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Eid in Istanbul Family Package (7 Days)

Istanbul 7 days / 6 nights Tour code: ART-1260
7 daysDuration
8Max. group
AR · EN · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
NoFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

Eid in Istanbul for families: Eid prayer at the Blue Mosque or Eyup Sultan, Eid breakfast at the hotel, guaranteed hotels, a private vehicle and a family programme.

A six-night package for families who want to spend Eid in Istanbul without the stress of planning. You arrive on the eve of Eid, pray on Eid morning at the Blue Mosque or Eyüp Sultan and continue the day with an Eid breakfast at the hotel.

The following days cover the Old City, the Bosphorus cruise and, for the children, Vialand or Büyükada; one day is entirely for Eid shopping with your driver at your disposal for six hours. An Eid family dinner with a Bosphorus view can be added on request.

Hotels are chosen in Sultanahmet and Fatih within walking distance of the mosques; as places fill early during Eid, early booking and a 50% deposit apply.

Highlights

  • Eid prayer at the Blue Mosque
  • Eyüp Sultan
  • Pierre Loti
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Vialand or Büyükada
  • Eid shopping

Itinerary · 7 days / 6 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul6 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 45 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number. Arrival on the eve of Eid; Eid sweets are offered at your hotel and the morning transfer time for Eid prayer is confirmed.

4★ / 5★ aile odası · Sultanahmet – Fatih 45 min
Day 2Guided tour

Eid Prayer & Eyüp Sultan

On Eid morning a 06:00 transfer to the Blue Mosque (or Eyüp Sultan if you prefer) for Eid prayer, followed by an Eid breakfast at the hotel. At 11:00 the Eyüp Sultan Mosque and tomb, then the Pierre Loti cable car for the Golden Horn view; Miniatürk and rest in the afternoon. In the evening an Eid dinner at a Bosphorus-view restaurant (optional, USD 240 for 6).

Breakfast 7 hours
Day 3Guided tour

Old City: Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage

Depart at 08:30 with your guide for Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit Topkapı Palace including the Harem and the Sacred Relics rooms. The day ends with free time among the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar; walking distances are short and stroller-friendly.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours
Day 4Guided tour

Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

Pickup at 09:00 and a short drive to Eminönü, where you first explore the Spice Bazaar with its stalls of spices, Turkish delight and nuts. A 1.5-hour cruise then takes you past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the wooden waterfront mansions. The afternoon ends with the panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side; feeding the seagulls from the boat is a favourite with children.

Breakfast 6 hours
Day 5Guided tour

Children's Day: Vialand or Büyükada

Depending on the family's choice, a full day at Vialand theme park (tickets included) or a ferry to Büyükada for cycling and the beach. Lunch is included with either option and your driver stays with you all day; back at the hotel around 18:00.

BreakfastLunch 9 hours
Day 6Free day

Free Day: Eid Shopping

Vehicle and driver are yours for 6 hours. Suggestions: shopping at Mall of Istanbul and İstinye Park, gold and gifts at the Grand Bazaar, children's clothing in Mahmutpaşa. In the afternoon Çamlıca Mosque and hill; in the evening the Eid festivities and Turkish delight tasting in Sultanahmet.

Breakfast
Day 7Departure transfer

Departure from Istanbul – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Istanbul Airport (IST) in about 45 min. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 45 min

Price Tiers

2 persons · 4★ (per person, Eid rate)€819
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)€1,058
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)€2,567
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children, 2 rooms)€5,235
per family

50% deposit (Eid period), balance 21 days before arrival Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Istanbul
4★ Sultanahmet: Ajwa Sultanahmet yakını – Armada Hotel / Legacy Ottoman / Grand Halic
5★: Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet / Hagia Sofia Mansions / CVK Park Bosphorus

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

Eid evening family dinner with Bosphorus view (6 persons)+€221 per group
Vialand theme park ticket & transfer+€41 per person
Bosphorus dinner cruise with show+€60 per person
Private yacht Bosphorus cruise (3 hours, up to 10 guests)+€414 per group
Private photographer (2 hours, 60 edited photos)+€166 per group

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with open-buffet breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) with Arabic/English-speaking driver on tour days
  • Licensed professional guide (Arabic or English) on tour days
  • Guided tours: Eid prayer transfer, Eyüp Sultan and Pierre Loti, Old City, Bosphorus cruise, Vialand or Büyükada (tickets included); 6-hour shopping driver
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • Lunches on tour days (3) and Eid breakfast at the hotel
  • 1 Turkish SIM card per person on arrival (10 GB data)
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support line and local assistance from our Istanbul office
  • All taxes and service charges (VAT included)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the programme
  • Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone)
  • Tips for guide and driver (suggested USD 5–10 per person per day)
  • Optional tours and extra activities
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Eid evening dinner (optional, USD 240 for 6)

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Hagia Sophia3Eyüp Sultan Mosque4Pierre Loti Hill5Ortaköy6Bosphorus Bridge7Çamlıca Hill8Büyükada9Sapanca Lake10Vialand Theme Park

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet with a name board by your Arabic-speaking driver at international arrivals, Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen.

Good to Know

  • Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
  • Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
  • Hotels and flights fill early during Eid; booking at least 45 days ahead is recommended
  • Mosques are very crowded on Eid morning; the 06:00 transfer secures a place in the front rows
  • The Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed on the first day of Eid; the programme is arranged accordingly
  • Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.
  • Valid for Eid al-Adha 2026 (26–29 May) and Eid al-Fitr 2027 dates. Family price 3,600 USD for six. Reserved with a 30 percent deposit.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque or the mosque nearest your hotel; the driver drops you an hour before and collects you afterwards. There are separate sections for ladies.

In Eid week hotels require non-refundable prepayment; your deposit guarantees your room block.

Yes, bookings for Eid al-Fitr 2027 (March) and Eid al-Adha 2027 (May) open 12 months ahead.

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