Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
Breakfast + 1 Lunch
Guide Language
English
Availability
Year-Round
Hotel, breakfast, private airport transfers and an English-speaking guide everything arranged so you can simply enjoy Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Hotel, transfers and a full guided day are pre-arranged, so you can focus on the trip, not the logistics.
Tours run in small groups with a professional English-speaking guide for a more personal pace.
Choose double, single or triple occupancy, or ask us to reduce the hotel fee and book your own stay.
Reach our team by phone or email at any time before, during, and after your trip.
This Istanbul 3 Days 2 Nights package tour is built around one carefully planned guided day that takes in the city's Byzantine and Ottoman highlights, framed by a relaxed arrival and an easy departure. It suits couples, families and solo travellers who want the key sights covered without a rigid schedule.
We handle the hotel, breakfast, private airport transfers and an English-speaking guide, so you can spend your free time exploring Sultanahmet's cafés, the Grand Bazaar, or simply enjoying the Bosphorus view. The package runs year-round and can be extended with an optional Bosphorus dinner cruise.
A Byzantine church turned Ottoman mosque, famed for its dome and Byzantine mosaics — among the finest Roman-style architecture standing today.
17th-century masterpiece known for its six minarets and the blue Iznik tiles lining its interior walls.
Once the sporting and political heart of Constantinople; home to the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column.
One of the world's oldest covered markets, rich with handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
Home to 25 Ottoman sultans over four centuries, with the Royal Treasury, Chinese and Japanese porcelain, and palace gardens.
An early Byzantine gem built for Saints Sergius and Bacchus, with a quiet courtyard café.
Upon your arrival, our driver transfers you to your hotel. You'll receive a short orientation at reception and suggestions for how to spend your free time. Overnight in Istanbul.
08:30 — Pick-up from your hotel to begin a full day exploring Istanbul's old city.
17:00 — Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel (before 12:00) and transfer to the airport or port according to your departure details.
Local touring may include a brief shopping stop where timing allows. This is optional and never takes priority over the core itinerary.
Based on this itinerary's pace, inclusions and season-round availability, here's what tends to work best for travellers booking this package.
Couples, families and solo travellers on a first visit who want the essential Old City sights covered without a packed schedule.
Reserve at least 2–3 weeks ahead for spring and autumn dates, and 4+ weeks ahead for July–August and the December holidays.
Add the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise on your arrival evening, or extend with a Cappadocia or Ephesus package for a longer Turkey trip.
Modest, comfortable clothing and closed shoes for mosque visits and cobblestone streets; a light scarf is useful for women entering mosques.
Traveling as a trio unlocks a 10% per-person discount on the triple room rate — ask us about grouping with another couple or friend.
Day 2 runs 08:30–17:00, so keep Day 1 evening and Day 3 morning free for the Grand Bazaar, a Bosphorus walk, or Turkish breakfast on your own.
We place guests in one of the hotels below depending on availability. If none are available, we offer a similar category hotel, or you're welcome to ask for an upgrade, a reduced hotel fee to book your own stay, or another arrangement — we're flexible.
Centrally located in Taksim, a short walk from Istiklal Street and easy transport links to the Old City.
Set in Sultanahmet within walking distance of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
A boutique option in the heart of the historic peninsula, near the main sights of Day 2.
Hotel availability changes seasonally. If your preferred hotel is fully booked, we will always offer an equivalent category alternative before confirming your booking.
Tour code: HT-28 · Select the number of travellers below and submit your request — we'll confirm availability within a few hours.
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