Bollywood to Bosphorus: 5-Day Istanbul Tour for Indians
Highlights
- ✓Istanbul Old City Tour – Explore iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace & Grand Bazaar
- ✓Bosphorus Cruise – Enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline from the famous strait.
- ✓Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar – Indulge in aromatic spices, sweets, and Turkish delicacies.
- ✓Pierre Loti Hill – Experience a scenic cable car ride to the best panoramic viewpoint
- ✓Balat Neighborhood – Walk through Istanbul’s most colorful and historic bohemian quarter
- ✓Istiklal Street & Taksim Square – The heart of modern Istanbul with shops, cafes, and street performances.
- ✓Princes' Islands Tour – Take a ferry to Büyükada, the largest of the stunning Princes’ Islands
- ✓Bosphorus Dinner Cruise – Relish a lavish gala dinner with DJ, cultural performances & unlimited beverages.
Overview
Experience the best of Istanbul with our specially curated 5-day tour for Indian travelers. From the majestic relics of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires to the vibrant Grand Bazaar, the charming Balat streets, and a luxurious Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, this tour ensures a perfect blend of history, culture, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy Indian meals throughout the trip, ensuring a homely experience while exploring the mesmerizing city of Istanbul.
Route
Itinerary
(Indian Dinner included)
Arrive at Istanbul Airport, the third-largest airport in the world. Upon
landing, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
After check-in, you have free time to explore the streets of Istanbul alone.
Accommodation in Istanbul
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian
Dinner included)
Your
guide meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:45 AM for the Istanbul day tour.
Visit Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Justinian between 532 and 537.
Initially a church, it later became a mosque and a museum. Next, we’ll visit Topkapi
Palace, the Ottoman Empire's administrative centre, for over 400 years. This
historic palace showcases a stunning collection of jewels, daggers, swords, and
other artefacts associated with the Sultans.
After
a lunch break at a local restaurant, we’ll stroll through Hippodrome Square,
where horse races and political events once occurred. Here, you'll see the
Serpent Column, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain. We will then visit the Blue Mosque, renowned
for its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles.
Finally,
we'll explore the Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest and largest covered market.
It features 61 streets and over 4,000 shops selling various goods. Accommodation
in Istanbul.
If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum
Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note
(Breakfast,
Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
Today,
explore Istanbul's vibrant culture and historical charm with this unforgettable
tour covering the Egyptian Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Balat, Pierre Loti Hill,
and Istiklal Street.
Egyptian
Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), where you can experience the rich aroma of spices,
Turkish delights, and local delicacies. Visit Rustem Pasha Mosque, one of the
most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture, decorated with blue Iznik
tiles.
Fallow
city walls and Golden Horn embark on a Cruise Boat.
Bosphorus Boat Tour offers an excellent opportunity to
familiarise yourself with Istanbul. Enjoy the captivating scenery along the
magnificent Bosphorus, which divides Asia from Europe. At the same time, you
can view Istanbul's landmarks, such as the Maiden's Tower, the Bosphorus
Bridge, the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the wooden mansions.
Lunch
break in a local restaurant
Balat:
Discover the colourful streets of Balat, a historic district known for its
Ottoman-era houses, antique shops, and vibrant street art. Next, take a cable
car to Pierre Loti Hill, where you can relax at a traditional café while
enjoying breathtaking Golden Horn views.
End
your day on Istiklal Street, Istanbul’s most famous pedestrian avenue. This
avenue has shops, restaurants, historic buildings, and the nostalgic tram. This
tour perfectly combines history, culture, and scenic beauty, offering an
authentic Istanbul experience!
Accommodation
in Istanbul
(Breakfast,and Local Turkish Lunch
included)
After breakfast, depart for the trip. After the cruise by ferry boat, we tour the island by horse-drawn carriage and there is no better way to explore these lovely Island with a decidedly 19th Century ambience, elegant buildings and promenades, the peaceful atmosphere makes for a relaxing. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight stay in istanbul .
After
breakfast, depart for the trip. Get ready to explore Heybeliada and Buyukada,
the largest islands of Turkey's Princes' islands, on our full-day excursion
from Istanbul. We cruise across the Sea of Marmara, enjoying the fabulous view
of the city.
Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer to the port. Board the boat and start for the relaxing trip to the Princes’ Islands. This trip takes you to Heybeliada and Buyukada.
Our first destination is Heybeliada. Take a stroll through the streets with your guide and breathe the fresh atmosphere of the island. Spend around one hour in Heybeliada and board the boat again to proceed to Buyukada.
Buyukada is the largest of the Princes Islands. Explore the beauties of the island with your guide, learn more about the history of the island. Your guide will tell you how Princes Islands once was used as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and how life as a monastic settlement was during the Byzantine-Christian period.
In Buyukada, walk past the lovely wooden mansions which are fascinating examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture. Feed the seagulls that you can find everywhere in Buyukada. It will be a nice experience for you.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then spend the rest of your day at leisure on the island.
After leisure time on the island, meet your guide
at the port and take the boat back to Istanbul. Drop off at your hotel after
this lovely excursion to Princes’ Islands. Overnight stay in istanbul .
Return to the hotel, and we will get dinner on a Bosphorus cruise.
BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE (07:30 – 24:00 )
Menu: Grill fish or meatballs or chicken, cold and hot appetisers,
Beverages.; Unlimited soft and alcoholic ( Raki, Beer, Wine, vodka)
Program: Music, Folklore performance, Whirling Dervishes show, Traditional
wedding ceremony,
Oriental belly dancer Show, and more.
Transfer: Round trip transfer from the hotel. 19:30 – 24:00
Accommodation in Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport for your return trip back
home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the
future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Booking.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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