, a scarf for women and covered shoulders and knees for the mosques, a light jacket for the Bosphorus cruise, and cash or a card for dinners and shopping.
How do you book?
Choose your dates on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp with your arrival and departure flights. We confirm your hotel with your approval and send the plan in writing; you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Istanbul tours and our Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book the package now and pay later?
Yes. The package is booked on Book Now, Pay Later terms, so you reserve your dates first and pay later. Cancellation is free of charge up to 7 days before your arrival, with a full refund; cancellations within 7 days are not refundable. Send us your dates and the number of travellers and we confirm the hotel and the guided days with you before anything is final.
Are museum tickets included in the tours?
Yes. Entrance tickets to the attractions listed on the two guided days are included, together with lunch on both tour days and the Bosphorus cruise. On the Old City day that means Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, with the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar, which are free to enter. Tickets for anything you visit on your own in your free time are not included.
Is the price the same for individual and group bookings?
The price is per person, from $699, and is based on at least two travellers sharing a room. A single traveller can book the same package with a single room at a different price. For three or more travellers, families or larger groups, contact us with your dates: we confirm the room set-up and quote the price for your group.
What kind of hotel is included in the 4-day Istanbul package?
You stay 3 nights with daily breakfast in a middle-class hotel in central Istanbul, chosen from our selection. We confirm the hotel by availability and only with your approval before the trip, so you know where you sleep before you travel. If you would like a different hotel category, ask us when you book; the price changes with the hotel.
Is 4 days enough to see Istanbul?
For a first visit, yes. Day 1 is your arrival and private transfer, day 2 is a full guided day in the Old City with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, day 3 is a Bosphorus cruise with Dolmabahce and Ortakoy, and day 4 is your transfer to the airport. The evenings are free for dinner, Galata or a rooftop view.
What time do the guided days start and end?
Both guided days run from 09:00 to 17:00, with pick-up at your hotel, a lunch break and return to your hotel, so your evenings stay free. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar on Sundays; if your Old City day falls on one of those days, your guide changes the order of the visits so you still see the main sights.
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