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Istanbul Package (3 Nights / 4 Days)

Istanbul 4 days / 3 nights Tour code: ART-1019
4 daysDuration
12Max. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
YesFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

The ideal short package for first-time visitors: discover the essence of the city with a Bosphorus cruise, the Spice Bazaar and free time.

A three-night essentials package for first-time visitors and anyone wanting a short city break. Airport meet and greet, a central hotel with breakfast, a guided Bosphorus cruise and all transfers are included in one price.

Day two moves between the aromas of the Spice Bazaar and the two shores of the Bosphorus, ending with the city panorama from Çamlıca Hill. Day three is entirely free: join the half-day Old City tour, or set the time aside for shopping or a hammam.

It is the most popular starter package for couples, business travellers extending a trip and families visiting for the first time who want the essence of Istanbul in a short stay.

Highlights

  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Spice Bazaar
  • Rumeli Fortress
  • Ottoman Relics (optional)

Itinerary · 4 days / 3 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul3 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.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet 45 min
Day 1Hotel

First Evening at Your Hotel

The first evening is free so you can rest after your journey. Your guide shares recommendations for halal restaurants within walking distance and an easy evening stroll around Sultanahmet or Taksim. The next day's pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet
Day 2Guided 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 3Free day

Free Day or Optional Old City Tour

The day is yours. Those who wish join the half-day Ottoman and Byzantine Relics tour starting at 09:00 (USD 55 per person: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar). Other ideas: Galata Tower and İstiklal Street, shopping at İstinye Park, or the Bosphorus dinner cruise in the evening (USD 65).

Breakfast
Day 4Departure 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)$350
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)$450
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)$1,090
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children)$2,240
per family

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye 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★: Grand Halic Hotel / Richmond Istanbul Taksim / Titanic Comfort Şişli
5★: Rixos Pera Istanbul / CVK Park Bosphorus / Elite World Istanbul

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

Optional Add-ons

Half-day Ottoman & Byzantine Relics tour+$55 per person
Bosphorus dinner cruise with show+$65 per person
Historic hammam: scrub, foam & oil massage+$60 per person
Turkish Night: dinner, folklore & whirling dervishes+$70 per person
Vialand theme park ticket & transfer+$45 per person

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • 3 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: Half-day Bosphorus cruise and Spice Bazaar
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • Open-buffet breakfast at the hotel (lunch not included)
  • 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
  • Old City tour (optional, USD 55)

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Hagia Sophia3Blue Mosque4Topkapi Palace5Grand Bazaar6Ortaköy7Beylerbeyi Palace8Çamlıca Hill

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet with a name board at international arrivals, Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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
  • The Bosphorus boat has indoor and open-deck seating; a windbreaker is advised in winter
  • 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.
  • Child policy: 0-5 free, 6-11 discounted. Hotel options: 5* (Holiday Inn Old City, Grand Cevahir), 4* (Grand Anka, Carlton, Marmaray), 3* (City Wall, Green Anka).

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

Yes, 24/7. Our driver tracks your flight and there is no extra charge for delays.

Yes, extra nights at a 4* hotel cost roughly 45–60 USD per person per night.

Sultanahmet/Fatih for the historic sites and a quiet family atmosphere; Taksim for nightlife and shopping. Most Gulf families prefer Fatih.

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