Istanbul Land Only Package

5 Days | 4 Nights

Package Overview

Experience the best of Istanbul with our comprehensive 5-day land services package. This tour includes all transportation, guided tours, and entrance fees to Istanbul's top attractions without accommodations, allowing you to choose your own hotel based on your preferences and budget.

Explore the historical treasures of Istanbul, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, visit the Asian side, and discover the charming Princes Islands with our expert guides who will bring the rich history and culture of this magnificent city to life.

Highlights:

  • Explore the historic wonders of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace
  • Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise with views of both European and Asian sides of Istanbul
  • Visit the famous Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar for an authentic shopping experience
  • Discover the charming Princes Islands with an electric car tour
  • Explore Camlica Hill on the Asian side of Istanbul for panoramic city views
  • Private airport transfers and transportation throughout your stay
  • Professional English-speaking guides to enhance your experience

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul. Our representative will meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city at your own pace.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 2: Istanbul – Full Day Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, join our guided tour to the historic sites of Istanbul. Visit the Hippodrome, an ancient chariot racing stadium, the magnificent Topkapi Palace which served as the main residence of Ottoman sultans, the architectural marvel of St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), the stunning Blue Mosque with its six minarets, and the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 3: Istanbul – Full Day Tour including Bosphorus Cruise

Following breakfast, your tour begins with a visit to the colorful and aromatic Spice Bazaar. Then enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise on a shared boat, sailing along the waterway separating Europe and Asia, with beautiful views of Ottoman palaces, wooden villas, and impressive fortresses. In the afternoon, cross over the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul and visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views of the city. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4: Istanbul – Full Day Princes Islands Tour

After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the public boat from Istanbul to the Princes Islands, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival, enjoy an electric car tour of the island, admiring the beautiful Ottoman wooden houses mostly from the 19th century. The island, formerly called Prinkipo (meaning "Princes"), offers fresh air from the pine trees on the slopes of the hills. After the guided tour, enjoy about an hour of free time to stroll along the Marmara Sea, taste famous ice cream, delicious Lokma dessert, or simply relax with a Turkish coffee or tea at a local cafe. After your free time, meet your guide at a designated point near the pier for the boat ride back to Istanbul. Transfer back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, the rest of the day is free at leisure until your departure transfer to the airport for your next destination.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Inclusions

  • ✓ Meals as per itinerary with code letters (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • ✓ Return airport transfers on Private basis
  • ✓ Boat ticket for Princes Island and tour with electric vehicle
  • ✓ Professional English-Speaking Guidance on tour days
  • ✓ Sightseeings as per itinerary on SIC (Group Tours) basis with entrance fees for mentioned places
  • ✓ Local Taxes

Exclusions

  • ✗ Flights
  • ✗ Accommodations
  • ✗ Personal expenses
  • ✗ Drinks at meals
  • ✗ Tips and portrage at hotels
  • ✗ Tips to the driver and the guide

Important Notes

  • ❗ Official Holidays and Religious Festivals: Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed
  • ❗ Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • ❗ Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • ❗ Beylerbeyi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace are closed on Mondays
  • ❗ Please consider dress code for tours: comfortable shoes, cotton clothes or heavy coats for winter. Shorts are not allowed when entering mosques, and please bring a scarf for visiting Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
  • ❗ If you have a tour and need to check-out on the same day for airport transfer, please check out before your tour
  • ❗ Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time for tours and transfers
  • ❗ SIC tours dates & times may change, and pick-up times may be adjusted based on weather conditions or other factors

Package Prices

Number of Travelers Price Per Person (EUR)
2 Adults €549
4 Adults €499
6 Adults €479
Child (03-05 years) €209
Child (05.99-10.99 years) €429