4 Days in Istanbul Itinerary [Small Group Tour]

DAY 1 – 4 Days in Istanbul Itinerary Begins

When you arrive in Turkey for your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary one of the travel representatives will be standing by to meet and greet you at the airport, and to transfer you to the hotel where you will be spending the next three nights. Once you have checked in, our travel representative will go over your itinerary with you and confirm pick up times for your upcoming tours. After this, you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as your wish.

DAY 2 – Guided Istanbul Small Group Tour

Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and then at the time which will have been confirmed with you, you will be picked up and your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary will get underway. Your first stop today will be at the absolutely magnificent Hagia Sophia. Built by Emperor Constantine during the fourth century to serve as a Christian basilica, this breathtaking complex was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century.

After your tour of the Hagia Sophia, you will then visit the absolutely splendid Topkapi Palace with its exquisite Treasury and Harem. This is a vast site that is also home to numerous kiosks and manicured gardens. The site stretches all the way from Istanbul’s historic neighborhood to the tip of the Golden Horn.

Topkapi Palace was the official residence of numerous Sultans from the 15th to 19th century. Today it is essentially a museum and one which houses a number of collections of priceless antiquities.

Following your visit to the palace you will then make your way to Istanbul’s famous Blue Mosque. This mosque is considered to be one of the most important religious buildings in the world. It is also very unique due to the fact that it has six tall minarets. Its celestial interior which was decorated using famous blue Iznik tiles is simply stunning.

After your visit to the mosque you will then be taken to a good local restaurant for some lunch. Once you and the other members in your group have all finished eating, you’ll continue on your way to the Roman Hippodrome. This hippodrome once hosted chariot races and circuses and was the primary venue of entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for more than 1,000 years.

The last stop of the day will be at the famous Grand Bazaar which is the largest covered market in the world. Enjoy some free time at the bazaar and then once everyone in your group is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel for the second night of your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3 – Bosphorus Day Tour and Cruise

Today your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary begins shortly after breakfast with a visit to the famous Spice Bazaar. After you have enjoyed some free time at the market you will then be taken to board a boat for a scenic sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus.

During your cruise you will get to see several of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, including the Palaces of Dolmabahce, Çiragan, the Castle of Rumeli Hisarı, and more.

Today you will also visit the spectacular Beylerbeyi Palace which was built from white marble during the 19th century to serve as a summer residence for Sultan Abdulaziz. The palace also served as a guest house for important visiting foreign dignitaries.

Next, you will enjoy a leisurely climb up Çamlica Hill which is also fondly known as the Hill of Lovers. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the top of the hill and then you will descend and you will be transferred to your hotel for the third night of your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4 – Your 4 Days in Istanbul Itinerary Ends and Final Departure

Enjoy another good breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time one of our travel representatives will meet you and assist you with check out, and then you will be transferred to Istanbul International Airport in time for you to board your flight out of Turkey.

Your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary may not have been very long but you can be sure that you will be boarding your flight back home with memories that are guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary:

• Meet and greet service by our English-speaking driver at the airport.
• All transfers by an air-conditioned coach.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Istanbul based on breakfast.
• All sightseeing tours as mentioned.
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
• All service charges and taxes.

Exclusions – What is not included in your 4 days in Istanbul itinerary:

• International Airfare.
• Turkey entry visa.
• Any optional tours, personal spending money, tipping or any extras not mentioned in the Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Accommodation (Silver)

• Celal Sultan Hotel (4*)

Accommodation (Gold)

• The Marmara Pera Hotel, Istanbul (5*)

Accommodation (Diamond)

• Radisson Blue Pera Hotel, Istanbul (5*)

Prices for our 4 days in Istanbul itinerary are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2025, except during the Christmas, New Year, Easter holidays, and certain other major events.