3 Night Istanbul City Tour
The 3-Night Istanbul Tour, designed to explore the city’s mesmerizing skyline, history, and flavors, offers a program that will surprise both first-time visitors and those who claim, “I know this city.” With comfortable hotel accommodation, guided walks, and a balance of free time, you can fully feel the spirit of Istanbul in a short time.
Your tour begins on the first evening with check-in at your hotel, followed by a welcome walk with a view of the Bosphorus. Together with your guide, you will embark on a short introductory tour illuminated by the city’s night lights, where you will hear the first stories about Istanbul's history and neighborhood culture. For guests who wish, an additional Bosphorus-view dinner enriched with local mezes and fresh seafood can also be organized.
The second day is dedicated to the enchanting atmosphere of the Historic Peninsula. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will stroll among the city's iconic structures and embark on a deep historical journey from Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire. The itinerary is carefully arranged to include photo breaks, indoor visits, and a balanced free time for you to explore at your leisure.
Hagia Sophia
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Topkapi Palace outer courtyards
Sultanahmet Square and the Hippodrome area
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Galata Bridge area
In the afternoon, you can shop for souvenirs at the bazaars or take short breaks with Turkish coffee or tea. For the evening, a traditional Turkish night enriched with folk music and oriental shows can be organized (extra) for guests who desire. The third day continues with a boat tour allowing you to see both sides of the Bosphorus and a discovery of modern Istanbul. As your guide narrates the stories of the mansions, palaces, and bridges, you will enjoy a view of both the European and Asian shores from the water.
Bosphorus Tour (panoramic boat trip)
Dolmabahçe Palace exterior and photo break
Ortaköy Square with a kumpir–waffle break
Galata Tower area and Karaköy streets
Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square
During your remaining free time for the day, you can go shopping, visit museums, or lose yourself in the back streets of Istanbul. For the final evening, a pleasant walk or coffee break where you can watch the sunset over the Bosphorus is recommended. Transportation between the hotel and designated points, professional Turkish guiding, and the activities listed in the program are included throughout the tour. The 3-Night Istanbul Tour provides an unforgettable Istanbul experience that invites you to return by making the most of your limited time.
Hagia Sophia
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Topkapi Palace outer courtyards
Sultanahmet Square and the Hippodrome area
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Galata Bridge area
In the afternoon, you can shop for souvenirs at the bazaars or take short breaks with Turkish coffee or tea. For the evening, a traditional Turkish night enriched with folk music and oriental shows can be organized (extra) for guests who desire. The third day continues with a boat tour allowing you to see both sides of the Bosphorus and a discovery of modern Istanbul. As your guide narrates the stories of the mansions, palaces, and bridges, you will enjoy a view of both the European and Asian shores from the water.
Bosphorus Tour (panoramic boat trip)
Dolmabahçe Palace exterior and photo break
Ortaköy Square with a kumpir–waffle break
Galata Tower area and Karaköy streets
Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square
During your remaining free time for the day, you can go shopping, visit museums, or lose yourself in the back streets of Istanbul. For the final evening, a pleasant walk or coffee break where you can watch the sunset over the Bosphorus is recommended. Transportation between the hotel and designated points, professional Turkish guiding, and the activities listed in the program are included throughout the tour. The 3-Night Istanbul Tour provides an unforgettable Istanbul experience that invites you to return by making the most of your limited time.
Accommodation and hotel information: The hotel where you will stay for 3 nights will be selected in a central location that allows easy access to touristic areas in Istanbul; room types generally consist of double, twin, or triple rooms upon request. Check-in time at the hotel is typically around 14:00, and check-out time is around 12:00; the hotel offers a buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, daily room cleaning, lobby services, and optional paid services (mini bar, room service, etc.).
Transportation arrangements: Airport-hotel-airport transfers within the tour program will be organized according to your arrival and departure flight times; safe and comfortable transport will be provided by a private transfer vehicle or designated services. Whether city transportation is included in the tour price will be specifically stated in the program; meeting and departure points will be pre-announced for each day, either at the hotel lobby or a central square, and details will be reiterated by the guide at the beginning of the tour.
Included and excluded services: The tour price generally includes accommodation, daily breakfast, in some cases certain meals (lunch/dinner), professional guiding services, and entrance fees to museums/sights specified in the program. Personal expenses, optional extracurricular tours, some special museum or event entry tickets, lunch/dinner (if outside the package) and drinks are not included in the price; these items will be optionally paid during the tour as informed by the guide.
Tour program flow: Throughout the 3-night Istanbul tour, there is a designated sightseeing plan for each day; historical and cultural sites (Historical Peninsula, Bosphorus line, museums, etc.) are generally visited in the morning, followed by free time and suitable intervals for shopping in the afternoon. In the evening, optional activities such as a Bosphorus boat tour, Turkish night, live music, or various entertainment programs may be offered; the daily schedule and meeting times will be shared in detail by the guide on the first day of the tour.
Payment, cancellation, and refund conditions: To reserve the tour, a specific percentage of the total tour cost (for example, 30-40%) is usually requested as a deposit; the remaining amount will be collected a certain period (for example, 7-10 days) before the tour start date. Cancellation and refund conditions vary according to the cancellation date; cancellations made by a specific date may receive a large portion or full refund, while last-minute cancellations may incur a certain deduction, and these conditions are detailed in the contract.
Required documents and rules: A valid identity card is required for Turkish citizens, and a passport is mandatory for foreign guests; it is recommended to use a Museum Card for visits to museums and sites, and eligible guests can obtain discounts or unlimited entry advantages with this card. Dress codes apply for visits to mosques and sacred places, such as clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and headscarves for women; additionally, tour insurance, health and travel guarantees, as well as a 24/7 support line for emergencies and agency contact numbers will be communicated to guests beforehand in the tour documents.
Transportation arrangements: Airport-hotel-airport transfers within the tour program will be organized according to your arrival and departure flight times; safe and comfortable transport will be provided by a private transfer vehicle or designated services. Whether city transportation is included in the tour price will be specifically stated in the program; meeting and departure points will be pre-announced for each day, either at the hotel lobby or a central square, and details will be reiterated by the guide at the beginning of the tour.
Included and excluded services: The tour price generally includes accommodation, daily breakfast, in some cases certain meals (lunch/dinner), professional guiding services, and entrance fees to museums/sights specified in the program. Personal expenses, optional extracurricular tours, some special museum or event entry tickets, lunch/dinner (if outside the package) and drinks are not included in the price; these items will be optionally paid during the tour as informed by the guide.
Tour program flow: Throughout the 3-night Istanbul tour, there is a designated sightseeing plan for each day; historical and cultural sites (Historical Peninsula, Bosphorus line, museums, etc.) are generally visited in the morning, followed by free time and suitable intervals for shopping in the afternoon. In the evening, optional activities such as a Bosphorus boat tour, Turkish night, live music, or various entertainment programs may be offered; the daily schedule and meeting times will be shared in detail by the guide on the first day of the tour.
Payment, cancellation, and refund conditions: To reserve the tour, a specific percentage of the total tour cost (for example, 30-40%) is usually requested as a deposit; the remaining amount will be collected a certain period (for example, 7-10 days) before the tour start date. Cancellation and refund conditions vary according to the cancellation date; cancellations made by a specific date may receive a large portion or full refund, while last-minute cancellations may incur a certain deduction, and these conditions are detailed in the contract.
Required documents and rules: A valid identity card is required for Turkish citizens, and a passport is mandatory for foreign guests; it is recommended to use a Museum Card for visits to museums and sites, and eligible guests can obtain discounts or unlimited entry advantages with this card. Dress codes apply for visits to mosques and sacred places, such as clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and headscarves for women; additionally, tour insurance, health and travel guarantees, as well as a 24/7 support line for emergencies and agency contact numbers will be communicated to guests beforehand in the tour documents.
Comfortable walking shoes
Seasonal clothing and a light jacket
ID or passport and travel documents
Cash and credit cards
Personal medications and basic hygiene items
Phone, charger, and power bank
Seasonal clothing and a light jacket
ID or passport and travel documents
Cash and credit cards
Personal medications and basic hygiene items
Phone, charger, and power bank
What's Included
Airport–hotel–airport transfers
3 nights accommodation in the city center (room + breakfast)
Panoramic city tour with a professional Turkish-speaking guide
Visits to Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and the Hippodrome
Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar visits
Bosphorus evening boat tour without dinner or optional dinner boat tour
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites specified in the program (some may be extra)
Travel insurance and agency assistance services throughout the tour
3 nights accommodation in the city center (room + breakfast)
Panoramic city tour with a professional Turkish-speaking guide
Visits to Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and the Hippodrome
Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar visits
Bosphorus evening boat tour without dinner or optional dinner boat tour
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites specified in the program (some may be extra)
Travel insurance and agency assistance services throughout the tour
Not Included
Airline tickets and airport taxes
Lunch and dinner, as well as extra drinks
Personal expenses and hotel minibar usage
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Travel health insurance
Tips given to the guide and driver
Lunch and dinner, as well as extra drinks
Personal expenses and hotel minibar usage
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Travel health insurance
Tips given to the guide and driver