Day 1
01Istanbul Historical City Tour
Visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Grand Covered Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace Museum with an English-speaking guide. Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM.
Istanbul city tour · overview
About 3 Days Istanbul Diamond Tour Package
The supplied program combines the old city, Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks, a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, Istanbul’s Asian side, and a day on the largest Princes’ Island.
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome
Bosphorus boat cruise and Asia continent tour
Beylerbeyi Palace and Çamlıca Hill
Princes’ Island retreat with optional electric car ride
Istanbul city tour · itinerary
Full itinerary · 3 Days Istanbul Diamond Tour Package
The itinerary below follows the supplied source program, adapted to the TAF Travel format.
Day 2
02Bosphorus and Asia Continent Tour
See the old Byzantine city walls and Spice Bazaar, take a Bosphorus sightseeing boat cruise, cross the Bosphorus Bridge, and visit Beylerbeyi Palace and Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side.
Day 3
03Princes’ Island Tour
Take the ferry to the largest Princes’ Island for fresh air, scenic routes, shopping, and free time. An electric car ride is optional before returning to Istanbul and your hotel.
Istanbul city tour · tour inclusions
What is included · 3 Days Istanbul Diamond Tour Package
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from central hotels
- Three-day Istanbul group tours
- English guiding service during the tours
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Lunches on the day tours
- Air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking, road tolls, local taxes and service charges
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Optional tours and sights in Istanbul
- Electric car on the island
- Optional airport transfers in Istanbul
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
Cultural and city itineraries use comfortable walking equipment rather than high-altitude mountaineering gear. The exact day may include stairs, uneven historical ground, boats or optional activities. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Comfortable walking shoes for city, museum and site visits
- Clothing suitable for religious sites and local cultural visits
Recommended or optional
- Compact rain layer or umbrella for valley and city days
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Light layer and sun protection for a boat day on Lake Van or the Bosphorus
- Phone charger and a power bank for remote days
- Camera or phone protection for dust, rain and cold
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- Local guide and transfers described in the selected cultural itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities only where listed in the selected program
- Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed cultural itinerary
Rent or confirm with the team
- Walking distance, uneven surfaces, stairs and accessibility needs for the selected cultural itinerary
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
Dates on request
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3 Days Istanbul Diamond Tour Package
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