4 Days / 3 Nights Istanbul — 2 Pax — Double Room — from R11 659 pp sharing in a 4 Star Hotel (4 star Premium and 5 star options are available)
Discover Istanbul's millennia-old mix of empires and modern life — explore iconic mosques, bustling bazaars, Bosphorus waterfronts, world-class dining and vibrant neighbourhoods.
4 Days / 3 Nights Istanbul — 2 Pax — Double Room — from R11 659 pp sharing in a 4 star hotel (4 star Premium and 5 star options are available from the drop down menu)
Prices shown are per person sharing - you will need to buy a minimum of 2
Note: 4-12 day packages can be arranged for you.
Day 1 – Istanbul
Following our arrival in Istanbul we are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast, we set off on a full day of sightseeing in Istanbul. We will start off with a visit to Sultanahmet Mosque, known popularly as The Blue Mosque. We continue on to the Hippodrome, once the vast arena that functioned for chariots races, athletics and political activities of the old city. From here we go to the nearby Hagia Sophia (Interior visit 25€PP with extra ticket), the Church of Divine Wisdom. We leave here to go to the Topkapi Palace which was the Imperial Palace of the Ottoman Sultans. After enjoying our lunch at a local restaurant. The tour will end with the visit to the Grand Bazaar, the legendary covered market with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, and carpets. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Please note that;
- • Hagia Sophia visits will be from outside. Interior visit will cost 25€PP with extra ticket
- • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. You will visit State Turkish-Islamic Art Museum
- • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Day 3 – Two Continents Tour with Bosphorus Cruise (Breakfast & Lunch)
We start off with a visit to the Egyptian Spice Market, a complex which traditionally specialized in spices, herbs, dried fruits and vegetables. From here we continue with sailing along the bosphorus between Asia and Europe. After having our lunch we continue visiting the asian part of Istanbul with Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica hill. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Please note that;
- This tour is not operated on SIC basis on Mondays as Dolmabahce Palace is closed
Day 4 – Istanbul (Breakfast)
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.
ISTANBUL
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, offering a unique blend of Byzantine, Ottoman and modern Turkish culture. The city’s skyline is punctuated by historic domes and minarets, while waterfront promenades and ferry crossings connect lively districts on both shores. Travelers can weave between centuries of history and contemporary urban energy within compact neighbourhoods.
Major attractions include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market, each providing immersive cultural experiences. Museums, historic churches and Ottoman-era architecture are concentrated in Sultanahmet and Karaköy, while Beyoğlu and Galata offer lively arts, cafés and nightlife. Regular guided tours, museum passes and Bosphorus cruises make it easy to plan sight-seeing itineraries.
Istanbul accommodates every traveler with a wide range of amenities: luxury waterfront hotels and boutique guesthouses, international and local restaurants serving Ottoman, Anatolian and street food, hammams and spa services, and a growing selection of wellness and culinary experiences. The city’s transport network — metro lines, trams, ferries and two international airports (IST and SAW) — supports easy access to neighbourhoods and day-trip departures.
Beyond the core sights, visitors can enjoy day trips to the Princes’ Islands, the Black Sea coast and historic towns on the Marmara region, plus food and walking tours, photography excursions and Bosphorus yacht trips. Practical travel services including guided tours, airport transfers, multilingual guides and hands-on workshops are widely available, making Istanbul an accessible year-round destination for culture, cuisine and waterfront experiences.
Code / PLU: IstanbulTurkey4Days
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- Our travel partner and/or resort’s standard terms & conditions apply; resort cancellation terms apply and right of admission is reserved.
- Prices are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations and demand for international offers.
- This itinerary is a 4-day / 3-night Istanbul tour. Daily excursions are operated on a SIC (shared) basis unless otherwise noted.
- Hagia Sophia visits in the itinerary are from outside; an optional interior visit requires an extra ticket payable locally of approximately R483.56 per person (converted from €25).
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays – on those days the State Turkish‑Islamic Art Museum will be visited instead. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- The Two Continents tour with Bosphorus cruise may not operate on Mondays when Dolmabahce Palace is closed.
- Rates quoted are based on 2 pax sharing; rates for additional guests, different room types and single supplements apply — please contact traveldesk@flook.co.za for full pricing and availability.
- 3 nights accommodation at the selected hotels - select from drop down menu - 4 * is for Istanbul Grand Yavuz Hotel or similar. 4 * Premium is for Istanbul Occidental Taksim Hotel or similar. 5 * Hotel Options Istanbul Barcelo Taksim or similar
- Transportation with new-model vehicles for transfers and sightseeing.
- Private airport transfers.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast daily; lunches on days noted).
- Entrance fees to sites as per itinerary (excluding optional paid extras such as Hagia Sophia interior visit).
- English-speaking tour guides.
- Daily excursions mentioned in the itinerary on a SIC (shared) basis, except where otherwise specified.
- Daily bottled water (1 litre per person).
- Tips at restaurants & hotels (as provided by the supplier).
- All parking fees and highway tolls.
- Local taxes and current VAT.
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.
- Drinks during meals (except where specifically included).
- Tips to the local guide and driver (these are not included).
- Optional Hagia Sophia interior entry: approx R483.56 per person (converted from €25) payable locally.
- Rates are based on 2 pax sharing.
- Any other optional excursions, insurance, visas, international flights and items not specifically listed in the itinerary are excluded.
