Discover some of Istanbul’s finest sights and activities on a special journey through its landmarks, cultural heritage and entertainment destinations.
Istanbul travel programme — 6 days / 5 nights
The itinerary is designed to cover many of the main sights during a short stay.
On arrival, our team will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Free time is available for shopping in Taksim and on İstiklal Avenue, home to many international shops and cafés.
For lovers of history, architecture, ornament and Islamic calligraphy, we begin at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque. Its decorative panels and Quranic inscriptions create a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere.
The mosque stands in Sultanahmet Square, facing Hagia Sophia across gardens and parkland.
At Hagia Sophia, admire the meeting of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture in its ceilings, columns and decorated walls. Continue to Topkapı Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and one of the oldest surviving great palaces. Your guide will explain its treasures, Chinese porcelain collection, weapons and other exhibits.
There will then be ample free time for shopping at the Grand Bazaar, a vast marketplace with around 3,500 varied shops.
Enjoy a wonderful Bosphorus sightseeing cruise along the Asian and European shores, passing the sultans’ waterfront palaces and Ottoman mansions.
See Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus Bridge and wooden waterfront houses. Visit the Spice Bazaar with its aromas of spices, perfumes and fruit, then continue to Çamlıca Hill. From its high viewpoint, Istanbul’s historic streets and neighbourhoods unfold like a magnificent painting.
Meet in the morning and sail from Kabataş, enjoying Istanbul’s waterfront and the smaller islands en route to Büyükada, the largest and best-known of the Princes’ Islands.
After a short tour of the centre and an introduction from your guide, enjoy the beaches, old wooden houses, narrow streets and peaceful atmosphere. The original programme includes free time for walking, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. During the return cruise, view landmarks such as Topkapı Palace and the Maiden’s Tower from the water.
Vialand is a popular Istanbul destination for residents and visitors, combining shopping and entertainment across a large site. It includes a major shopping centre, areas for theatre and entertainment shows, and a theme park often compared with Disneyland.
Alongside fun and adventure, Vialand offers clothing shops with quality fabrics and well-known fashion labels. Visitors can rest and enjoy a meal at the theme park’s restaurants.
The original description highlights Vialand’s recognition as a leading theme park in the Middle East and an award acknowledging the team’s care and work in developing the attraction.
Please note:
You may adjust the order of the days to suit your preferences.
You may add free days to explore Istanbul independently.
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
All sightseeing excursions, including entrance tickets
A specialist tour guide on every excursion
Airport arrival and departure transfers and transport during excursions
Return domestic flights
Personal expenses
Tips
International flights
