Private Ultimate Istanbul Tour Package 8 Days 7 Nights
Overview
Private Ultimate Istanbul Tour Package 8 Days 7 Nights
This all-inclusive Istanbul package combines comfortable hotel accommodation with guided sightseeing, Bosphorus cruises and time to enjoy the city on your own. You stay in a carefully selected central hotel, Hilton Hotels or similar, and airport transfers, hotel pick-ups and a personal travel assistant are arranged for you.
You explore the Old City with its Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, cruise the Bosphorus between two continents, choose your own route on a private city tour by car, spend an evening on a Bosphorus dinner cruise and take a day trip to the Princes' Islands. Entrance tickets to the attractions visited, photo stops at iconic locations and local food and culture are part of the experience.
A free day near the end of the trip leaves room for shopping and relaxing, with an optional traditional Turkish hammam and spa.
Tour Info
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 carefully selected Hilton Hotels property or a similar premium hotel. 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 - Full-Day Private Istanbul City Tour
This private tour by car is fully flexible. Before the tour you choose the places you would like to see, such as Galata Tower, Balat, Karakoy, Ortakoy, Taksim, Dolmabahce Palace, the Old City and the Bosphorus viewpoints. You can spend as long as you like at each stop while your private driver waits nearby.
Suggested routes:
- Popular Instagram Route: Galata Tower, Karakoy, Balat, Fener, Ortakoy and the Bosphorus viewpoints
- Luxury Istanbul Experience: Dolmabahce Palace, Bebek, Ortakoy, the Bosphorus coast, Galataport and Nisantasi
- Mixed City Highlights: Old City, Galata, Taksim, Balat, the Bosphorus and the Asian Side
You can also build your own route before or during the tour around your interests, shopping plans, photo stops or sightseeing wishes.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 - Free Day and Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
After breakfast the day is yours to spend at your own pace: shopping, local cafes, sightseeing or simply exploring. You can visit well-known shopping districts, traditional bazaars, modern malls and quieter local corners of the city before the evening program begins.
In the evening you join a Bosphorus dinner cruise from 19:00 to 23:30, with dinner, live entertainment, music performances and night views of Istanbul as you sail between the European and Asian shores.
- 10:00 - Free morning and personal exploration
- 13:00 - Shopping and relaxing
- 19:00 - Hotel pick-up for the dinner cruise
- 20:00 - Bosphorus dinner cruise
- 21:00 - Live shows and entertainment
- 23:30 - Return to your hotel
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 - Princes' Islands Tour
A full-day trip to the Princes' Islands. After hotel pick-up you cross the Sea of Marmara by ferry and have free time on Buyukada to walk its streets, stop at seaside cafes and enjoy the island views, away from the bustle of the city. Lunch and return transfers are included.
- 09:00 - Hotel pick-up
- 10:00 - Ferry departure from Istanbul
- 11:30 - Panoramic cruise across the Sea of Marmara
- 12:30 - Arrival at Buyukada
- 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant
- 14:00 - Free time to explore the island and take photos
- 16:30 - Return ferry to Istanbul
- 18:00 - Hotel drop-off; free evening
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 - Free Day and Optional Turkish Hammam
A free day in Istanbul at your own pace: explore local cafes, shopping streets and hidden corners, or simply relax before your departure. If you wish, you can book an optional traditional Turkish hammam and spa session for an authentic Ottoman-style wellness experience.
- 10:00 - Free morning
- 13:00 - Optional shopping and local exploration
- 16:00 - Optional Turkish hammam and spa
- 20:00 - Free evening in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 - Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast at your hotel you are transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) for your departure flight. This is the end of our services.
Important Notes
Prices per person (without hotel)
- Adult: from $510
$630 - Child: from $130
$510
The package price does not include hotels. Choose your hotel for each city on this page and its price for your dates is added; you can also book the package without hotel. Prices are per person based on a minimum of two travellers.
Hotel options
You stay at a Hilton Hotels property or a similar premium hotel of the same category (4-5 star), depending on availability and your travel dates. Hotels are carefully selected in central Istanbul, with easy access to the main sights, restaurants, shopping areas and transport. Other room categories and hotel upgrades are available on request.
Good to know
- Accommodation: 4-5 star hotels (Hilton or similar)
- Best Season: June, July and August
- Tour Type: All-inclusive Istanbul package, 8 days
- Meals: Daily breakfast; lunch on tour days
- Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic
- Group Size: Private, or group tour of 2-15 people
- Transfers: Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Guide: Included on all tours
- Departure From: Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Arrival City: Istanbul
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓Old City Tour
- ✓Airport Transfers
- ✓Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
- ✓VIP City Tour by Car
- ✓Princes' Islands Tour
- ✓Professional Tour Assistance
- ✓English-Speaking Guide
- ✓Transportation During Tours
- ✓Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- ✓All Local Taxes and Service Charges
- ✕Hotel Accommodation (optional – you can add it if you wish)
- ✕Dinners
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Optional Turkish Hammam and Spa
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.