Explore over two thousand years of history with all-inclusive Istanbul package tours: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel and airport transfers handled for you.
Every package below covers Istanbul's must-see UNESCO landmarks — the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar — with accommodation and private transfers arranged by our local team. Pick a duration that fits your trip and request a free quote in minutes.
A fast-paced introduction to Istanbul's Old City: the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar, plus the ancient Hippodrome with its Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine, finishing at the Blue Mosque.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise, with accommodation and airport transfers included.
A relaxed two-day exploration of Istanbul's most distinctive landmarks, almost fully inclusive (dinners and personal expenses excluded). A great fit for travelers with a short layover who still want to see the city properly.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel stay and airport transfers included.
A fun three-day excursion covering Istanbul's most distinctive locations almost in full (dinners and personal expenses excluded). Ideal for first-time visitors who want both the historic peninsula and the Bosphorus shoreline.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel stay and airport transfers included.
An extended four-day version of our popular Istanbul itinerary, with extra time to slow down, browse the Grand Bazaar and the spice market, and enjoy a more relaxed pace through the Old City and along the Bosphorus.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel stay and airport transfers included.
Our most comprehensive Istanbul itinerary: five days and four nights to fully explore the city's cultural tapestry, with professionally led tours covering both the historic peninsula and the Bosphorus shoreline at a relaxed, captivating pace.
Highlights: Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, a Golden Horn cruise, a Bosphorus cruise, views of Rumeli Fortress from the sea, and Pierre Loti Hill.
More Istanbul itineraries (6 to 40+ days) are available — browse all tour packages from Istanbul or build a custom itinerary.
A quick guide to picking the right length of stay, based on what travelers most often ask us.
If you have under 24 hours in Istanbul, the 1 Day 1 Night Tour hits the Old City essentials — Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque — without wasted time.
Most first-time travelers choose the 3 Day or 4 Day package: enough time for the major sites plus the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise at a comfortable pace.
The 5 Day Package is our best seller for history enthusiasts, adding the Golden Horn cruise, Rumeli Fortress and Pierre Loti Hill to the classic landmarks.
Heading on to Cappadocia or Ephesus afterward? Start with a 2 Day Istanbul stay, then check our multi-city Turkey packages.
Romantic add-ons like a Bosphorus sunset cruise pair well with the 3–4 day packages — ask us to include one when you request a quote.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer mild weather and smaller crowds at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace — our most recommended seasons.
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Professionally led tours through the historic peninsula and Bosphorus shoreline.
Istanbul package tours from The History Travel Agency are designed for travelers who want to explore thousands of years of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history without organizing every detail themselves. Each package bundles accommodation, airport transfers and a guided visit to Istanbul's signature landmarks: the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar, along with the Hippodrome's Egyptian Obelisk and the Column of Constantine.
Whether you have a single overnight layover or a full week to spend, our 1 to 5+ day Istanbul tour packages can be tailored to your schedule. Longer itineraries add a Bosphorus cruise, the Golden Horn, views of the Rumeli Fortress from the sea, and the panoramic Pierre Loti Hill. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote and a custom itinerary built around your travel dates.