Day 01: ARRIVAL, ISTANBUL

• Arrive in Istanbul, private transfer from airport to hotel

• Meet our representative holding a placard with your name (do not arrange alternate transport to remain eligible for service)

• Check-in at your 5-star hotel, Sheraton Istanbul City Center (or similar)

• Rest of the day free for leisure

• Overnight stay in Istanbul

• Meals: Breakfast not included

Day 02: ISTANBUL, OLD CITY TREASURES

• Begin a full-day private tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City

• Visit Topkapi Palace, the opulent home of Ottoman sultans

• Explore the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square

• Admire Hagia Sophia from the exterior

• Optional: Interior visit to Hagia Sophia

• Guided walk through the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest covered markets

• Lunches and dinners unless specified are at own expense

• Return transfer to hotel

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel

• Optional: Hagia Sophia interior visit 

Day 03: ISTANBUL, PRINCES’ ISLAND EXCURSION

• Private transfer to ferry pier and ride to Büyükada

• Electric vehicle tour around the island’s historic mansions and pine forests

• Lunch at a seaside restaurant (at own expense)

• Return ferry to Istanbul

• Photo stop at Galata Tower (exterior only)

• Guided walk along Istiklal Street and Taksim Square

• Return transfer to hotel

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 04: ISTANBUL, BOSPHORUS & PALACE TOUR

• Start your private full-day tour

• Visit Dolmabahçe Palace, renowned for its grandeur and decor

• Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, passing key landmarks between Europe and Asia

• Lunch at a local restaurant (not included)

• Ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill, known for panoramic views over the Golden Horn

• Return transfer to hotel

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 05: DEPARTURE, ISTANBUL

• Check-out from Sheraton Istanbul City Center (or similar) in the morning

• Private transfer to the airport for your departure

• Please wait in the hotel lobby at the confirmed pick-up time with luggage ready

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel