The Ultimate 4-Day Private Istanbul City Tour
Discover the highlights of Istanbul with a perfectly organized private package tour featuring Old City landmarks, a Bosphorus cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, and panoramic views from Camlica Hill. Including hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and expert private guiding, this Istanbul itinerary combines history, culture, and comfort in one seamless travel experience. Avoid the crowds and dive deep into Istanbul’s imperial history with a flexible, stress-free itinerary tailored just for you.

DAY 1 - Check in to hotel
Pick up from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation in Istanbul Sultanahmet

DAY 2 - The Sultanahmet Highlights Tour: The Heart of the Ottoman & Byzantine Empires (B, L)
Pick up from your hotel around 08:30am. We will start visiting Hippodrome Square where we will see Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and Fountain of Wilhelm II. After that, we will visit Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar will be our last place to visit before having the lunch. After lunch, we will continue to visit Topkapi Palace (Harem is not included). At the end of the tour, we will see Hagia Irene Church. Return to your hotel around 17:00. 

Accommodation in Istanbul Sultanahmet

DAY 3 - Bosphorus Dreams: Imperial Palaces & Panoramic Vistas (B, L)
Pick up from your hotel around 08:00am. We will drive along the old city wall and the Golden Horn. Then, we will visit Spice Bazaar. After that, we start Bosphorus Cruise tour by boat. We can see Galata Tower, Maiden's Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress etc from the sea. After lunch, we will continue to visit Beylerbeyi Palace (Harem is not included). At the end of the tour, we will drive to Camlica Hill which is the one of the best viewpoints in Istanbul. Return to your hotel around 17:30. 

Accommodation in Istanbul Sultanahmet

DAY 4 - transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport to catch your flight.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Hotel accommodations are based on bed & breakfast. Standard check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00.
• All tours are operated as private and include English-speaking licensed guides, entrance fees, lunch (drinks excluded) and air-conditioned transportation.
• Different hotel categories are available upon request. Please contact us for details.
• Professional guiding services are provided during scheduled sightseeing tours only. Transfers between cities (flights or intercity buses) and free time outside the tour program are unguided.
• This itinerary can be customized according to your travel preferences. Please contact us for tailor-made options.
• Tour programs may be adjusted due to weather conditions or operational reasons.
• Prices are subject to availability and may vary during peak seasons, festivals or for last-minute bookings. Please contact us to reconfirm prices.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays.

For a more budget-friendly option, we offer the same itinerary as a small group tour. Discover our 4 Days Istanbul Package Tour.

Extend Your Stay in Istanbul
If you have extra time or wish to extend your Turkish adventure, we offer a variety of hand-picked experiences that can be seamlessly added to your itinerary.

Day Trips & Excursions
•  Full Day Bursa Tour: Discover the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and its silk markets.
•  Princes’ Islands Tour: Escape the city bustle to take a breath in a peaceful, car-free paradise.
•  Iznik Tour: Step into history in Iznik, the ancient Nicaea, famous for its sacred Byzantine councils and world-renowned hand-painted tiles.
•  The Scenic Black Sea Coast (Sile & Agva): A refreshing journey to charming fishing villages and nature.

Exclusive Evening Activities
• Whirling Dervishes Performance: Experience the mystical "Sema" ceremony within the atmospheric walls of a historic 500-year-old Hamam.
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Indulge in a magical night of Turkish cuisine and traditional folk dances while sailing between two continents.
• Turkish Cooking Class: Discover the secrets of local flavors and join a hands-on culinary journey to master Ottoman-era recipes.
• Turkish Coffee Trail: Follow the aromatic history of Istanbul through its most iconic coffee houses and learn the art of this ancient tradition.

Special Offer: Traditional Turkish Bath Experience
Indulge in a relaxing Turkish Bath (Hamam) experience on any day or time of your choice. We provide round-trip hotel transfers for your comfort. Prices start from 50 Euro per person. Please contact us for details and bookings.

Combine with Other Turkey Tours
If you have more time in Turkey, you can combine this package with:

Cappadocia Ephesus Pamukkale Tour 4 days by flight or by overnight bus
Cappadocia Tour 2 days by flight or by overnight bus
Ephesus Pamukkale Tour 2 days by flight or by overnight bus
Ephesus Tour 1 day by flight
Pamukkale Tour 1 day by flight
Gallipoli Tour 1 day by bus
Troy Tour 1 day by bus
Gallipoli Troy Tour 2 days by bus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can the itinerary be customized?
A: Yes, the itinerary can be tailored based on your interests, travel dates and pace.

Q2: Are entrance fees and guided Istanbul city tours included?
A: Yes, all major entrance fees and professional licensed guides are included.

Q3: Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Istanbul?
A: Yes, this itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers who want to see Istanbul’s highlights in a limited time.

Q4. Are airport transfers available for any arrival time? 
A: Yes. We monitor your flight status in real-time. Whether you land at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) at 3:00 AM or 3:00 PM, your private driver will be waiting for you with a personalized greeting sign.

Hagia Sophia was the largest church for nearly thousand years, after it was built in 360 by Emperor Constantius. Its architects were geometry experts Isidorus of Miletus and master mathematician Anthemius of Tralles. Justinian, on entering Hagia Sophia for first time, exclaimed, “Glory to God that I have been judged worthy of such a work. Oh Solomon! I have outdone you!”
Blue Mosque was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga upon the order of Sultan Ahmed I in the 17th century. The “blue” of the mosque is comes from the blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. 
Hippodrome square was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople in Byzantine period. Then, the hippodrome was converted to Horse Square where Jereed (a special old Turkish horseman competition with Javelin) games were held. Today, it is an open-air museum with various monuments from different periods. 
Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered bazaar in the world with 61 streets and over 4.000 shops (handmade carpets, jewellery, leather, souvenirs…). 
Topkapi Palace was built by Mehmet II after the conquest of Constantinople in 15th century. It was served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans until Dolmabahce Palace was constructed in 1839. There are four courtyard in the palace. The Topkapi treasury is housed in the four rooms of Conqueror’s Pavillion. The Harem of Topkapi Palace was an area restricted to the Sultan’s private family (the tour will not cover the Harem part of palace). 
Spice Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in Istanbul, known in Turkish as the Egyptian Bazaar. There are many shops where you can buy spices, sweets, dried fruits and nuts, teas and coffees. 
Beylerbeyi Palace was served as a summer residence of Ottoman sultans on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. Among the famous visitors of this palace were French Impress Eugenie Franz Joseph of Austria, King Edward of England. 
Camlica Hill is situated on the Asian part and one of the highest point of Istanbul with 268 meters. You will have a chance to see Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge, Historical Peninsula, Galata and Beyoglu.