Istanbul Tour (5 Days)
Overview
Get the true Istanbul experience with our 5-day Istanbul tour. Explore the city's beautiful scenery, architecture and culture with guided tours. Take in the panoramic sights of the Galata Tower, Taksim Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Experience the stunning aquatic beauty of the Bosphorus with a Bosphorus Cruise Tour and much more. All with our guided tours, attractions, and accommodations.
ITINERARY AT
A GLANCE
2024 Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival
- Day 2 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 3 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 4 - Princes's Islands Tour
- Day 5 - Check Out
Itineraries
Begin your adventure upon arrival at Istanbul airport. Our tour team will welcome you at the airport and provide the accommodations to transfer you to the hotel to check in.
The Istanbul Old City tour will start after breakfast. Our first stop will be the Sultanahmet Square, which is the main point where the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. From there, we will then see The German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace Museum. Your tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel for an overnight stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, depart for a full-day city tour on private vans. Starting from Balat, the historical Greek and Jewish neighbourhood of the Ottoman Era, the tour will continue with visits to Ayub Al Ansari Tomb, Taksim, and Galata, the heart of trade during the Ottoman Era, Ortaköy. After a short break, embark on a boat for the Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Retrun from the cruise tour and transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Depart for the ferry for a full-day Princes's Islands tour after breakfast, which is an archipaleogo in the Marmara Sea, famous for its history and nature. See the Aya Yorgi Church, Büyükada Rum Yetimhanesi, and the Museum of the Princes' Islands. Stroll across the Viranbağ Plajı beach for iconic views of the coast and the neighboring islands. Walk through the local scenery, cafes, and streets to get the full ambiance. Take the ferry back to Istanbul to return back to the hotel to stay overnight.
Enjoy a late breakfast and prepare to check out and depart for the airport for the flight back home.
5 Days
5 Nights
Country turkey
City istanbul
Season Summer
Languages English Turkish French Spanish
Group/Private Private
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What's Included
About
Legacy Ottoman Hotel invites visitors from all over the world in Istanbul's finest neighborhood, hosting all the splendor of history. The texture of its history blends with the potential of current time to provide its visitors with an outstanding lodging experience. The rooms with high ceilings are wide, light, and boast spectacular views, ready for visitors to capture unforgettable moments.
Main Amenities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
This package includes a professional English-speaking tour guide to help you provide tour insights, navigate locations and understand the local culture.
To provide a more comfortable tour experience, this package also covers:
- Transfers and tours with private vans
- Private professional guide for the mentioned tours
- All entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary
- 24/7 professional assistance
- Visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, German Fountain, and more
- Embark on a Bosphorus Cruise Tour of the Bosphorus Strait
- Explore the neighborhoods of Taksim and Balaat
- Explore the Prince's Island and its iconic sites
This package includes breakfasts while tourists are responsible for arranging their lunches and dinners.
What's Not Included
Unfortunately, this package does not cover the cost of travel insurance. However, iLinkTurkey strongly suggests that tourists get travel insurance to ensure their financial safety during their trip. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company or provider for your peace of mind. If you require any further information, feel free to get in touch with our team.
Unfortunately, this package does not cover the visa process. For more information, contact us so our support team can assist you with any questions or concerns regarding the visa requirements or process.
This package doesn't require any domestic flights.
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Important Information
Flights Information
Domestic Airlines
Drop off→ Baggage claim area→Meet tour guide→ Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle.
International Airlines
Drop off→Passport check→Luggage claim→Customs inspection→Meet tour guide→Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle to arrive at the hotel.
Accessibility
Guidelines
This package may contain activities that are:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not advised for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation
Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the package’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount paid will be non-refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the package’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the local time for locations included in the package. If any tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- All scheduled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and restrictions.
Know Before You
Go
- Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
- Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.
- Customers are held solely responsible for their travel documents and/or visas if required.
- Hotel arrangements will be changed depending on the season. You can confirm your hotel information while you are on tour with your tour guide.
- Travelers can pay with cash or credit card on tour.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic, and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
- Some attractions will be closed during holidays or events (eg. Christmas, Ramadan or Thanksgiving). The arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
- To make your travel more convenient, we suggest you book your tour one month prior to the departure date during the holiday season.
- If you are traveling with children, please inform our service team and provide information such as the age of the child to ensure that the safety seat is prepared in advance (at your own expense).
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is simple to book a tour. You can fill out the form given in each tour listing. If you’re confused, you can call our agents at +1-201-366-1155 or send an email to info@ilinkturkey.com. You will receive a prompt answer describing the alternatives available to you.
Visitors may simply apply for a tourist visa in just a few clicks at www.evisa.gov.tr and begin exploring Turkey's unique wonders the moment they arrive.
Please consult your primary care physician or a travel doctor. We are unable to provide medical advice on whether or not you require vaccines. People travelling to Turkey, in general, do not get vaccinations because there are no regulatory requirements. If you need vaccinations, see your doctor one month before you leave your native country.
Most hotels in Turkey have internet access which they make available to clients. Reception can provide you with the password. Before using it, always check to see whether there is a fee. Most cafés and restaurants provide free internet to clients. Otherwise, internet cafés may be found in most major cities and towns.
The majority of monuments and historical sites in Turkey are open from 9:00 to 17:00. On Monday, all museums in Turkey are closed. Remember that these hours will change drastically during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month.
Turkey's official currency is the Turkish Lira.
Most hotels in Turkey, like many others across the world, have check-in times around noon, 12, or 1 PM. If you check in or out late at night or early in the morning, you may have to pay for an extra night to access your room without having to wait until the standard check-in time.
Reviews
I booked this package because it included a day tour of the Prince’s Island Buyukada. While the city of Istanbul was beautiful, the peaceful day we spent on the island was something else. It felt like a small haven, with colorful small houses and pretty architecture all around. The lunch we had here tasted more yummy because of the views all around us. We rented some bikes and rode them around to explore the island and it was a journey well worth it. Tiring but worth it. If you have visited Istanbul before and want to explore something further, this is it.
Review Submitted 16 February 2024
The tour guide on this tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. I never knew Hagia Sophia had such a long history until the guide explained it all. The ferry ride to Prince’s island was also very scenic. My sister and I got some stunning photos of the Bosphorus from it. The island tour was well arranged as well. Me and my IG account are both happy with this experience.
Review Submitted 20 February 2024
The island was pretty but Riya and I loved exploring the Taksim Square. The colorful houses looked like something out of a movie. Had a lovely lunch of kebabs and falafel here. The hotel we stayed at that linkturkey provided was fantastic as well. Had nothing to complain about. Ten out of ten service.
Review Submitted 6 December 2023
This is a tour that’s perfect for Istanbul first-timers. IMO, it has it all. New Istanbul, old Istanbul, a cruise tour, and a quiet trip to the Buyukada. Hotel was great and the tours were seamless and smooth. Had a last-minute change of plans but the tour guide was fast at accommodating another option. Which made everything better.
Review Submitted 10 January 2024
I had great fun with ILINKTURKEY on this tour. Loved the hotel room and the Galata Tower. The trips to Balaat and Galata were very nice. The kids loved it too.
Review Submitted 27 November 2023
