The domes and minarets of Istanbul’s old city, seen from the water

Turkey · 3 nights, 4 days

Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus

from ₹49,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Istanbul

About this trip

Three nights in Istanbul, staying in the old quarter of Sultanahmet. A guided day at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, then the Spice Bazaar and a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus.

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Length
3 nights, 4 days
Route
Istanbul

Turkey at a glance

  • Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct Spring and autumn
  • e-Visa or visa centre Depends on your other visas
  • Honeymoon
  • Heritage
  • City break

Highlights

  • Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia UNESCO
  • Topkapi Palace & harem
  • Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
  • Bosphorus sunset cruise
  • Dolmabahce Palace

Route

  1. Istanbul
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Istanbul

    You land at Istanbul Airport and we transfer you to your hotel in Sultanahmet.

    • Transfer from the airport
    • Evening walk around Sultanahmet Square
    • Night view of the Blue Mosque from outside

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Sultanahmet Historic Quarter

    A day in Sultanahmet, the old heart of the city: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern.

    • Inside the Blue Mosque
    • Hagia Sophia (UNESCO)
    • Topkapi Palace & the Imperial Harem
    • Basilica Cistern
    • Shopping & lunch at the Grand Bazaar (own cost)

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Bosphorus & Modern Istanbul

    Cruise the strait that splits two continents, then explore the grandeur of the Ottomans.

    • Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)
    • Sunset cruise on the Bosphorus
    • Dolmabahce Palace
    • Neighbourhood walk through Besiktas & Ortakoy

    Meals:Breakfast

  4. Day 4:Departure

    Breakfast, then we drive you to Istanbul Airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Transfer to Istanbul Airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Istanbul city tour
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Airport transfers
  • English-speaking guide

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Turkey visa or e-visa
  • Museum fees beyond inclusions
  • Personal expenses

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Sail before or after this trip. We put the cruise, the flights between and a hotel night near the port in one quote, and apply for your visa.

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders with a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa can get Turkey’s e-visa online; others apply for a visa through the visa centre, by appointment. We apply for either for you; the embassy decides.

When is the best time to go?

April to June and September to October are best. July and August are hot and busy on the coast; winter can bring snow to Cappadocia.

Can you change this trip?

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