3-Night Istanbul Stopover Package
A private, customizable 4-day Istanbul city break with hotel, transfers and guided sightseeing
Turn a short stay in Istanbul into a smooth and memorable city experience with your hotel, airport transfers and essential sightseeing coordinated in advance.
This 3-night Istanbul stopover package is designed for travellers who want to explore the city’s historic highlights without spending time arranging each part of the stay independently.
Visit Istanbul’s Old City with a professional licensed guide, with possible stops including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. You can also add a Bosphorus cruise, Galata, Istiklal Street, local food experiences, a Turkish bath or additional private touring.
The itinerary can be customized around your flight times, preferred hotel category, pace and interests. It also works well as a pre-tour or post-tour extension before Cappadocia, Ephesus, Greece or a longer Turkey journey.
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Start: Istanbul, Turkey
End: Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Style: City Break / Private or Small Group
Physical Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy–Moderate)
Group Size: Private or Small Group on Request
Daily Breakfast Included
Hotels & Transfers Included
Guided Tours Included
from CAD $599 +taxes
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What’s included
Accommodation
• 3 nights in a centrally located Istanbul hotel • Daily breakfast • Hotel category selected according to your confirmed package
Meals
• Daily breakfast at the hotel
• Lunches and dinners can be added or recommended based on your style
Transport
• Private arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport
• Private departure transfer to the appropriate Istanbul airport
• Transportation required for the confirmed private sightseeing program
• Coordination based on your international flight schedule
Optional Experiences
• Private Bosphorus cruise
• Bosphorus dinner cruise
• Topkapi Palace and Harem visit
• Basilica Cistern
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Galata Tower and Istiklal Street
• Asian-side Istanbul sightseeing
• Turkish food tour
• Traditional Turkish bath experience
• Whirling dervish performance
• Private photography experience
• Additional private guided touring
• Hotel-category upgrade
• Extra nights in Istanbul
• Extensions to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale or Greece
Guided Touring
• Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a professional licensed local guide
• Visits to selected historic landmarks listed in the confirmed itinerary
• Assistance coordinating attraction tickets and operating schedules
• Personal trip support before and during your Istanbul stay
Trip Planning Support
• Airport-to-airport coordination
• Hotel and transfer planning
• Optional activity suggestions
• Support before and during your Istanbul stay
What’s Not Included
• International or domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Lunches, dinners and beverages unless specifically listed
• Entrance fees not identified as included in the confirmed quotation
• Personal purchases and expenses
• Gratuities for guides and drivers
• Passport, visa or entry-document costs where applicable
• Early hotel check-in or late check-out unless confirmed
• Optional tours, activities and hotel upgrades
• Any hotel or local charges stated as payable directly at the destination
Why you’ll love this trip
• Enjoy a coordinated Istanbul stay without arranging each service separately
• Stay in a centrally located hotel for three nights
• Receive private airport transfers based on your flight schedule
• Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a professional licensed local guide
• Combine essential sightseeing with independent free time
• Customize the experience around your pace and interests
• Add a Bosphorus cruise, food tour, Turkish bath or additional private touring
• Use the stopover as an extension before Cappadocia, Ephesus, Greece or a longer Turkey journey
Itinerary
Your Journey at a Glance:
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport and meet your private transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surrounding neighbourhood, enjoy dinner nearby or rest after your flight. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 — PRIVATE ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR After breakfast, meet your professional licensed local guide for private sightseeing in Istanbul’s historic centre. The confirmed route may include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. The exact combination of sites will depend on operating days, ticket availability, seasonal hours and your preferred pace. Return to the hotel or remain in the Old City for independent exploration. Overnight in Istanbul. Breakfast included.
DAY 3 — FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL ISTANBUL EXPERIENCE Enjoy a free day to explore Istanbul independently or add an optional private experience. Possible options include a Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata and Istiklal Street, the Asian side of Istanbul, a Turkish food tour, a traditional Turkish bath or additional private guided sightseeing. Your selected experience will be confirmed separately and may involve an additional cost. Overnight in Istanbul. Breakfast included.
DAY 4 — PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER After breakfast and hotel check-out, meet your private transfer to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The pickup time will be arranged according to your confirmed flight schedule and the airport from which you are departing. Breakfast included, depending on the hotel departure time.
ITINERARY NOTE
The order and timing of sightseeing may be adjusted around your international flight schedule, attraction operating hours, traffic, weather and temporary closures.
Travellers arriving early or departing late may request additional touring, early check-in, late check-out or luggage-storage arrangements. These services are subject to availability and may involve an additional cost.
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• Single Supplement: + $300 CAD
• Children’s Pricing:
Child rates vary depending on age and room configuration.
Please contact us for child pricing, family-room options, or triple-share availability.
All listed tours and transfers are included
• Boutique hotel upgrades available upon request
• International flights are not included
• This tour operates as a small group cultural journey
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 3-night Istanbul stopover package?
The package generally includes three nights in a centrally located Istanbul hotel, daily breakfast, private arrival and departure airport transfers, and a private Old City tour with a professional licensed local guide. Your personalized quotation will confirm the exact hotel, transportation, sightseeing and entrance fees included.
Can the Istanbul stopover package be customized?
Yes. The hotel category, sightseeing schedule, pace and optional experiences can be adjusted around your interests and flight times. You may also add extra nights or continue to another destination in Turkey or Greece.
Is this a private package?
Private airport transfers are included. The Old City tour can also be arranged privately. Your quotation will clearly identify every private, shared and optional service included in the final package.
How much does the Istanbul stopover package cost?
The displayed price is a starting rate and may change according to your travel dates, number of guests, hotel category, room arrangement and selected experiences. We will provide a personalized quotation before booking.
Which airport transfers are included?
Private arrival and departure transfers can be arranged from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The correct airport and pickup time will be confirmed using your flight information.
Does the package include international flights?
No. International and domestic flights are not included unless they are specifically listed in your personalized quotation.
Which attractions are visited during the Old City tour?
The possible route may include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. The final selection depends on operating days, ticket availability, seasonal hours and your preferred pace.
Are attraction entrance fees included?
Only entrance fees specifically listed in your confirmed quotation are included. Some attractions are free to enter, while others require advance tickets or separate admission.
Are meals included?
Daily hotel breakfast is generally included. Lunches, dinners and beverages are not included unless specifically stated in your confirmed package.
Can we add a Bosphorus cruise?
Yes. You may add a private Bosphorus cruise, sightseeing cruise or dinner cruise, subject to availability, weather and additional cost.
Is the package suitable for families and seniors?
Yes. The itinerary can be adjusted for couples, families, seniors and friends travelling together. Istanbul’s historic areas involve walking, uneven surfaces and some steps, so please tell us about mobility needs or child-seat requirements before booking.
Can we stay longer than three nights?
Yes. Additional Istanbul nights can be added. You may also extend your journey to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya or Greece.
What happens if our flight arrives late?
Your private transfer will be coordinated according to your confirmed flight information. Significant airline delays or flight changes should be reported as soon as possible so the transfer arrangements can be reviewed.
Can we arrange early hotel check-in or late check-out?
Early check-in and late check-out can be requested but depend on hotel availability and may involve an additional charge. Luggage storage may be available when the room is not ready.
What is the best time for an Istanbul stopover?
Istanbul can be visited throughout the year. April through June and September through October generally offer comfortable sightseeing weather, while winter is quieter and may provide better seasonal hotel value.
Do travellers need a visa for Turkey?
Entry requirements depend on each traveller’s nationality and may change. Travellers are responsible for checking current passport, visa and entry requirements through the appropriate official government sources before departure.
How do we receive a personalized quotation?
Send us your travel dates, flight details, number of travellers, preferred hotel category and requested experiences. We will prepare a quotation showing the hotel, transfers, sightseeing, entrance fees and optional services.
Essential Travel Insights
Customize Your Istanbul Stopover
Your three-night stay can be adjusted around your flight schedule, hotel preference, sightseeing interests and preferred pace.
Choose from different hotel categories, add more private touring or include experiences such as a Bosphorus cruise, Turkish food tour, traditional bath, photography session or Asian-side sightseeing.
You may also extend the journey to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya or Greece.
After receiving your travel details, we will prepare a personalized quotation showing your hotel, transfers, guided sightseeing, included tickets and optional experiences.
Extend Your Journey
Enhance your trip with optional extensions:
• Cappadocia extension (cave hotels, balloon experience, guided tours)
• Classical Greece (Athens, Delphi, Meteora)
• Mykonos island stay
• Santorini island extension
• Additional nights in Istanbul or coastal Turkey
Our team can seamlessly combine these destinations into one smooth, well-organized itinerary tailored to your travel style.










