Classic Istanbul Tour
Explore Istanbul's timeless allure on a fully escorted 5-day journey through the city that bridges Europe and Asia — Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise.
5 Day Istanbul Tour Package
Explore Istanbul's timeless allure on our five-day Classic Istanbul tour. This city, bridging Asia and Europe, unfolds a tapestry of historical grandeur and modern charm, making it a world center of enduring value.
Explore the timeless allure of Istanbul with our Classic Tour — a favorite among travelers, ideal for those seamlessly bridging European and Middle Eastern journeys. Istanbul, a living testament to 3,000 years of history, captivates with its historic peninsula and diverse cultural tapestry. As a global home, it continues to weave together the legacies of civilizations past and present, making it a truly unique destination.
This fully escorted tour departs daily. Our professional Turkish guides are government-certified experts in Istanbul's history, culture, and inspiring sites.
Tour Includes- 5 days / 3 nights fully escorted general tour of Istanbul — departs daily
- 3 nights at your selection of 5★ to 3★ standard hotel accommodations
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Free escorted transfers on arrival and departure at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- English-speaking tour guide, licensed by the Turkish Tourist Authority
- Private air-conditioned modern motor coach with dedicated driver
- All entrance fees and attractions: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Bosphorus cruise
- No added fees for credit card payment — Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, check, or PayPal accepted
Tour Itinerary
Select our Classic Istanbul tour offering the ideal itinerary for travelers wanting to extend their European and Middle East travel to experience 3,000 years of history in Istanbul. Our professional guides are government-certified and know Istanbul's magnificent history, culture, and inspiring sites.
Departure to Turkey
Departure on your way to Turkey from North America, the cradle of cultures and civilizations connecting Europe and Asia. If you are already in the Middle East or Europe, you'll fly and arrive the same day as Day 2 of this itinerary.
Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport you'll be welcomed by our representative, briefed on your itinerary, and escorted to your hotel for a welcome briefing about your journey. Overnight in Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace → Blue Mosque → Hagia Sophia → Grand Bazaar
After breakfast at the hotel, start a guided tour at Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans between the end of the 15th and the first half of the 19th centuries, with its treasures and terraces overlooking the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn.
From there visit the Blue Mosque, recognizable from its six minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet I and decorated inside with 21,043 tiles from Iznik in a dominant blue color. Continue to Hagia Sophia, an ancient Byzantine church and a great architectural beauty important to both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires — a former patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum. Complete your touring day at the Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul, including breakfast.
Spice Market → Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, visit the Spice Market, the famous colorful covered market in Istanbul. Then take a boat cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia, with magnificent sights to behold.
Overnight in Istanbul, including breakfast.
Ataturk International Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Ataturk International Airport for your flight back to North America or your next international destination.
Dates & Rates
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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa
Istanbul
Levni Hotel & Spa
Istanbul
Arena Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul
Asur Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul
Prices are land package rates based on double occupancy, per person in US dollars, inclusive of all taxes. *Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category accommodations.
Hotels in Istanbul
We offer 5★ to 3★ hotels — all carefully inspected by one of our Turkey tour specialists — each providing superior amenities and a prime location in the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district.
*Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category hotel accommodations.
Tour Highlights
Here are just some of the amazing Turkey sites you'll experience during our Classic Istanbul tour.
Istanbul
A world center of great value in the past as well as the present, embracing Asia on one side and Europe on the other. Capital to many civilizations and home to residents from all over the world.
Topkapi Palace
This large palace overlooking the Bosphorus was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years, from 1465 to 1856.
Blue Mosque
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is considered among the sacred sites of the Islamic faith and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world, its shrine covered in tiles.
Hagia Sophia
A great architectural beauty and important monument to both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires; a former patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum.
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops attracting up to 400,000 visitors daily.
Spice Bazaar
Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, the most famous covered shopping complex in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar.
Bosphorus
A cruise along the strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia, with magnificent sights along the way.
Included in Tour
Our 5-day fully escorted tour offers exceptional amenities and outstanding service — free transfers on arrival and departure, 5-star to 3-star standard hotels, daily buffet breakfast, private government-licensed tour guide, a dedicated private group driver, all entrance fees, and much more.
- Free escorted transfers — meet & assist on arrival and departure at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- 3 nights at 5★ Standard to 3★ Standard hotel accommodations
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Boat cruise on the Bosphorus
- Porterage at airport and hotels
- 3 fully escorted touring days with a government-certified, English-speaking guide
- Dedicated private driver during the full group tour
- Private air-conditioned modern motor coach
- All entrance fees and attractions per itinerary: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Bosphorus cruise, and more
- No added fees for credit card payment
Additional Costs
- Tips to guide, driver, and hotel/restaurant staff
- Personal extras or meals not mentioned above
- Lunches
Tour Extensions
Make the most of your journey to Turkey with an optional tour extension designed for an amazing experience, led by professional government-certified tour guides. Choose from our special Classic day tours and excursions at great prices.
Classic Bosphorus Cruise & Palace Day Tour
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, and Beylerbeyi Palace.
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Classic Old Town Istanbul Walking Day Tour
Hippodrome of Constantinople, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sirkeci Terminal (Orient Express), and Spice Bazaar.
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Ephesus, Theatre of Ephesus, Library of Celsus, Gymnasium of Ephesus, Temple of Hadrian, and the House of Virgin Mary.
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