Istanbul Discovery Tour

The Istanbul City of Dreams Tour invites you to explore Turkey’s most vibrant and historic city with flexible itineraries ranging from 3 to 8 days. Experience the charm of the Bosphorus on a scenic cruise, wander through the iconic Spice Bazaar, and discover the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Along the way, indulge in authentic experiences such as a traditional Turkish bath, a Dervish dance performance, or a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus. With comfortable 3–5* accommodations, guided tours, and professional English-speaking support, this journey offers the perfect balance of history, culture, and relaxation in one of the world’s most fascinating destinations

Duration Options: 2–8 Days (flexible itineraries available)
Destinations: Istanbul
Accommodation: 3–5* Hotels (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: Daily breakfast (lunch included only in optional tours)
Language: Guided in English
Travel Dates: Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025
Tour Type: Semi-inclusive group tour with optional experiences

• Accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel of your choice in Istanbul (BB)
• Accommodation in Cappadocia (BB)
• Morning Bosphorus Cruise (including Spice Bazaar visit and boat tour on the Bosphorus)
• “Red Tour” (North Cappadocia Tour – lunch included, entrance fees to museums not included)
• Domestic flight tickets: Cappadocia to Istanbul and Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Airport pickups, group transfers
• Professional English-speaking guide during scheduled tours
• English-speaking support throughout the trip

• Optional Tours
• Entrance fees to museums and historical sites
• Personal expenses
• Additional services
• Tips (gratuities for guides and drivers – optional but appreciated)
• International flights and Travel insurance

Suggested hotels for the tour:

• Istanbul – Nova Plaza Prime Hotel, Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Sultanahmet, Days by Wyndham, La Quinta Hotel, Clarion Golden Horn, Ramada Plaza Tekstilkent or similar
• Cappadocia – Nox Cave Hotel, Atrium Cave Hottel, Avrasya Hotel, Crystal Kaymakli Hotel, Suhan Hotel, Emin Koçak Hotel or similar
• Pamukkale – Lycus River Thermal Hotel, Colosae Thermal Hotel, Adem Pira Hotel, `Richmond Hotel, Tripolis Hotel or similar
• Antalya – Ring Downtown Hotel, Lara Garden Hotel, Holyday Inn Lara Hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Antalya Hotel or similar

*These are the suggested hotels for the program, which are not selected in advance and may be replaced by other hotels of the same category.
The hotels in the program are located away from the historical sites in the provinces of the specified cities.
For tourists who do not follow the program or who separate from the group, the tour operator will apply measures, including the cancellation of all included services in the program.
The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the program, modify the arrival dates, or cancel the program. Additionally, optional excursions may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

According to international standards, check-in at the hotel is at 14:00, and room checkout is at 12:00.

• Breakfast on the first day (arrival day) is not included.
• Dinner on the last day (departure day) is not included.