What is the local currency in Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Lira is the local currency of the Republic of Turkey. Visitors can exchange their cash money for Turkish Lira at exchange offices and banks.

Is Visa Fees added with Istanbul Tour?

No, the Visa fees is not included in the package.

What's the best time of year to visit Istanbul?

Istanbul is a popular destination all year round, although summer can get very hot and winter is usually cold and rainy with the occasional snow flurry. Spring and autumn months are best advised for a pleasant temperature and less crowding at the major sites.

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4 Days Mystical Istanbul

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Istanbul

Transport Included

Meals Included

Hotel pickup

Guide

Highlights

Witness grand beauty, essential history, and religious importance upon stepping inside the Hagia Sophia
Capture the ruins of Basilica Cistern, the largest surviving Byzantine reservoir that lies beneath the Turkish capital
Explore the marvelous Blue Mosque, known for the blue tiles that surround its gorgeous interior
Cruise through the azure waters and witness the charm of Bosphorus Strait that is a link between Black sea and the Sea of Marmara
Enjoy a scenic cable car (teleferik) ride up to the Pierre Loti Coffee House and behold the panoramic views of the city

Overview

About the destination:

Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey has a charm that lures travellers all around the world. Over the centuries, so many cultures have added their grace to this city that it wouldn't be a lie to say that it holds so many cultures within. It is home to numerous architectural wonders, shimmering markets, exotic Turkish cuisines and modern skyscrapers which offers glorious views of the city. One of the many reasons that make this place incredible is the Bosphorus strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Discover the best of Istanbul and experience a perfect getaway in the heart of Turkey.

Note: Flight Tickets are not included in the package. Drop an inquiry to know more.

Tour info:

Cities covered: Istanbul
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Start point: Istanbul New Airport (IST)
End Point: Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Inclusions:

Accommodation: Comfortable stay for 3 nights in your preferred category Hotels

Meals: Breakfast included as mentioned in Itinerary.

Guide: Professional English speaking guide to help you explore the cities

Transfers: All transfers by luxury cars included as per itinerary

Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)

Note: Package customization available on request. Drop an inquiry to know more.

Experiences Covered:

Half-Day Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Witness the beautiful monuments of Istanbul like the Blue Mosque and St.Sophia.
Stroll around the Grand Bazaar

Things not to miss:

Witnessing a spiritually illuminating Whirling Dervish Show
Savour delicious Baklava and Turkish kebabs
Wandering the old city on a culinary tour

Destination info:

Official Name: Republic of Turkey (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti)
Currency: Turkish Lira
Capital: Ankara
Time Zone: GMT+3
Plug Type: C and F.

How to Reach:

One can board a flight to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, and reach Turkey in 9 to 13 hours, depending on the airline. A direct India to Turkey flight takes less time, while a connecting flight delays 2 or 3 hours.

Itinerary

Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul

After your arrival at the Istanbul New Airport, our representative will transfer you to your designated hotel.
The Half Day Tour will start around 1300 hours, visit City Walls, Golden Horn, and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill.
Then head out for the Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia.
Get the best view of Rumeli Fortress and Leander’s Tower (from the boat, no interior visit).
After the tour drop at the hotel.
Overnight at Istanbul.

Old City

After having a delicious breakfast at the hotel, there will be a hotel pick-up around 0750 hours for half day Old City tour.
Visits to St.Sophia, Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column was taken from Delphi by Constantine.
Admire the Blue Mosque will be visited from outside if the tour is taken on Friday, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century.
After the tour ends you can visit the Spice Market on your own.
Return to the hotel
Overnight in Istanbul.

Select Package Options

3 Nights Istanbul at 3-Star Hotel

4 Days, 3 Nights

USD 598.58

USD 467.41

Per Adult

Explore the best of Istanbul with this tour inclusive of accommodation in three-star property, daily breakfast, transfers and sightseeing.

Price Includes

Stay
3-nights accommodation Centrum Hotel or similar (3-star)
Meals
Daily Breakfast (Except for day 1)
Transfers
Airport pick-up drop in A/C Vehicle.
All transfers mentioned as per the itinerary.
Sightseeing
Old City – Half Day
Visits to St.Sophia, Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays and national bank holidays). After the tour drop at Grand Bazaar.
Cruise – Half Day
City Walls, Golden Horn, Spice Bazaar (closed on national bank holidays), Bosphorus Cruise (by regular ferry both at SIC basis and Private basis tours), Rumeli Fortress (from the sea, no interior visit). After the tour drop at Spice Market.
Guide
Entrance to all mentioned sites and museums.
English speaking guide.

Exclusions

Permits
Any International & Internal flights
Any Tips to Driver & Guide
Drinks or any kind of beverages
Porterage at Airport
Surcharges as applicable
Visa Fees and Travel Insurance

More Details about

Know Before You Go

Please do not litter and keep the destination clean.
Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
Please carry valid identification proof and Thrillophilia voucher.
Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included.
Mandatory RT-PCR negative test report ( before 72 hrs departure from India)
Please note that prices are dynamic and may change in the peak season and on blackout dates.
Personal Expenses and mandatory hotel taxes (if any) will have to be paid by you at the destination.
The itinerary shared is tentative and is subject to change at the time of confirmation.

Things To Carry

Caps
Walking shoes
Water bottle
Day pack (20-30l)

Map

Starting Point

İstanbul

İstanbul, Turkey

Pickup Points

Istanbul Airport

Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey

Drop Points

Istanbul Airport

Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey

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FAQs

What is the local currency in Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Lira is the local currency of the Republic of Turkey. Visitors can exchange their cash money for Turkish Lira at exchange offices and banks.
Is Visa Fees added with Istanbul Tour?
No, the Visa fees is not included in the package.
What's the best time of year to visit Istanbul?
Istanbul is a popular destination all year round, although summer can get very hot and winter is usually cold and rainy with the occasional snow flurry. Spring and autumn months are best advised for a pleasant temperature and less crowding at the major sites.

What language do they speak in Istanbul?

Turkish is the official language of Turkey and English is widely spoken in Istanbul; visitors are often surprised by the relatively high level of English spoken by most Turks.

Do I need to exchange money for trip to Istanbul?

Although Euros are accepted at some larger stores and in the tourist areas, it is generally better to trade in the Turkish currency - the Turkish Lira.

Istanbul Top Attractions

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower, called Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval tower in the Galata Quarter of Istanbul, Turkey , which was built in 1348. It is a high cone capped, cylindrical tower that offers a 360 degree view of the historic town of Istanbul.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is one of the treasured heritage monuments in Istanbul that reminisces of the Byzantine era of architecture. It had been a multi-faceted monument with first being a Greek orthodoxy cathedral, then a mosque and now, a museum.

Hagia Sophia Museum Tickets & Topkapi Palace Combo

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Topkapi Palace

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Topkapi Palace is a vibrant and picturesque reminder of the grandeur of the erstwhile Ottoman Empire of Turkey. It literally meant “Cannon Gate” in Turkish and was built in 1459 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.

Hagia Sophia Museum Tickets & Topkapi Palace Combo

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Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern is one of the largest and most popular cisterns located in Istanbul. Among the hundreds of cisterns, Basilica Cistern is the largest one open to the public. It lies in the prominent peninsula that is also home to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Built by the infamous Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the year 542, the structure was used to meet the water needs of the palaces.

Basilica Cistern Ticket with Guided Tour, Book @ Flat 10% off

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Princes' Islands

Princes' Islands are a cluster of nine beautiful islands in the Marmara Sea off the Asian coast of Istanbul. Out of these nine islands, only four are famous and operative, to which many fast and regular paced ferries carry thousands of people every day from the neighbouring cities of Turkey.

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Dolmabahçe Palace

Regionally greeted as Dolmabahçe Sarayı, Dolmabahce Palace is a luxuriant villa in Istanbul positioned along the picturesque European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. This majestic imperial villa is the true emblem of Ottoman architectural fascination that is praised as the most expensive mansion in the world ($1.5 billion in current estimation).

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Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also famously known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most visited tourist places and applauded for its great architecture. The mosque shines like a blue diamond at night due to the beautiful reflection it creates from the falling lights from minarets.

Taksim Square

One of Istanbul’s most visited tourist destinations, Taksim Square is situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of the city in Turkey. It serves as the transfer point for locals where one can meet and truly experience the place filled with shops of every kind, legendary buildings, and cultural centers.